Head of Software Engineering

Adaptyv Bio

Adaptyv is building an automated lab that lets AI agents run biology experiments. We're entering the era of agentic science where AI models can now design novel proteins, propose hypotheses, and iterate on experimental results. But they can't run the experiments themselves - that's still a manual, months-long process. We're building the infrastructure that gives AI agents access to the physical world. We are one of the fastest growing biotech companies, trusted by leading biopharmas, frontier AI labs, and the techbio companies pushing the field forward. This is a rare chance to help advance some of the most important work happening in biotech today. Our automated lab is powered by a deep software + hardware stack: lab instruments worth millions of USD reverse-engineered into API-controllable hardware, dozens of devices orchestrated through complex workflows, full observability on everything that happens in the lab, processing pipelines for messy physical-world data, and AI systems that troubleshoot production results and accelerate assay development. We’re growing rapidly and are hiring for talented people to scale and support the massive demand for AI-driven wet lab experimentation. ABOUT THE ROLE You'll be a player-coach — someone who still ships code but also owns the engineering roadmap, team structure, and technical direction. You'll translate company strategy into engineering priorities, make sure the right things get built in the right order, and help a small, high-output team scale without losing speed. You'll lead a small, technical engineering team that leverages AI to build the software infrastructure for running our automated lab. Your job is to make it the best small engineering team in biotech, and grow it thoughtfully as we scale. This is not a management-track role where you stop building. You'll stay hands-on, especially as AI agents reshape what a small engineering team can accomplish. We expect you to be deeply technical, opinionated about architecture, and actively shipping — while also being the person who ensures the whole engineering org is pointed in the right direction and moving fast. Day-to-day, that can mean: * Owning the engineering roadmap — deciding what to build, what to defer, and what to kill * Setting technical direction and architecture across frontend, backend, data pipelines, and lab-hardware integration * Shipping code yourself on the highest-leverage problems, not just reviewing it * Hiring, growing, and setting the bar for a team that ships fast and holds quality high — our lab runs on this software, so when things break, real experiments fail and real customers are affected * Building the team's AI-assisted development practices into a genuine speed advantage WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR * Still building. You've shipped production software for years and you're not looking to leave the code behind — you want a role where you build and lead at the same time. * You've built teams. You've hired, managed, and developed engineers, and built a team that ships fast and holds a high bar — at least once before, in a startup or high-growth environment. * Roadmap ownership. You've owned or significantly shaped an engineering roadmap. You've made the call on what to build, defer, and kill — and you make pragmatic tradeoffs that keep things shipping and stop projects from growing out of scope. * Technical breadth. You make good architectural decisions across frontend, backend, data, and infrastructure, and you know when to go deep versus when to delegate. * AI-native. It's 2026 — you already build with AI agents and coding tools as a force multiplier, and you have a real point of view on how they change team structure, tooling, and workflow. * A genuine interest in biology. No background required, but our product is running biology experiments in the physical world and that should excite you. * High-autonomy, founder mindset. We share context and vision openly. You figure out what matters most and go work on it. Application deadline We are reviewing applicants on a rolling basis.

Constructor Group

ABOUT THE CONSTRUCTOR GROUP Constructor Group is driven by the belief that knowledge is the solution to all evil. We are a global institution focused on making scientists, teachers, and students more effective and efficient. Our integrated ecosystem focuses on fundamental technology needs relevant to science and education: generative AI, MetaPresence, computing, robotics, energy, health & bio, and neuroscience. Constructor Group consists of three main pillars – Constructor Knowledge, Constructor Capital, and Constructor Tech – uniting science, technology, and education around a single deeply fundamental and yet very applied mission. ABOUT THE ROLE Constructor Group is looking for a Head of Engineering to lead the company’s technology and software development function. This role is responsible for defining and executing the technology strategy, managing engineering teams, ensuring high-quality product delivery, and building scalable, reliable, and secure technology solutions. The ideal candidate is a strong technical leader with a hands-on engineering background, experience managing development teams, and the ability to align technology decisions with business goals. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES * Lead the software development function and manage engineering teams. * Define and execute the technology strategy in alignment with business and product goals. * Own the development roadmap together with product, business, and executive stakeholders. * Ensure timely and high-quality delivery of software products and technical solutions. * Build scalable, secure, and reliable architecture. * Review and improve engineering processes, development standards, code quality, and release management. * Manage technical priorities, resource allocation, and delivery risks. * Lead, mentor, and develop engineering managers, team leads, architects, and developers. * Support recruitment, onboarding, and performance management for technical teams. * Drive best practices in software development, testing, DevOps, security, and documentation. * Evaluate and select technologies, tools, frameworks, and vendors when needed. * Communicate technical decisions, risks, and progress to senior leadership in a clear, business-oriented way. REQUIREMENTS * Proven experience as a CTO, Head of Engineering, VP Engineering, Head of Development, or similar senior technology leadership role. * Strong hands-on background in software engineering and system architecture. * Experience managing engineering teams and technical managers. * Strong understanding of modern software development practices, cloud infrastructure, DevOps, CI/CD, security, and scalable architecture. * Experience delivering complex digital products or platforms. * Ability to balance strategic technology vision with hands-on execution. * Strong leadership, problem-solving, and decision-making skills. * Experience working in fast-paced, international, or matrix organizations. * Excellent communication skills with both technical and non-technical stakeholders. * Fluent English and Spanish are required NICE TO HAVE * Experience in EdTech, SaaS, AI, data platforms, enterprise software, or digital learning products. * Experience with distributed international engineering teams. * Experience in technical transformation, platform modernization, or scaling engineering organizations. * Previous startup or scale-up experience. SUCCESS IN THIS ROLE LOOKS LIKE * A clear and realistic technology roadmap is in place. * Engineering teams deliver predictably and with high quality. * Technical architecture supports business growth and product scalability. * Communication between product, engineering, and business stakeholders is smooth. * Development processes become more structured, transparent, and efficient.

Constructor

OUR MISSION Constructor’s mission is to enable all educational organisations to provide high-quality digital education to 10x people with 10x efficiency.  With strong expertise in machine intelligence and data science, Constructor’s all-in-one platform for education and research addresses today’s pressing educational challenges: access inequality, tech clutter, and low engagement of students. PLEASE SEND YOUR RESUME IN ENGLISH ONLY. ABOUT THE CONSTRUCTOR GROUP Constructor Group is driven by the belief that knowledge is the solution to all evil. We are a global institution focused on making scientists, teachers, and students more effective and efficient. Our integrated ecosystem focuses on fundamental technology needs relevant to science and education: generative AI, MetaPresence, computing, robotics, energy, health & bio, and neuroscience. Constructor Group consists of three main pillars – Constructor Knowledge, Constructor Capital, and Constructor Tech – uniting science, technology, and education around a single deeply fundamental and yet very applied mission. ABOUT THE ROLE Constructor Group is looking for a Head of Engineering to lead the company’s technology and software development function. This role is responsible for defining and executing the technology strategy, managing engineering teams, ensuring high-quality product delivery, and building scalable, reliable, and secure technology solutions. The ideal candidate is a strong technical leader with a hands-on engineering background, experience managing development teams, and the ability to align technology decisions with business goals. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES * Lead the software development function and manage engineering teams. * Define and execute the technology strategy in alignment with business and product goals. * Own the development roadmap together with product, business, and executive stakeholders. * Ensure timely and high-quality delivery of software products and technical solutions. * Build scalable, secure, and reliable architecture. * Review and improve engineering processes, development standards, code quality, and release management. * Manage technical priorities, resource allocation, and delivery risks. * Lead, mentor, and develop engineering managers, team leads, architects, and developers. * Support recruitment, onboarding, and performance management for technical teams. * Drive best practices in software development, testing, DevOps, security, and documentation. * Evaluate and select technologies, tools, frameworks, and vendors when needed. * Communicate technical decisions, risks, and progress to senior leadership in a clear, business-oriented way. REQUIREMENTS * Proven experience as a CTO, Head of Engineering, VP Engineering, Head of Development, or similar senior technology leadership role. * Strong hands-on background in software engineering and system architecture. * Experience managing engineering teams and technical managers. * Strong understanding of modern software development practices, cloud infrastructure, DevOps, CI/CD, security, and scalable architecture. * Experience delivering complex digital products or platforms. * Ability to balance strategic technology vision with hands-on execution. * Strong leadership, problem-solving, and decision-making skills. * Experience working in fast-paced, international, or matrix organizations. * Excellent communication skills with both technical and non-technical stakeholders. * Fluent English and Spanish are required NICE TO HAVE * Experience in EdTech, SaaS, AI, data platforms, enterprise software, or digital learning products. * Experience with distributed international engineering teams. * Experience in technical transformation, platform modernization, or scaling engineering organizations. * Previous startup or scale-up experience. SUCCESS IN THIS ROLE LOOKS LIKE * A clear and realistic technology roadmap is in place. * Engineering teams deliver predictably and with high quality. * Technical architecture supports business growth and product scalability. * Communication between product, engineering, and business stakeholders is smooth. * Development processes become more structured, transparent, and efficient. WHAT WE OFFER * 💻 Choice of work equipment (e.g., laptop, monitor, etc.) * 🇬🇧 English classes (iTalki – $130 monthly) * ⏰ Flexible schedule (we usually work between 09:00/10:00 and 18:00/19:00 CET or EET) * 👶 Newborn bonus (€500 per child) * 🧠 Patent remuneration * 🌴 Paid leave * 🧑‍💻 Remote work in locations without our offices * Hybrid work in locations with offices (2 days in-office, 3 days remote) Constructor fosters equal opportunity for people of all backgrounds and identities. We are led by a gender-balanced board committed to building a diverse and inclusive organisation where everyone can become their best self. We do not discriminate based on age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, ethnicity, race, religion or belief, parental and family status, or other protected characteristics. We welcome applications from women, men and non-binary candidates of all ethnicities and socio-economic backgrounds. We encourage people belonging to underrepresented groups to apply.