Head of Engineering

Head of Engineering

Why join us? Handoff is the AI agent that runs a construction company. We help remodelers automate estimating, streamline operations, and win more work - backed by real-time cost data, intuitive design, and workflows that speak contractor. With over 10,000 monthly active users and $6B in annualized project volume already flowing through our platform, were becoming the trusted partner for the people who build our homes.We are backed by $25M+ raised from Y Combinator, Initialized, and Greycroft. Our team is distributed across hubs in Austin, So Paulo, and Buenos Aires, and we are deeply focused on building intuitive, high-impact solutions that make a real difference for our users.

Head of Engineering at Handoff The remodeling and construction industry is one of the last frontiers for digital transformation. Despite its $500B+ size, its still run with spreadsheets, phone calls, and outdated software. Handoff is changing that - turning hours of manual estimating and admin into seconds of automation.As the Head of Engineering , youll lead a global team of engineers and help shape the AI-driven platform that runs an entire construction business. Youll partner closely with our Founder & CEO to turn vision into execution : building the systems, culture, and velocity needed to deliver world-class software at startup speed.

What you'll do

• Own our technology roadmap : Work alongside the CEO & leadership team to define priorities, break ambitious ideas into iterative releases, and ensure rapid delivery without sacrificing quality.
• Scale the team and culture : Build and mentor a high-performing engineering organization across our Austin and So Paulo hubs, growing from ~7 to 25+ engineers within 12 months.
• Drive execution and reliability : Reduce product cycle times by 50%, strengthen CI / CD pipelines, and ensure uptime and stability as usage scales.
• Embed AI and automation : Leverage AI / ML both internally (to boost developer productivity) and externally (to power smarter, faster contractor tools).
• Balance innovation with discipline : Manage tech debt, budgets, and architectural decisions that keep us shipping fast without creating future drag.
• Partner across teams : Collaborate with Product, Growth, and BizOps to enable experimentation, instrumentation, and data-driven decision-making.
• Foster a high-ownership culture : Create an environment where engineers thrive - moving fast, learning constantly, and seeing the real-world impact of their work.

About You

What we offer

Youll be joining a product-obsessed company solving real problems for real builders - not hypothetical users. Youll shape the foundation of a high-impact, AI-driven product in one of the worlds largest underserved industries, working with a world-class team of engineers, designers, and operators who care deeply about their craft. If you're up to the challenge, we'd love to hear from you!

$250,000 - $275,000 a year

Compensation details : 250000-275000 Yearly Salary

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