pika - Head of Engineer, Product
Requirements
• 10+ years of progressive engineering experience, with significant time spent managing and scaling product engineering teams • Strong record of technical leadership in developing and launching complex, high-impact, user-facing products (web/mobile) • Proven experience in building and scaling distributed systems, APIs, and cloud infrastructure (AWS/GCP, Kubernetes, etc.) • Mastery of system and software architecture for high-traffic, media-rich, or AI-powered applications • Emotional intelligence and mentorship skills, with a track record of developing engineering leaders and high-performing teams • Deep experience collaborating with executive leadership to shape organizational vision and drive business outcomes • Outstanding communication and organizational abilities, thriving in a collaborative, dynamic environment • Experience with generative AI, creative tools, or large-scale collaboration platforms • Background in high-growth startups or high-ambiguity environments • Open source, hackathon, or competitive coding experience • Python, Go, Node.js, Postgres, Redis, Docker, Kubernetes, AWS/GCP
Responsibilities
• Set and communicate the technical vision and strategy for product engineering across all Pika platforms and user-facing features • Lead, mentor, and scale multiple engineering teams, fostering a culture of technical excellence, ownership, and innovation • Architect and oversee the delivery of scalable, high-performing systems, ensuring best practices in system reliability, security, and efficiency • Partner deeply with product, design, and ML teams to define technical solutions aligned with business and user needs • Guide technical decision-making at both strategic and architectural levels, including technology selection and process improvement • Champion standards for software quality, rapid iteration, and best-in-class product experience • Own the technical roadmap, including resource planning and milestone delivery for major product launches and iterations • Represent engineering in executive discussions and drive cross-functional alignment
Benefits
• Competitive executive-level salary in the AI industry • Substantial equity in a fast-growing startup defining the future of AI and creativity • Comprehensive health benefits, monthly stipends, and company retreats • A collaborative leadership environment—we’re all building and launching together
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