VP Engineering - Paris

VP Engineering

About H

H exists to push the boundaries of superintelligence with agentic AI. By automating complex, multi-step tasks typically performed by humans, AI agents will help unlock full human potential.

H is hiring the world’s best AI talent, seeking those who are dedicated as much to building safely and responsibly as to advancing disruptive agentic capabilities. We promote a mindset of openness, learning, and collaboration, where everyone has something to contribute.

CONTEXT

H Company is building a new class of agentic AI systems—autonomous software capable of executing complex workflows across tools and environments.

Following a landmark European seed round and early enterprise traction, the company is entering a pivotal phase: scaling from breakthrough technology and early deployments to a robust, global AI platform business.

To support this transition, H Company is hiring a VP Engineering to join the executive leadership team and co-drive the company’s evolution from startup to category-defining scale-up.

MISSION

The VP Engineering will be responsible for

• Defining and executing a scalable, defensible technology strategy
• Building a world-class engineering organization and platform
• Partnering with the CEO on product direction, investor communication, and long-term vision
• Ensuring H Company successfully bridges frontier AI research and enterprise-grade deployment

This role is central to converting early technical advantage into sustained product leadership and commercial scale.

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES

• PLATFORM & TECHNOLOGY STRATEGY
• Architect and scale H’s AI platform (agents, orchestration, model integration, infra)
• Make critical build vs. buy decisions across the stack
• Ensure performance, reliability, and cost efficiency at scale
• Establish durable technical moats in a rapidly evolving AI landscape
• FROM INNOVATION TO PRODUCTIZATION
• Translate cutting-edge AI capabilities into repeatable, enterprise-ready products
• Standardize systems that are currently bespoke or forward-deployed
• Balance speed of iteration with platform robustness and maintainability
• ORGANIZATIONAL SCALE
• Build and lead a high-caliber engineering organization
• Scale from a startup structure to multi-layered, high-output teams
• Implement processes that enable speed without sacrificing quality
• EXECUTIVE & INVESTOR INTERFACE
• Act as a key counterpart to the CEO in board and investor discussions
• Clearly articulate H Company’s technology and product roadmap
• Provide credibility and depth in technical due diligence and fundraising contexts
• CROSS-FUNCTIONAL LEADERSHIP
• Operate at the intersection of Research, Product, and Go-to-Market
• Align engineering execution with customer outcomes and revenue growth
• Help define the company’s long-term product and platform positioning

PROFILE

LEADERSHIP & SCALE

• Experience as CTO / VP Engineering (or equivalent) in a high-growth, venture-backed environment
• Proven ability to scale teams and systems through rapid growth phases

TECHNICAL CREDIBILITY

• Deep expertise in distributed systems, AI/ML infrastructure, or developer platforms
• Ability to engage with frontier research while driving production excellence

STRATEGIC ORIENTATION

• Strong product intuition and ability to shape platform strategy
• Comfortable operating in ambiguity and fast-moving technical landscapes

INVESTOR READINESS

• Experience engaging with investors, boards, and senior stakeholders
• Ability to communicate complex technical topics with clarity and authority

OPPORTUNITY

This is a rare opportunity to

• Shape the technical foundation of a potential category leader in agentic AI
• Partner directly with the CEO on company-building and strategic decisions
• Play a defining role in scaling a European AI company to global relevance

Location

• Paris or London.
• Please expect some travel between offices on a reasonable cadence (e.g., every 4-6 weeks).

What We Offer

• Join the exciting journey of shaping the future of AI, and be part of the early days of one of the hottest AI startups.
• Collaborate with a fun, dynamic, and multicultural team, working alongside world-class AI talent in a highly collaborative environment.

If you want to change the status quo in AI, join us.