Head of Engineering – Digital Product Studio (London / Hybrid)
💻 £130,000–£150,000 + Profit Share | Employee-Owned | AI, Mobile, Web, Cloud | Start Jan 2026
We’re working with a global digital product studio known for creating beautifully crafted, high-impact digital products and experiences.
They partner with some of the world’s most innovative brands-combining design, technology, and strategy to deliver solutions that make a difference.
As they expand into larger-scale, AI-powered and data-rich projects, they’re looking for a Head of Engineering to lead and grow their multidisciplinary engineering team.
The Opportunity
This is a key leadership role at the intersection of technology, people, and product delivery- ideal for someone who wants to combine hands-on architectural expertise and people leadership, delivery with strategic influence across a creative, purpose-driven business.
You’ll lead a diverse engineering group spanning the UK and EU, helping scale the team from ~35 to 50+ people. You’ll shape technology strategy, nurture a high-performing culture, and play a pivotal role in delivering some of the most exciting digital and AI-driven products in the market.
What You’ll Do
* Lead and inspire a cross-disciplinary engineering team- driving standards, performance, and wellbeing.
* Set the technical direction across mobile, web, and backend systems- ensuring architecture, scalability, and security.
* Partner with senior leaders on client engagements, helping win, scope, and deliver large-scale (6–12 month) digital transformation projects.
* Introduce new engineering patterns, processes, and tools across AI, cloud, and microservices architecture.
* Maintain strong collaboration across design, product, and delivery teams, ensuring projects run smoothly and clients are delighted.
* Act as a player-coach- mentoring others while staying close enough to the tech to make informed, impactful decisions.
What You’ll Bring
* Proven experience as a Head of Engineering / Engineering Director / Principal Engineer/Architect within a digital agency, consultancy, or product studio.
* Strong background in architecting modern systems across web and mobile technologies.
* Hands-on exposure to stacks such as TypeScript, Python, Golang, Angular, Native Mobile, and modern databases.
* Understanding of AI and generative technology (e.g., LangChain, LLMs, ML-based product features) or curiosity to learn.
* Excellent people leadership and coaching skills – empathetic, balanced, and able to foster a collaborative, inclusive culture.
* Experience working across multiple client projects, balancing innovation, technical quality, and delivery timelines.
* A systems thinker with strong communication, commercial awareness, and the ability to make tech make sense.
Why Join
* Join a design-led, employee-owned studio where creativity, collaboration, and purpose drive everything.
* Shape the engineering function during a pivotal growth phase- with major investment and expanding global reach.
* Work across cutting-edge digital and AI-powered projects that make a tangible impact.
* Enjoy a genuinely flexible hybrid model (2–3 days in Shoreditch) and travel opportunities to teams in Europe and the US.
* Excellent culture- supportive, low-ego, really innovative ad fast paced.
The Package
* £130,000–£150,000 base salary (dependent on experience)
* Profit share % based on salary and company performance
* Long-term incentives and performance-based rewards
* Comprehensive benefits including health, wellness, and development support
* Flexible working + the opportunity to travel to clients and studios across EU and the US.
Sound like you?
If you’re excited by the idea of leading an exceptional engineering team, building cutting-edge products, and being part of a mission-driven global studio- we’d love to hear from you.
📩 Apply now or reach out for a confidential chat to learn more.