Head of Engineering, TILT

• Strong experience developing and deploying highly scalable applications and APIs in production environments
• Strong knowledge of modern frontend frameworks, particularly VueJS
• Extensive experience with the NodeJS ecosystem and its associated technologies
• Proven expertise with AWS services and IaC
• Strong foundation in database design and management, particularly with relational databases
• You're an ambitious problem-solver who thrives in fast-paced environments
• You communicate technical concepts clearly and work effectively in autonomous teams
• You approach challenges with curiosity and determination, eager to shape the future of AI-driven commerce
• 7+ years of engineering experience, with 2–3+ years in a senior leadership role at a high-growth startup (Series B+) or tech company
• Strong experience designing and deploying scalable applications and APIs in production environments
• Deep knowledge of NodeJS, frontend frameworks and mobile platforms
• Strong foundation in relational databases and schema design
• Expertise with AWS services and Infrastructure-as-Code (CDK or similar)
• Proven success leading engineering teams through scale, ambiguity, and rapid product iteration
• Clear, empathetic communicator who thrives in collaborative, fast-paced environments
• Curiosity, ambition, and a drive to build one of the world’s most impactful commerce platforms

Desirable

• As Head of Engineering, you’ll lead the technical evolution of Tilt’s core platform and infrastructure
• Reporting directly to the CEO, you’ll be responsible for defining our engineering strategy, leading re-platforming initiatives, and preparing the organisation for the next generation of video and AI-powered innovation
• You’ll shape a modern engineering culture rooted in velocity, quality, and autonomy—one that empowers teams to build delightful, performant experiences at scale
• This is a high-impact, executive-level role that offers the opportunity to directly influence Tilt’s future, both technically and culturally
• Define Engineering Strategy: Translate Tilt’s business goals into a robust, scalable technology roadmap that supports rapid product innovation
• Scale High-Performing Teams: Build, mentor, and retain diverse engineering teams across multiple locations, ensuring alignment, productivity, and career growth
• Instil Technical Excellence: Drive standards for quality, performance, and secure development across the stack
• Foster Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner closely with Product, Design, and Operations to align roadmaps and deliver high-impact features
• Accelerate AI Adoption: Help shape and implement AI-assisted development workflows and product capabilities
• Operational Leadership: Set and track KPIs for velocity, uptime, code quality, and team health; continually optimise engineering workflows and tooling
• Be a Strategic Partner: Represent Engineering in company-wide decisions, external engagements, and investor conversations
• Our Stack:
• Frontend: VueJS, TypeScript
• Backend: NodeJS
• Mobile: Native iOS (Swift, SwiftUI, UIKit), Native Android (Kotlin, Jetpack Compose), with a shared KMP layer
• Other: AWS, Vite, Webpack, GraphQL, Cypress, and more