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Head of EngineeringHandoff AI • Austin, Texas, United States, 78617
Head of Engineering

Head of Engineering

Handoff AI • Austin, Texas, United States, 78617
3 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Head of Engineering

Why join us?

Handoff is the AI agent that runs a construction company. We help remodelers automate estimating, streamline operations, and win more work - backed by real-time cost data, intuitive design, and workflows that speak contractor. With over 10,000 monthly active users and $6B in annualized project volume already flowing through our platform, were becoming the trusted partner for the people who build our homes.

We are backed by $25M+ raised from Y Combinator, Sequoia, Initialized, and Greycroft. Our team is distributed across hubs in Austin, So Paulo, and Buenos Aires, and we are deeply focused on building intuitive, high-impact solutions that make a real difference for our users.

Head of Engineering at Handoff

The remodeling and construction industry is one of the last frontiers for digital transformation. Despite its $500B+ size, its still run with spreadsheets, phone calls, and outdated software. Handoff is changing that - turning hours of manual estimating and admin into seconds of automation.

As the Head of Engineering , youll lead a global team of engineers and help shape the AI-driven platform that runs an entire construction business. Youll partner closely with our Founder & CEO to turn vision into execution : building the systems, culture, and velocity needed to deliver world-class software at startup speed.

What you'll do

  • Own our technology roadmap : Work alongside the CEO & leadership team to define priorities, break ambitious ideas into iterative releases, and ensure rapid delivery without sacrificing quality.
  • Scale the team and culture : Build and mentor a high-performing engineering organization across our Austin and So Paulo hubs, growing from ~7 to 25+ engineers within 12 months.
  • Drive execution and reliability : Reduce product cycle times by 50%, strengthen CI / CD pipelines, and ensure uptime and stability as usage scales.
  • Embed AI and automation : Leverage AI / ML both internally (to boost developer productivity) and externally (to power smarter, faster contractor tools).
  • Balance innovation with discipline : Manage tech debt, budgets, and architectural decisions that keep us shipping fast without creating future drag.
  • Partner across teams : Collaborate with Product, Growth, and BizOps to enable experimentation, instrumentation, and data-driven decision-making.
  • Foster a high-ownership culture : Create an environment where engineers thrive - moving fast, learning constantly, and seeing the real-world impact of their work.

About You

  • 10+ years of engineering experience, with at least 5 years leading high-performing teams.
  • Experience scaling SaaS or PLG platforms (ideally from Series A-C) and managing 20-50 engineers.
  • Strong technical depth : you dont need to code daily, but you can lead design reviews, dive into architecture, and hire exceptional engineers.
  • Familiarity with our stack : TypeScript, Node.js, React Native, GraphQL, AWS / Azure, and Python (for data / AI).
  • Experience with AI / ML teams or tools : comfortable integrating AI into production products.
  • DevOps and systems design fluency : youve built or overseen distributed systems, CI / CD pipelines, and secure, scalable infrastructure.
  • Proven ability to lead distributed teams across geographies and time zones.
  • You care deeply about velocity, quality, and people - you build teams that deliver and enjoy the journey.
  • You thrive in fast-paced, startup environments where ambiguity is fuel, not friction.
  • What we offer

  • Competitive Salary + Equity
  • Unlimited Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • 401(k)
  • Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
  • Life & Disability Insurance
  • Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
  • Dependent Care FSA (DC FSA)
  • Relocation Allowance
  • Top-Notch Equipment
  • Team Offsites Around the World In 2024, we gathered in Poland, Mexico, and Florida - where to next?
  • Youll be joining a product-obsessed company solving real problems for real builders - not hypothetical users. Youll shape the foundation of a high-impact, AI-driven product in one of the worlds largest underserved industries, working with a world-class team of engineers, designers, and operators who care deeply about their craft. If you're up to the challenge, we'd love to hear from you!

    $250,000 - $275,000 a year

    Compensation details : 250000-275000 Yearly Salary

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