Director of Engineering

Director of Engineering focuses on engineering leadership & technical strategy.

What the role involves

• Engineering Leadership & Technical Strategy.
• Leading and scale the engineering organisation across robotics, autonomy, controls, embedded software, and systems engineering.
• Define and execute the technical roadmap aligned with company growth objectives.
• Establish scalable engineering processes, product development standards, and delivery frameworks.
• Driving technical excellence across robotics architecture, reliability, deployment, and system performance.
• Partner closely with founders on long-term product and technology direction.

Confirmed role details

• We are partnering with a Venture-Backed Autonomous Robotics company to appoint a Director of Engineering.
• The company is developing next-generation robotic and AI-driven automation systems designed for complex industrial environments, with applications spanning logistics, infrastructur.
• Oversee end-to-end development of autonomous robotic systems from prototype through to customer deployment.
• Ensure engineering execution meets commercial timelines, safety requirements, and operational performance standards.

Candidate fit

• Proven engineering leadership experience within a high-growth robotics, automation, or deep-tech startup.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary engineering teams.
• Strong technical background in robotics, autonomous systems, embedded systems, or intelligent hardware platforms.