Head of Engineering

Overview

Protingent Staffing has an exciting direct hire Head of Engineering position with our client that is fully remote.

We are looking for a Head of Engineering who can drive engineering execution, structure engineering work streams, and help build a high-performing engineering team. This role focuses on turning product and technical direction into reliable delivery, and ensures the team ships effectively and consistently. A strong technical foundation in system architecture is a must.

• Help structure engineering work streams and ensure projects move forward efficiently
• Identify risks, unblock engineers, and maintain steady development velocity
• Ensure high engineering standards while keeping teams focused on shipping
• Translate product direction and technical strategy into clear engineering execution
• Contribute to key architecture discussions and technical decisions
• Support engineers in evaluating system design choices and implementation trade-offs
• Ensure systems are implemented in a scalable and maintainable way
• Build and scale a strong engineering team across China, US and Europe
• Recruit high-quality engineers and help maintain a strong hiring bar
• Establish structured hiring processes and interview standards
• Work closely with product, research, and leadership teams
• Ensure alignment across different engineering efforts and locations
• Help resolve technical and organizational bottlenecks

• Strong technical background in software engineering and system architecture
• Experience managing or leading engineering teams
• Ability to structure engineering work and maintain development velocity
• Strong judgment in technical decision-making
• Comfortable operating in early-stage environments
• Clear communication and ability to work across teams

• Job Type: Direct Hire
• Pay Range:
  Market Rate
• Location:
  
  Fully Remote