Head of Engineering

Software Engineering

Leadership

Wellington

Permanent

Sam Forrest
Sam Forrest

Talent Manager

Posted

May 26, 2025

  • Lead a 40+ strong engineering team across Australia and New Zealand
  • Champion AI innovation and automation in engineering workflows
  • Remote-first workplace with asynchronous collaboration
About the Company:
Our client is a distributed product agency driven by the ambition to build world-class digital products and technology solutions. With a strong presence across Australia and New Zealand, the team values self-motivation, collaboration, and a culture of continuous learning and improvement.

About the Role:
As Head of Engineering, you’ll lead a growing team of 40+ engineers - including Engineering Managers and Staff Engineers - while collaborating with other business leaders. You'll be instrumental in sales, client engagement, and setting the gold standard for technical excellence across projects.

Skills & Experience:
  • Proven leadership in engineering or technical delivery roles
  • Experience guiding high-performing, distributed engineering teams
  • Deep knowledge of product engineering and agile methodologies
  • Strong client engagement skills with the ability to influence stakeholders
  • Passion for AI-driven tools and transforming development workflows
  • Skilled at building diverse, inclusive, and empowered engineering teams
  • Excellent communication with technical and non-technical audiences
Why Work Here?
  • Fully remote, asynchronous-first work environment
  • High-impact leadership role with real influence
  • Innovative, values-driven company culture
  • Strong commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion
  • Continuous learning and development support
  • Opportunity to shape the future of AI in engineering
  • Competitive salary and benefits
Ready to Make Your Mark?
If you’re an engineering leader who’s passionate about building exceptional teams and innovative products, we want to hear from you. Apply now or reach out to sam@talent.army for more details.

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