Vice President of Engineering

Location: London (Hybrid – 2 days per week - Liverpool Street / Old Street) A fast-growing media technology company is looking for a VP of Engineering to lead and scale its engineering organisation during it's next phase of growth. The business builds AI-powered software used by major broadcasters and media organisations when speed, accuracy, and security are needed. Engineering foundations are already strong, with frequent production releases, reliable delivery metrics, and a culture focused on pragmatic execution and collaboration. This is a senior leadership operating as a core member of the senior leadership team, with real influence over company strategy, technical direction, and execution. You’ll lead an established engineering function, remain close to the work, and play a key role in scaling both systems and teams as the company grows. What you’ll do Lead and develop the engineering organisation, setting the bar for technical excellence Own technical strategy and ensure it aligns with business priorities Be accountable for engineering delivery, reliability, and pace Partner closely with Product and senior stakeholders across the business Guide system architecture as scale, complexity, and customer demands increase What we’re looking for A senior engineering leader with experience building and operating production SaaS platforms in media, content, or similarly time‑sensitive environments Hands‑on experience scaling systems that process large volumes of audio, video, or data, with strong reliability, performance, and security expectations Practical experience applying AI in customer‑facing products, with a focus on real production impact A proven track record of leading engineering teams in start‑up or scale‑up environments, including hiring and developing talent as the business grows A clear, grounded communicator who can make pragmatic trade‑offs and operate confidently in environments where priorities evolve quickly This is an opportunity to shape how a high‑performing engineering team scales while building dependable, secure AI‑driven products used in high‑stakes, real‑world scenarios. #J-18808-Ljbffr