VP Engineering - Paris

H Company is building a new class of agentic AI systems—autonomous software capable of executing complex workflows across tools and environments. Following a landmark European seed round and early enterprise traction, the company is entering a pivotal phase: scaling from breakthrough technology and early deployments to a robust, global AI platform business. To support this transition, H Company is hiring a VP Engineering to join the executive leadership team and co-drive the company’s evolution from startup to category-defining scale-up.

Responsibilities

Defining and executing a scalable, defensible technology strategy; Building a world-class engineering organization and platform; Partnering with the CEO on product direction, investor communication, and long-term vision; Ensuring H Company successfully bridges frontier AI research and enterprise-grade deployment; Architect and scale H’s AI platform (agents, orchestration, model integration, infra); Make critical build vs. buy decisions across the stack; Ensure performance, reliability, and cost efficiency at scale; Establish durable technical moats in a rapidly evolving AI landscape; Translate cutting-edge AI capabilities into repeatable, enterprise-ready products; Standardize systems that are currently bespoke or forward-deployed; Balance speed of iteration with platform robustness and maintainability; Build and lead a high-caliber engineering organization; Scale from a startup structure to multi-layered, high-output teams; Implement processes that enable speed without sacrificing quality; Act as a key counterpart to the CEO in board and investor discussions; Clearly articulate H Company’s technology and product roadmap; Provide credibility and depth in technical due diligence and fundraising contexts; Operate at the intersection of Research, Product, and Go-to-Market; Align engineering execution with customer outcomes and revenue growth; Help define the company’s long-term product and platform positioning

Requirements

Experience as CTO / VP Engineering (or equivalent) in a high-growth, venture-backed environment; Proven ability to scale teams and systems through rapid growth phases; Deep expertise in distributed systems, AI/ML infrastructure, or developer platforms; Ability to engage with frontier research while driving production excellence; Strong product intuition and ability to shape platform strategy; Comfortable operating in ambiguity and fast-moving technical landscapes; Experience engaging with investors, boards, and senior stakeholders; Ability to communicate complex technical topics with clarity and authority

Benefits

Join the exciting journey of shaping the future of AI, and be part of the early days of one of the hottest AI startups; Collaborate with a fun, dynamic, and multicultural team, working alongside world-class AI talent in a highly collaborative environment