Head of Engineering [with CTO Path]

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You must be able to: Explain root causes vs surface symptoms clearly. Recommend exactly how to tackle our tech-stack limitations in the most agile & lean way possible. Create a 90-day execution plan that aligns technical realities with business goals Key Responsibilities Technical leadership (You set the standard) Own technical direction for the client-area/tech-stack decoupling (architecture, interfaces, incremental migration plan) Establish engineering best practices: code quality, reviews, testing strategy, definition of done Make pragmatic tradeoffs that maximize learning + delivery speed without creating future traps Implement AI in the tech team throughout the full development cycle to speed up development time Delivery & Planning (You make execution predictable) Translate product goals into an execution plan: milestones, sequencing, risks, and dependencies Break down initiatives into tasks the team can execute independently Track progress with lightweight, real KPIs (delivery, quality, reliability), and communicate status clearly Team Leadership (You level up the team) Mentor developers through feedback and coaching Run effective 1:1s and create clarity on expectations and growth Raise the bar for structured thinking and ownership across the team Serve as a technical leader, combining hands-on development with strategic oversight. Hands-on engineering (You ship) Implement critical parts of the new client area + middleware layer Review PRs, improve legacy code safely, and guide refactors Help the team move faster through better tooling and patterns (including AI-assisted workflows while maintaining quality) Helping Product Outcomes Be involved in defining the product roadmap & team expectations & help us take the right decisions to build what the customer needs. Be involved with ICP interviews, customer discovery, translate insights into product & tech priorities, and validate value delivered. As a Head of Engineering you will be leading our engineering team as we decouple our legacy customer area (WHMCS / PHP) into a modern web app. This is a hands-on technical leadership role: You’ll write code most days, guide architecture and execution, and be the single engineering counterpart to the PM/CEO to translate product requirements into a clear, deliverable plan. Hands-on vs leadership Expect roughly 50% hands-on engineering ( coding, architecture, code reviews) and 50% leadership (planning, mentorship, delivery accountability) — typical for a small team environment. Reporting You’ll work closely with the CEO/PM (and collaborate with the rest of the engineering team). Your First Mission: Diagnosis (First 30 Days) In your first 30 days, you will be in diagnosis mode. You’ll perform a deep technical + product diagnosis of our end-to-end — Tech-stack evaluation, WHMCS dependencies, billing flows, and internal tooling & customer needs. 100% Remote Work: Enjoy the flexibility of working 100% remotely from the comfort of your home or any location worldwide. Professional Growth: As we are a small company, you'll have the chance to engage with various aspects of the business, fostering your professional development. Mentorship & time with the CEO: You’ll get the chance to work closely 1 on 1 with the CEO & Founder of the company & receive direct coaching & help from a proven leader & entrepreneur. Shape the next phase of RapidSeedbox: You’ll be joining at a pivotal stage, where your ideas can genuinely influence our product and shape the product strategy. Friendly Environment: Work in a supportive and friendly environment where collaboration, respect, and positivity are part of every day. Emergency Fund: We offer an interest-free emergency fund with comfortable payouts to help you in times of need. Paid Time Off: Take as many paid time-offs as you need to ensure you are well-rested and ready to tackle new challenges.