Head of Engineering

## About the Role As the Head of Engineering at Particula, you will be responsible for leading the engineering team and driving the technical vision of the company. This is a leadership role that requires a unique blend of people management, product delivery, and infrastructure excellence. You will work closely with the CTO and Head of AI to translate the company's technical vision into reliable, scalable systems. The engineering team is at the heart of Particula's operations, and as the leader of this team, you will play a critical role in shaping the company's future.

The role entails managing the day-to-day operations of the engineering team, including running 1:1s, driving execution, and building a high-performing team culture. You will also be responsible for stabilizing and scaling the company's core infrastructure, establishing engineering discipline, and growing the team's velocity and output. This is a challenging but rewarding role that requires a deep understanding of software engineering, leadership, and infrastructure management.

Particula is a dynamic and fast-growing company that is pushing the boundaries of what is possible in the world of digital assets. The company's mission is to make the market for digital assets more accessible, secure, and transparent for institutional investors. As the Head of Engineering, you will be part of a team that is dedicated to creating trust, minimizing risks, and allocating capital effectively.

## What You Will Do - Own and manage the engineering team, including running 1:1s, managing performance, and driving accountability - Stabilize and scale the company's core infrastructure, including identifying and resolving critical gaps in existing systems - Establish engineering standards and build toward a resilient, production-grade architecture - Drive delivery, including translating product and business priorities into clear engineering roadmaps and sprint structures - Coordinate with the Head of AI to ensure smooth integration between the AI pipeline and the broader platform infrastructure - Build engineering culture, including introducing the right processes and minimizing bureaucracy - Hire and grow the team, including owning recruiting, onboarding, and team composition decisions - Represent engineering in leadership discussions, including bridging the gap between technical reality and business expectations - Manage and grow the team's velocity and output, including driving execution and removing roadblocks - Develop and implement a comprehensive engineering strategy that aligns with the company's overall vision and goals

## What We Are Looking For - 7-12 years of experience in software engineering, with 3+ years in an engineering leadership role - Proven track record of managing and growing small-to-mid-size engineering teams in a fast-moving startup environment - Strong full-stack understanding, including backend systems, frontend delivery, cloud infrastructure, and API design - Experience inheriting and stabilizing broken or scaling infrastructure, not just greenfield builds - Excellent people management skills, including giving direct feedback and creating clarity in ambiguous environments - Strong communicator, able to translate between vision and execution fluently - Highly structured and process-oriented, but pragmatic and able to ship and improve - Entrepreneurial by nature, able to build, own, and drive - Familiarity with data-heavy platforms, analytics infrastructure, or financial/fintech products is a plus - Exposure to blockchain or Web3 infrastructure is a plus

## Nice to Have - Experience with Excel and other data analysis tools - Familiarity with agile development methodologies and version control systems - Experience with cloud-based infrastructure and deployment

## Benefits and Perks - Offsites with the team in exciting locations - Flexible working hours in a company that relies on remote work - Exciting product in a very dynamic market environment - Founding-level ownership of a key growth function - Values-based start-up culture - Many opportunities to develop further and network with committed people - Flat hierarchy - Access to the latest tools and technologies - Professional development and training opportunities - Competitive compensation package

- Make sure to highlight your experience with software engineering, leadership, and infrastructure management in your application.

• Be prepared to talk about your approach to building and managing high-performing teams, and how you drive technical vision and execution.
• Showcase your understanding of the fintech space and the challenges and opportunities that come with it.
• Demonstrate your ability to communicate complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders, and vice versa.
• Be ready to discuss your experience with data-heavy platforms, analytics infrastructure, or financial/fintech products, and how you can apply this knowledge to the role.
• Show enthusiasm for the company's mission and values, and explain how you can contribute to its growth and success.