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Head of Engineering

DexLondon
Hybrid Full-time

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Experience Level

Manager

Qualifications

- Proven experience in a leadership role within engineering, preferably in a startup environment.- Strong technical background with proficiency in backend development and infrastructure management.- Ability to inspire and mentor engineering teams.- Excellent communication and collaboration skills.- Passion for technology and a commitment to stay updated with industry trends.

About the job

Our Mission

Dex exists to connect talented people with opportunities where they can thrive. Work and productivity shape much of human experience, and even with advances in AI, there will always be a need for human creativity and passion. Dex is building a platform to help individuals discover their strengths and connect with roles where they can excel. The goal: more people in fulfilling work, leading to a happier and more productive world. We’re starting by matching driven software engineers with companies that truly value their skills.

About Dex

Dex is backed by a16z Speedrun, Concept Ventures, and investors from OpenAI, Wise, ElevenLabs, Meta, and others. The team is made up of 12 ambitious, direct, and kind people based in Borough, London. In-person collaboration is important to us, so we meet around three times a week, but we also respect individual schedules and keep things flexible for adults with lives outside work.

About the Role

Dex is looking for a Head of Engineering who enjoys building great products and strong teams. This is a hands-on leadership role. The current engineering group has three skilled team members and is set to double soon. The Head of Engineering will help grow the team, work directly on product development, and shape technical direction.

This position works closely with the founder and is a key part of the leadership team, responsible for the technology roadmap and making decisions about how resources are used.

Key Responsibilities

  • Set the technical vision: make architectural choices, improve system design, and keep the codebase clean and maintainable as the company grows.
  • Raise engineering standards: establish code review guidelines, incident response practices, and quality expectations to support team excellence.
  • Build effective processes: introduce planning, delivery, and review habits that improve performance without adding unnecessary bureaucracy.
  • Stay hands-on: contribute to backend systems, infrastructure, and product features. Lead by example through active participation, not just management.

Location

This role is based in London, with a mix of in-person and flexible work.

About Dex

Dex is an innovative company dedicated to revolutionizing the way talent connects with opportunities. With prominent backing from top-tier investors, we are on a mission to create a fulfilling work environment for individuals and companies alike.

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