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ElixirrGet AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features.About ElixirrElixirr International plc is a global consulting firm with a bold ambition: to become the best consulting firm in the world.About ElixirrElixirr International plc is a global consulting firm with a bold ambition: to become the best consulting firm in the world.Founded in 2009 to challenge a declining industry standard, weve grown from a single vision into a powerhouse of entrepreneurial talent, delivering boardroom strategy through to execution.After IPO-ing on AIM in July 2020, Elixirr moved to the Main Market of the London Stock Exchange in July 2025. In that time, our market cap has grown from 98 million to over 350 million a testament to our differentiated approach and relentless pursuit of excellence.With a presence across the UK, US, EU, and South Africa, and a client base spanning industries and geographies, weve welcomed seven boutique firms into the Group. This has broadened our capabilities across creative, digital marketing, data and AI, procurement, transformation, and more.Our vision of becoming a services unicorn is firmly within reach and this is just the beginning. Were looking for exceptional talent to join us on this exciting growth journey and shape the future of consulting.You will be based in London. Our headquarters are in Central London. Its where it all began for us and continues to be a hub of innovation and growth.Job SummaryWe are seeking a visionary Head of Engineering to lead the development of our enterprise-grade AI solutions. This individual will serve as the product leader, driving the technical strategy, architecture, and execution of our AI solutions, which integrate agentic workflows to dynamically populate and manage the proprietary content accessed by these systems. The ideal candidate will also have a passion for utilizing AI to enhance engineering processes, enabling our team to perform at scale and deliver impactful solutions efficiently.This role partners deeply with our AI Innovation and Enablement Lead to design solutions that transform both our clients'' operations and Elixirr''s own ways of working. Youll lead the charge in building not just enterprise-grade AI products, but also internal tools that redefine productivity and unlock the full potential of agentic AI across our firm. From solution ideation to rapid prototyping, you will be empowered to pursue high-impact ideas with startup-level agility inside a global consultancy.This is a high-impact, hands-on leadership role requiring deep technical expertise, strategic thinking, and the ability to collaborate across teams to deliver innovative, scalable, and secure AI products.ResponsibilitiesProduct LeadershipDefine and execute the technical vision and roadmap for the AI solutions, ensuring alignment with business goals and client needs.Lead the design and development of scalable, secure, and robust platforms for deploying enterprise-grade AI solutions and accelerators.Oversee the integration of agentic workflows that streamline the ingestion and management of proprietary client data.Drive the development of AI-powered tools that enhance the day-to-day productivity of Elixirr consultants and teams.Identify internal pain points and prototype solutions that scale across the firm.

Engineering ManagementBuild, lead, and mentor a high-performing engineering team, fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and excellence.Establish and enforce best practices for software development, deployment, and maintenance.Manage resources, budgets, and timelines to ensure timely delivery of high-quality solutions.Leverage AI-driven tools and technologies to optimize engineering workflows and improve team efficiency.

Collaboration and Stakeholder EngagementCollaborate closely with the AI Innovation and Enablement Lead to shape and scale transformative AI products.Partner with cross-functional teams, including product management, design, data science, and sales, to ensure cohesive product development and delivery.Engage with clients to understand their needs and provide technical guidance during pre-sales and implementation phases.

Technology and ArchitectureArchitect and implement AI and ML pipelines, including retrieval-augmented generation, large language models (LLMs), inference mechanisms, and data integration workflows.Ensure compliance with enterprise-grade security, scalability, and performance standards.Build modular and reusable software components to support internal use cases and potential external productization.Stay ahead of industry trends and innovations, incorporating relevant advancements, including cutting-edge developments in LLMs and emerging AI frameworks such as LangChain, AutoGen, and DSPy.

RequirementsTechnical ExpertiseProven experience building and deploying enterprise-grade AI/ML solutions, including RAG, LLMs, and chatbot technologies.Strong proficiency in cloud-based architectures, APIs, and data integration techniques.Experience with agentic workflows, automation, and managing unstructured/structured data.Familiarity with designing software solutions for reuse and scalability across different use cases.Exposure to emerging AI developer frameworks and open-source tooling (e.g., LangChain, AutoGen, DSPy) is a plus.

Leadership Experience10+ years of engineering leadership experience, including managing and scaling technical teams.Experience scaling technical teams and infrastructure at a SaaS company to support hundreds of clients.Track record of successfully delivering complex, high-impact products in a fast-paced environment.

Strategic And Communication SkillsExceptional ability to translate business goals into technical strategies and execution plans.Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence and inspire both technical and non-technical audiences.

Educational BackgroundBachelors or Masters degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.Advanced certifications or coursework in AI/ML, cloud technologies, or data engineering is a plus.

Why join us?Be at the forefront of innovation in AI and play a key role in shaping the future of enterprise solutions.Collaborate with a talented, diverse, and cross-functional team in a dynamic, entrepreneurial environment.Drive innovation that impacts both clients and internal operations.Competitive compensation package, including equity options.Seniority level

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