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Handoff · 7 months ago

Head of Engineering

Handoff is a new mobile & web app for the $500 billion market of remodeling contractors in the US. As the Head of Engineering, you will lead an international engineering team to develop an AI-driven platform, focusing on practical software features and tools that enhance estimating and project management.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)ConstructionGenerative AIHome RenovationPropTech

Responsibilities

Manage engineers and guide them in the development of technical solutions aligned with business goals
Steer the application of AI to solve real-world problems, ensuring a focus on delivering tangible and valuable outcomes
Lead and mentor distributed, international engineering teams, including those in LATAM, Europe, and India
Offer hands-on technical leadership and support to the engineering team, stepping in to address technical challenges as needed
Ensure engineering consistently improves the customer experience

Qualification

AI ImplementationNode.jsAWS Cloud ServicesManaging Distributed TeamsTechnical LeadershipTypeScriptExpoMachine LearningData Pipeline OptimizationStartup ExperienceProduct-Led CompaniesHands-on Technical Capability

Required

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or a related field
Proven leadership experience in managing distributed, international engineering teams, including experience with teams in regions such as LATAM, Europe, and India
Strong familiarity and practical experience with Node.js, Expo, TypeScript, and AWS cloud services
Direct experience managing engineers working with AI and machine learning is essential
A strong passion for practical AI applications and their real-world impact
Demonstrated experience in handling and optimizing complex data pipelines
Proven ability to effectively manage and scale engineering teams of 40 or more engineers
Hands-on technical capability and willingness to contribute technically when necessary

Preferred

Experience working at product-led companies is considered a plus
Background working at startups (Series A to C funding stages); founder experience is considered a significant plus

Benefits

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 - Choose your laptop!
Team Offsites Around the World

Company

Handoff

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Handoff AI provides contractors with instant construction estimates and automates business operations using AI. It is a sub-organization of 1build.

Funding

Current Stage
Early Stage
Total Funding
$5.8M
2025-06-03Series Unknown· $5.8M
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