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Head Of Engineering, Search / AI

AlphasenseNew York City, NY
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Job Description

About the Team:

We are seeking a seasoned Head of Engineering, Search & AI based in NY to lead our AI-powered search efforts during a period of rapid growth and innovation. This is a critical leadership position reporting directly to the Executive Vice President of Engineering, overseeing and expanding a team of 100+ engineers and shaping the technical direction of our next-generation search and generative AI experiences.

About the Role:

  • Lead and scale the engineering organization focused on AI-powered search and infrastructure.
  • Drive the successful integration and application of Generative AI technologies in both product experiences and the software development lifecycle (SDLC).
  • Partner closely with Product, Data Science, and Design to define and deliver the next generation of intelligent search experiences.
  • Hire, develop, and retain exceptional engineering talentAssess and guide architectural and technical decisions, ensuring sound design and operational excellence at scale.
  • Serve as a cultural leader, fostering engineering rigor, curiosity, and continuous innovation.
  • Establish a high bar for communication, collaboration, and cross-functional alignment.
  • Help steer the organization through high-growth stages, ensuring scalability, performance, and agility.

Who You Are:

  • 15+ years of engineering experience, including 5+ years in a Sr. Director or VP-level role leading large-scale teams.
  • Proven success in attracting, hiring, and retaining top engineering talent in a competitive market.
  • Strong track record of applying GenAI or NLP/ML technologies into real-world products and engineering workflows.
  • Experience delivering AI-powered search or discovery platforms at scale.
  • Has worked at a large SaaS company during a period of high growth.
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field (required); an advanced degree is a plus.
  • Strong technical acumen; comfortable evaluating system design, architecture, and scalability.
  • Excellent communication and executive presence; can influence up, down, and across the organization.
  • Based in New York, NY or willing to relocate.