Head of Software Engineering

Synthesia
Charing Cross, United Kingdom
2 days ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Working hours
Regular working hours
Languages
English
Experience level
Senior

Job location

Charing Cross, United Kingdom

Tech stack

Artificial Intelligence
Software as a Service
Software Engineering
Large Language Models

Job description

between speed, experimentation, and long-term scalability. Partner closely with product and data to prioritize high-impact work and maximize business outcomes.Understand engineering leveling and scale the team by identifying and filling skill gaps, particularly in areas like experimentation, performance, and conversion optimisation. Collaborate with recruiting to attract and retain top talent aligned with Growth's fast-paced, outcome-driven environment.Monitor team performance proactively, ensuring strong execution and continuous improvement. Support engineers in delivering measurable impact and developing their careers through ownership of key growth metrics.Navigate difficult conversations with clarity and empathy, especially when balancing business urgency with technical quality. Foster a collaborative, high-velocity team culture aligned with company goals.Team you would be leading - Growth The Growth team is dedicated to driving high NDR and sustainable revenue growth through, A leading data and AI solutions provider based in Greater London is searching for a VP, Partner Engineering. This pivotal role involves leading technical strategy, managing Partner Solution Architects, and ensuring architectural excellence across partner solutions. You'll..., A carbon finance startup in Greater London is seeking a General Counsel to build the legal infrastructure supporting carbon removal initiatives. The role involves standardising legal agreements, managing high-value contracts, and navigating complex financial regulations....

Requirements

self-service and freemium offerings, improving user experience, and optimising conversion pathways while aligning with enterprise goals.This team operates at the intersection of product, engineering, and data, shipping experiments rapidly and iterating based on measurable outcomes. You'll work on core surfaces that directly impact user journeys and business performance.What we're looking for:Proven experience leading engineering teams delivering high-impact, user-facing projects, ideally 2+ yearsStrong ability to operate in fast-paced, experiment-driven environments with clear business metricsExperience scaling teams and aligning them to product and revenue goalsProven ability to track performance and help team members improve output and impactExcellent communication skills, especially in cross-functional environments (product, data, design)Relevant engineering background building scalable SaaS productsExperience with growth, experimentation, or conversion optimisation is a strong plusWhy, A consulting firm is seeking an Engineering Manager to lead their engineering team in the United Kingdom. The role involves strategizing, managing projects, and overseeing team performance. The ideal candidate should hold a Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related...

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About the company

Synthesia is the world's leading AI video platform for business, used by over 90% of the Fortune 100. Founded in 2017, the company is headquartered in London, with offices and teams across Europe and the US.As AI continues to shape the way we live and work, Synthesia develops products to enhance visual communication and enterprise skill development, helping people work better and stay at the center of successful organizations.Following our recent Series E funding round, where we raised $200 million, our valuation stands at $4 billion. Our total funding exceeds $530 million from premier investors including Accel, NVentures (Nvidia's VC arm), Kleiner Perkins, GV, and Evantic Capital, alongside the founders and operators of Stripe, Datadog, Miro, and Webflow.About the role Lead the delivery of complex engineering projects focused on driving user acquisition, activation, and revenue growth. Break down initiatives into manageable stages with predictable timelines, making clear trade-offs, join us? We're living the golden age of AI. The next decade will yield the next iconic companies, and we dare to say we have what it takes to become one. Here's why,Our culture At Synthesia we're passionate about building, not talking, planning or politicising. We strive to hire the smartest, kindest and most unrelenting people and let them do their best work without distractions. Our work principles serve as our charter for how we make decisions, give feedback and structure our work to empower everyone to go as fast as possible. You can find out more about these principles here.Serving 50,000+ customers (and 80% of the Fortune 500) We're trusted by leading brands such as Heineken, Zoom, Xerox, McDonald's and more. Read stories from happy customers and what 1,200+ people say on G2.Proprietary AI technology Since 2017, we've been pioneering advancements in Generative AI. Our AI technology is built in-house, by a team of world-class AI researchers and engineers. Learn more about our AI Research Lab and the team behind.AI Safety, Ethics and Security AI safety, ethics, and security are fundamental to our mission. While the full scope of Artificial Intelligence's impact on our society is still unfolding, our position is clear:People first. Always.Learn more about our commitments to AI Ethics, Safety & Security.The hiring process:30-40min call with a Technical Recruiter45min call with an Engineering ManagerTake-home assignment (no coding required) - writing an RFC, solution proposal60min task debrief and technical discussion45min call with leadershipThe process does not need to take long - we can be done in seven working days.#J-18808-Ljbffr Similar jobs, A leading technology company in the United Kingdom is seeking a Software Engineering Manager to lead teams in Core Ads Growth. In this role, you will guide experienced engineers in enhancing user ad experiences and impact millions. Responsibilities include mentoring..., A leading UK tech company in London is seeking a Head of Software Engineering to lead platform evolution and product engineering. This senior leadership role will require shaping technical strategy and improving engineering throughput while managing architecture..., Job Description Althevity is a premium longevity supplement brand owned by CECOS Group on a mission to help people live longer, healthier lives. We're growing fast and we're looking for a driven, commercially-minded marketer to own our direct sales channels - website,..., Job Description About Us Nativex is a leading digital marketing platform committed to helping brands and apps achieve cross-regional growth. With a focus on media buying, influencer marketing, and creative customization, we provide innovative solutions to expand our...

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