Head of Engineering

Head of Engineering (with path to CTO) Location: NYC or SanFrancisco (preferred) or U.S. remote. Travel to WashingtonDC/DoD/Intelligence Community partners as needed. Reports to: Chief Scientific Officer (CSO). Mandate: Build the engineering function from zero to scale and deliver secure, mission‑critical AI systems. Background: Dual‑use experience strongly preferred (Palantir, Anduril, Rebellion Defense, DIU, OpenAI Security, DARPA/SkunkWorks). What You’ll Do Own engineering execution, architecture, delivery velocity, and code quality. Design resilient systems for agentic workflows, simulation pipelines, multi‑tenancy, and observability. Write and review code – Python backend, orchestration, data pipelines, and React/Next.js dashboards. Drive reliability (SLOs), security, and performance across mission deployments. Work closely with research, security, product, and mission partners to turn operational feedback into roadmap execution. Convert prototypes and research artifacts into productionized systems. Instrument systems for traceability, explainability, and decision auditability. Build in security: RBAC/ABAC, audit logs, SBOM, least privilege, data residency. Lead engineering representation in customer security reviews. Balance fast iteration with long‑term platform resilience. Drive architectural clarity through technical strategy and documentation. Recruit, mentor, and grow exceptional engineering talent with dedicated recruiting support and talent budget. Lead by clarity, velocity, and technical depth. Profile 10–12+ years engineering experience, 3–5 years leading high‑performance teams. Proven zero‑to‑one delivery under urgency and uncertainty. Strong systems intuition and hands‑on coding ability. Experience with secure, mission‑grade, or regulated systems. Ability to recruit, mentor, and grow engineering talent. Crisp communicator with high technical standards and ownership mindset. Mission‑driven – built for hard problems and consequential work. Executive Assistant to the Chief Scientific Officer (Co‑op) Location: Remote (CA, IL, MA & NY preferred). Schedule: Full‑time Co‑op (Jan–Jun). Reports to: Chief Scientific Officer. What You’ll Do Manage CSO’s calendar, coordinate travel, and handle sensitive logistics with discretion. Take notes, track follow‑ups for leadership meetings, and support progress of company priorities. Draft professional correspondence, manage email inboxes, and serve as a trusted point of contact. Support creation of presentations, memos, and briefing documents; proofread and format for clarity and style. Handle sensitive information under NDA with the highest standards of professionalism. Jump in on various initiatives – event coordination, research, and special projects. Help the CSO stay on top of commitments, deadlines, and priorities by organizing tasks and ensuring nothing falls through the cracks. Provide gentle, consistent systems that keep calendars updated, communications clear, and workstreams organized. What You’ll Bring Prior experience as an executive assistant, chief of staff assistant, or in operations/administrative support. Exceptional organizational and time‑management skills; proven ability to juggle multiple priorities. Excellent written and verbal communication skills; sharp note‑taking and summarization ability. Comfort operating in high‑intensity, technical, or confidential environments. Proactive mindset, attention to detail, and commitment to discretion. A steady, calm, and structured working style that complements a fast‑moving executive. #J-18808-Ljbffr