Head of Engineering

Remote within +/-3 hours BST

Salary: £90,000 - £150,000 + Equity Options

Odin helps people to raise and deploy capital seamlessly

We envision a world where people can vote with their money on what the future looks like, and participate in creating it.

To achieve this, we’re starting by making it radically easier for anyone, anywhere, to launch & run an angel syndicate or venture capital firm.

We handle all the “plumbing” through one seamless platform - everything from setting up the legal structure for an investment vehicle through to processing payments.

We’re already trusted by over 5,000 VCs, angels and founders, and we are just getting started.

Responsibilities:

• Line manage 6 engineers (and growing), cultivating a high-performing culture focused on hard work and technical excellence
• Deliver regular, actionable feedback combined with accountability that allows the team to improve and deliver quickly without compromising on quality
• Take ownership of continuously improving and maintaining processes across various areas, such as product support, QA, and handling on-call incidents
• Nurture a culture of accountability and ownership, empowering team members to take initiative and drive results
• Challenge the team to set aggressive but realistic goals that ensure we are moving towards Odin’s objectives and help the teams grow
• Work with Product to drive high-quality product releases that our customers love
• Own the hiring process and help build a high-performing team with complementary skills. You will be key in ensuring that every new hire raises the bar and improves our standards as a business, regardless of their seniority
• Work closely with the founders to align the Engineering team's goals with the company's vision and strategies, ensuring a cohesive and best-practice approach towards achieving our objectives

Salary

The salary band for this role is £90,000 - £150,000 + equity options. While this range may seem wide, it reflects that we'll consider where your experience falls within our framework.

Your Qualities

• You’ve thought deeply about what makes an outstanding team thrive. You know how to spot potential, how to recruit talent that complements existing team members, and how to onboard and retain new team members
• You don’t shy away from tough conversations. You push your team and make unpopular decisions when needed. While you value input from your team and stakeholders, you understand that consensus isn't always possible or practical. You can weigh various factors, consider different perspectives, and make decisions that ultimately benefit the customer, the company, and the team
• You’re ambitious and committed to excellence. You know that building something great requires hard work and time, but to you, it’s all worth it
• You lead by example and are used to being held accountable for your team. You take ownership of driving the direction and make sure that everyone brings excellence to their craft with a laser focus on execution

Your Experience

Must-Have:

• Successful Track Record in Engineering Management: You have a proven track record of success as an Engineering Manager, Senior Engineering Manager, or Head of Engineering. Your background showcases your ability to lead and deliver results in engineering leadership positions
• Exceptional Hiring Skills: You have a demonstrated ability to build exceptional teams. You set a high bar for hiring processes and performance
• Strong Technical Background: Before transitioning into an engineering leadership role, you built a solid foundation as a senior IC in a technical role
• Experience Managing and Building a Strong Feedback Culture: You know what it takes to build an environment where feedback thrives. It’s second nature for you to give regular feedback that allows the team to improve beyond what they thought they were capable of
• You have built a culture of speed and urgency in a startup: You know how to achieve it without compromising on quality and put the right processes in place
• You communicate intentionally: You know how to communicate the right things to the right people through the right communication channels. You understand the role Engineering plays in building company-wide momentum

You won’t be a good fit if:

• You exclusively hire individuals with experience in the exact tech stack we use. We value adaptability and appreciate candidates who can quickly learn new languages or technologies
• You've only managed a team of engineers who are predominantly early-career or mid-career or who don't thrive with ownership or autonomy

Working at Odin 🖥

We encourage a balanced way of working. We’re a fast-growing startup building something very ambitious, and we expect you to work hard, and relish this challenge. However, we also offer flexibility, and we support your life outside of work so you can bring your best to the table.

Our benefits include:

• An equity option package so you can benefit from our success (you need skin in the game!)
• We’re remote-first, so you can work from home full-time, with no obligation to use the office or attend in-person socials (we value spending time together, but don’t make it mandatory)
• Choose your own laptop and receive an additional £1000 to spend on your home-tech setup, ensuring you have the right tools for the job
• Enjoy a £1000 yearly allowance for learning and wellness initiatives of your choosing (including gym membership). We prioritise self-care to ensure you bring your best self to work
• Receive your own expense card, eliminating out-of-pocket spending for work items and tools that matter
• Private health insurance to ensure your health isn’t compromised, allowing you to do your best work

Accessibility Adjustments ℹ️

We’re committed to removing invisible barriers. If there are any adjustments we can make to better support you, please let us know when you apply.

At Odin, we truly value the power of diversity and inclusion. We warmly invite applications from individuals of every gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, religion, civil or family status, age, disability, and anything else that makes you who you are. Your walk of life, background and experience brings a unique perspective that matters to us, as it helps us create products that resonate with and serve everyone.