Head of Software Engineer: Hands on technical leadership & reporting to CTO
We are looking for a seasoned Software Engineering professional who is keen to play a critical role. This is an opportunity to join at a pivotal point in the company’s journey and help deliver cutting-edge security-focused technology directly to customers.
Backed by world-class investors with portfolios including companies such as Anthropic, Figma and Revolut, this team is building for long-term impact with an engineering culture influenced by leaders from Palantir Technologies, Microsoft and BAE Systems.
What We're Looking For
* A strong academic background from a leading university, with a degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related discipline.
* Excellent software engineering fundamentals and strong programming experience in C++, Java, Rust, or Python.
* Modern frontend development skills using TypeScript and/or JavaScript.
* A confident communicator who enjoys working directly with customers and can clearly articulate complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.
* Enthusiasm for travelling to client sites and collaborating closely with customers in a variety of environments.
* A highly credible engineer with a passion for writing clean, scalable, and high-quality code.
* Proven leadership experience, with a track record of managing Software Engineers and AI/ML Engineers while effectively engaging with both internal and external stakeholders.
* A proactive, ambitious mindset and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.
What's On Offer
* Highly competitive compensation, with salaries available up to £200,000 per annum.
* A meaningful equity package, providing significant long-term upside.
* The opportunity to work alongside some of the industry's most talented engineers, combining exceptional academic credentials with deep commercial expertise.
* Exposure to complex technical challenges and mission-critical customer deployments.
* A collaborative, engineering-led culture that values ownership, innovation, and continuous learning.
* The chance to make a genuine impact from day one as part of a rapidly scaling business.