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Base pay range

$270,000.00/yr - $320,000.00/yr

Recruitment Consultant - Data & Software Engineering @ Harnham (NYC)

Founding Head of Engineering

We're working with a fast‑growing consumer health startup building AI‑driven tools to help people optimize performance and longevity. The product is live, loved, and scaling fast. This is a key moment to join as they build out a high‑caliber engineering org beyond the founding team.

As the Founding Head of Engineering, you'll scale systems, ship fast, and build a team that moves with precision and speed. You'll work closely with founders, product, and design to drive execution, make key architecture decisions, and lead a team of top‑tier engineers. You'll stay hands‑on, unblock work, and help shape a high‑velocity engineering culture.

Requirements

• Experience building and scaling consumer‑facing products
• Strong technical depth; comfortable diving into code and architecture
• Proven leadership at a high‑growth startup (0→1 or 1→100)
• Sharp product instincts and a bias for speed
• Based in San Francisco or open to relocating; thrives in‑person

The Benefits

$270,000–$320,000 base salary + equity. Health, dental, and vision are included.

How to Apply

Please send your resume to Virginia via the Apply link on this page.

Key Words

Engineering Leader, Consumer Tech, Health Tech, Python, React, Architecture, Velocity, Product Engineering, Startup, San Francisco, Start Up