Head of Engineering - Australian tech Unicorn
Head of Engineering - Australian tech Unicorn
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* Incredibly-paced, uniquely interesting product-led environment
Ready to change the world?
Our client is one of the most exciting, highly-backed and well-known Australian tech Unicorns and they are entering a new phase ofmassive growth.
They are inviting a Head of Engineering who still loves the craft, leads with clarity, and thrives in the excitement of growth to shape the future of their high-performing engineering org.
This incredible company only hire people who want to build things that matter – and improve the lives of millions around the world.
This is aonce-in-a-career opportunity to join Australia’s fastest growing companyat the most perfect time in their journey.
What you’ll be doing:
* Lead & mentor Engineering Managers, ensuring squads are resourced, focused & executing with excellence.
* Own the engineering delivery rhythm: from quarterly OKRs to weekly tactical execution.
* Drive roadmap alignment, unblock teams, and ensure engineering is a key player in business success.
* Collaborate with Product & Leadership on org design, hiring strategy, and scaling best practices.
* Elevate the craft: advocate for engineering excellence, mentor through design reviews, and foster a high-performance culture.
What you'll bring to the team:
* Proven Software Engineering leadership
* Strong foundation as a software engineer
* A clear, confident communication style—able to influence, inspire, and navigate greenfield opportunities.
* Experience balancing long-term vision with fast-paced delivery, scaling teams, and levelling up managers.
* Bias for action, ownership mindset, and a love for building teams that ship real value.
Further reasons to join Australia's most exciting company:
* High-trust, low-bureaucracy environment where your impact is visible.
* Personal health and professional development leave, a generous parental leave (20 weeks paid leave for a primary carer, additional miscarriage leave).
* International travel (when you like), Hybrid flexibility with a collaborative Sydney HQ.
* Work with passionate, sharp, motivated people where the talent bar is high and our work ethic is strong.
What's next:
This is your sign.Do not miss out on this golden opportunity to lead an exceptional team to even more incredible heights.
Apply now for a confidential chat - we can’t wait to speak with you!
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