VP of Engineering

Salary: £90,000 - £120,000 per annum

Location: London

Job Type: Permanent

Closing date: May 12, 2025


Submit Candidate CV
Verified Recruiters Only
  • Do not include candidates' contact details or full names on CVs.
  • If an employer wants to interview your candidate, Hey Recruiter support will notify you.
  • 10% commission paid to recruiters; 5% platform fee applies.

Have a strong candidate for this role? Submit their CV now!
This is a high-paying opportunity for an experienced VP of Engineering – London.

Job Title: VP of Engineering

Location: London / Hybrid
Salary: Up to £120k + equity + 25 days holiday + bank holidays

The Opportunity:

We are seeking an experienced VP of Engineering to join an innovative, well-funded company that has developed breakthrough technology to combat climate change. With product-market fit established, the company is preparing for market expansion, making this an exciting opportunity to play a pivotal role in scaling the business and leading product development from concept to manufacture.

Working closely with the CTO and reporting directly to the CEO, the VP of Engineering will oversee both hardware and software engineering teams, implement scalable development processes, and drive the successful delivery of cutting-edge technology solutions.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead and align hardware and software engineering teams.

  • Implement and maintain robust development processes across multiple disciplines.

  • Manage product development from innovation to manufacturing.

  • Collaborate closely with the CTO to turn concepts into deliverable products.

  • Build and maintain strong relationships with external partners and suppliers.


Ideal Candidate Profile:

  • Proven experience leading combined hardware and software engineering teams.

  • Strong background in either hardware or embedded software, with a solid understanding of both.

  • Track record of taking products from concept to market, including full product lifecycle development.

  • Experience implementing processes in high-growth environments, particularly in early-stage startups.

  • Excellent stakeholder management and cross-functional leadership skills.


Required Experience:

  • 8+ years in engineering leadership roles with extensive experience in electronic engineering or embedded software
  • development.

  • Familiarity with various development methodologies and processes.

  • Successful track record of product launches, ideally in consumer electronic devices.

Have a strong candidate in mind? Submit their CV today!