Head of Engineering
Right Fit Advisors
Job Title: Head of Engineering
Location: United States (Remote / Hybrid)
Reports to: CEO / COO Role Overview
We are seeking a Head of Engineering to lead the end-to-end technology execution of a connected device ecosystem that includes a smart Android-based hardware device, mobile applications, and a distributed backend platform. This is a hands-on technical leadership role focused on execution, architecture, and delivery. The Head of Engineering will define how systems are built, ensure engineering excellence, and lead teams through implementation. Key Responsibilities Engineering Execution
Location: United States (Remote / Hybrid)
Reports to: CEO / COO Role Overview
We are seeking a Head of Engineering to lead the end-to-end technology execution of a connected device ecosystem that includes a smart Android-based hardware device, mobile applications, and a distributed backend platform. This is a hands-on technical leadership role focused on execution, architecture, and delivery. The Head of Engineering will define how systems are built, ensure engineering excellence, and lead teams through implementation. Key Responsibilities Engineering Execution
- Translate product requirements into technical plans and delivery roadmaps
- Lead development across device, mobile, and backend platforms
- Establish engineering standards, code review practices, and release processes
- Identify and resolve technical risks and delivery blockers
- Work directly with hardware manufacturing partners on firmware and device behavior
- Support device-level troubleshooting and updates
- Prepare the platform for new device generations and large-scale deployments
- Own the Android software stack running on the device
- Define system configuration, update mechanisms, and device management strategies
- Review critical code changes before release to production devices
- Lead the technical direction of Java-based microservices architecture
- Design event-driven systems using Kafka and modern APIs
- Ensure scalability, reliability, and efficient data flows across services
- Guide development of Flutter-based mobile applications
- Maintain scalable and maintainable codebases
- Oversee integration between mobile applications, backend services, and device APIs
- Lead distributed engineering teams across multiple domains
- Manage external development partners and vendors
- Promote a culture of accountability, collaboration, and technical excellence
- Ensure reliability, performance, and security across the technology stack
- Implement monitoring, logging, and incident response processes
- Prepare the platform for global scale and increased device usage
- Evaluate and implement new AI and emerging technologies
- Explore device-level intelligence and edge computing opportunities
- Align new technologies with product and business goals
- Senior technical leadership experience (Head of Engineering, Technical Director, or similar)
- Experience leading complex systems across mobile, backend, and hardware environments
- Experience managing distributed engineering teams
- Flutter mobile development
- Java microservices architecture
- Event-driven systems using Kafka
- Android system-level development
- Hardware and firmware integration
- Cloud infrastructure, APIs, and scalable system design
- Hands-on technical leader with strong architectural judgment
- Comfortable reviewing code and resolving complex technical issues
- Clear communicator with both technical and non-technical stakeholders
- Able to operate in fast-paced and evolving environments.
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