Head of Engineering

 Job Description:

Position Overview
Were looking for a Head of Engineering to lead the team building pioneering infrastructure for secure, privacy-preserving data use. In this role, youll guide the development of open-source technology that enables safe data sharing and computationunlocking value without sacrificing privacy. Youll collaborate with a global, mission-driven community dedicated to advancing privacy-preserving AI.

What Were Looking For

  • A visionary engineering leader who can set technical direction and drive complex projects from concept through delivery.

  • Strong experience building robust, production-ready systems, ideally involving distributed computation, data security, or privacy-preserving ML.

  • A skilled mentor and manager who can support a globally distributed team and foster clear communication and collaboration.

  • A genuine passion for open-source development and widening access to data while maintaining strong privacy protections.

  • Someone pragmatic and mission-focused, able to balance innovation with practical execution in a remote, community-driven environment.

What You Need

  • Proven engineering leadership experience, ideally overseeing teams working on distributed systems, security, or data-intensive applications.

  • Deep knowledge of privacy-enhancing technologies (e.g., federated learning, secure multiparty computation, differential privacy) or strong expertise in distributed systems and ML infrastructure.

  • Comfort working in open-source environments, including collaborative workflows, code reviews, documentation, and community contributions.

  • Excellent communication skills for coordinating across time zones and collaborating with researchers, engineers, and stakeholders.

  • Strong alignment with mission-driven work and a commitment to privacy, transparency, and practical innovation.

Whats In It for You

  • The chance to lead engineering efforts shaping global privacy-preserving AI infrastructure.

  • A remote-first, flexible work environment with passionate contributors located around the world.

  • Opportunities to build open-source software that could become foundational for responsible AI across research, social, and enterprise communities.

  • Significant professional growth through engagement with diverse engineers, researchers, and advocates.

  • The fulfillment of contributing to meaningful work that enables responsible data use without compromising privacy.

If youre excited to lead engineering at the frontier of privacy-preserving AI, wed love to hear from you. Apply today and help shape technology that makes a real global impact.

  Required Skills:

Engineering