Head of Engineer, Product

📋 Description Set and communicate the technical vision and strategy for product engineering across all Pika Lead, mentor, and scale multiple engineering teams, fostering a culture of technical excellence Architect and oversee the delivery of scalable, high-performing systems, ensuring best practices in Partner deeply with product, design, and ML teams to define technical solutions aligned with Guide technical decision-making at both strategic and architectural levels, including technology Champion standards for software quality, rapid iteration, and best-in-class product experience 🎯 Requirements 10+ years of progressive engineering experience, with significant time spent managing and scaling Strong record of technical leadership in developing and launching complex, high-impact, user-facing Proven experience in building and scaling distributed systems, APIs, and cloud infrastructure Mastery of system and software architecture for high-traffic, media-rich, or AI-powered applications Emotional intelligence and mentorship skills, with a track record of developing engineering leaders Deep experience collaborating with executive leadership to shape organizational vision and drive 🎁 Benefits Competitive executive-level salary in the AI industry Substantial equity in a fast-growing startup defining the future of AI and creativity Comprehensive health benefits, monthly stipends, and company retreats A collaborative leadership environment—we’re all building and launching together