Head of Engineering - Remote

Overview

The Head of Engineering will lead and grow a team of engineers at Odin, a fast-growing fintech company. This role focuses on fostering a high-performing culture, ensuring technical excellence, and aligning engineering priorities with company goals.

In Short

• Lead a team of ~7 engineers, promoting accountability and ownership.
• Build psychological safety and trust within the team.
• Deliver actionable feedback and conduct evidence-based reviews.
• Collaborate with Product to ensure high-quality releases.
• Continuously improve processes for QA and incident response.
• Hire exceptional engineers and coach others in effective assessment.
• Guide architectural decisions and maintain technical credibility.
• Communicate engineering priorities clearly across teams.
• Promote the effective use of AI tools for productivity.
• Drive continuous improvement using data and reflection.

Requirements

• Proven track record in engineering management.
• Strong relationship-building skills with founders and management.
• Exceptional hiring skills with a focus on team performance.
• Experience in fostering a strong feedback culture.
• Ability to build a culture of speed and urgency in a startup.
• Intentional and proactive communication skills.

Benefits

• Remote-friendly work environment with flexibility.
• Private health insurance and wellness support.
• Generous parental leave policies.
• Home office setup budget.
• Pension contributions and salary sacrifice options.
• 25 days of annual leave plus wellness days.
• Birthday leave for an extra day off.