# Head of Technology

**Company:** [Verneek](https://hotfix.jobs/companies/verneek)
**Location:** New York, NY
**Role:** Engineering Management
**Skills:** PyTorch, TensorFlow, AWS, Azure, GCP, MLOps, LLMs, NLP, Computer Vision, Microservices
**Posted:** 2025-12-06

> Leads technology strategy, AI/ML and full-stack development for an AI startup. Hands-on architecting scalable systems, managing engineering teams, and aligning tech with business goals. Requires deep AI expertise, leadership in startups, and bachelor's in technical field.

## Job Description

## Responsibilities

**Hands-on Technical Implementation, Architecting, and Oversight**
- Design and implement end-to-end systems: Guide and implement the AI-Native platform of Verneek, as well as its solution suite, fullstack: from backend infrastructure to data ingestion, model training and inference, to front-end interfaces and applications.
- Architect scalable solutions: Ensure the development of robust, scalable, secure, and maintainable full-stack systems that can deploy and run AI models in production at scale.
- Evaluate and select technology: Assess and recommend the use of appropriate AI frameworks (e.g., PyTorch, TensorFlow), cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure), and other tools and vendors.
- Enforce best practices: Drive and enforce coding standards, technical architecture patterns (e.g., microservices), and quality control mechanisms.

**Strategic leadership and overall vision**
- Define and execute the technology strategy: Set the vision, roadmap, and strategic priorities for how Verneek’s fullstack technologies will create business value, improve products, and drive operational efficiency.
- Align with business objectives: Collaborate with senior leadership and product teams to translate business needs into technical specifications and viable AI solutions.

**Team leadership and management**
- Manage projects: Oversee project planning, resource allocation, and budget management to ensure successful, on-time, and high-quality delivery.
- Build and mentor teams: Recruit, develop, and manage high-performing teams of Software/AI/ML engineers, full-stack developers, and MLOps specialists, and beyond.
- Foster a culture of innovation while delivering quickly: Encourage experimentation, continuous learning, and adaptability to emerging technologies and trends.

## Requirements

- Advanced hands-on technical expertise: Demonstrated hands-on expertise in both AI/ML engineering (including LLMs, computer vision, NLP, etc.) and modern full-stack development as an individual contributor.
- Experience with cloud and MLOps: Proficiency with cloud environments (AWS, GCP, Azure) and scaling MLOps for model training, deployment, inference, and monitoring.
- Leadership experience: Proven track record of leading and managing engineering or AI/ML teams.
- Strategic thinking: Ability to develop a long-term technical vision and align it with overall product and business strategy.
- Excellent internal and external communication: The ability to communicate complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences, including executive leadership and Verneek partners.
- Startup Experience: Prior track record of having helped built series of technologies at a deeply technical startup.

## Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in CS/CE/AI other technical fields
- Work authorization in the USA at the time of hire

## Benefits
- Stellar medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance
- Daily private Chef lunch, curated to personal diets
- Transportation Benefits
- 401K matching contributions
- Flexible PTO
- Visa/Green Card Sponsorship
- Career growth support through sponsoring learning opportunities and mentorship

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