VP Engineering
About H:
H exists to push the boundaries of superintelligence with agentic AI. By automating complex, multi-step tasks typically performed by humans, AI agents will help unlock full human potential.
H is hiring the world’s best AI talent, seeking those who are dedicated as much to building safely and responsibly as to advancing disruptive agentic capabilities. We promote a mindset of openness, learning, and collaboration, where everyone has something to contribute.
Context
H Company is building a new class of agentic AI systems—autonomous software capable of executing complex workflows across tools and environments.
Following a landmark European seed round and early enterprise traction, the company is entering a pivotal phase: scaling from breakthrough technology and early deployments to a robust, global AI platform business.
To support this transition, H Company is hiring a VP Engineering to join the executive leadership team and co-drive the company’s evolution from startup to category-defining scale-up.
Mission:
The VP Engineering will be responsible for:
Defining and executing a scalable, defensible technology strategy
Building a world-class engineering organization and platform
Partnering with the CEO on product direction, investor communication, and long-term vision
Ensuring H Company successfully bridges frontier AI research and enterprise-grade deployment
This role is central to converting early technical advantage into sustained product leadership and commercial scale.
Core Responsibilities
1. Platform & Technology Strategy
Architect and scale H’s AI platform (agents, orchestration, model integration, infra)
Make critical build vs. buy decisions across the stack
Ensure performance, reliability, and cost efficiency at scale
Establish durable technical moats in a rapidly evolving AI landscape
2. From Innovation to Productization
Translate cutting-edge AI capabilities into repeatable, enterprise-ready products
Standardize systems that are currently bespoke or forward-deployed
Balance speed of iteration with platform robustness and maintainability
3. Organizational Scale
Build and lead a high-caliber engineering organization
Scale from a startup structure to multi-layered, high-output teams
Implement processes that enable speed without sacrificing quality
4. Executive & Investor Interface
Act as a key counterpart to the CEO in board and investor discussions
Clearly articulate H Company’s technology and product roadmap
Provide credibility and depth in technical due diligence and fundraising contexts
5. Cross-Functional Leadership
Operate at the intersection of Research, Product, and Go-to-Market
Align engineering execution with customer outcomes and revenue growth
Help define the company’s long-term product and platform positioning
Profile
Leadership & Scale
Experience as CTO / VP Engineering (or equivalent) in a high-growth, venture-backed environment
Proven ability to scale teams and systems through rapid growth phases
Technical Credibility
Deep expertise in distributed systems, AI/ML infrastructure, or developer platforms
Ability to engage with frontier research while driving production excellence
Strategic Orientation
Strong product intuition and ability to shape platform strategy
Comfortable operating in ambiguity and fast-moving technical landscapes
Investor Readiness
Experience engaging with investors, boards, and senior stakeholders
Ability to communicate complex technical topics with clarity and authority
Opportunity
This is a rare opportunity to:
Shape the technical foundation of a potential category leader in agentic AI
Partner directly with the CEO on company-building and strategic decisions
Play a defining role in scaling a European AI company to global relevance
Location:
Paris or London.
Please expect some travel between offices on a reasonable cadence (e.g., every 4-6 weeks).
What We Offer:
Join the exciting journey of shaping the future of AI, and be part of the early days of one of the hottest AI startups.
Collaborate with a fun, dynamic, and multicultural team, working alongside world-class AI talent in a highly collaborative environment.
If you want to change the status quo in AI, join us.
