Handoff is a new mobile & web app for the $500 billion market of remodeling contractors in the US. We use generative AI technology to provide Remodelers a fast, accurate, and intuitive way to create construction cost estimates in minutes. There are 600,000+ contractors in the US who could be the Users of Handoff and we're looking for teammates as passionate as we are to help us win this market.

Handoff has also established itself as the market leader for construction pricing data and integrations with the top construction materials suppliers. The team at Handoff is distributed worldwide and comes from top technology companies such as Apple, Tesla, and WeWork.

Why join us?

Handoff is the AI agent that runs a construction company. We help remodelers automate estimating, streamline operations, and win more work—backed by real-time cost data, intuitive design, and workflows that “speak contractor.” With over 10,000 monthly active users and $6B in annualized project volume already flowing through our platform, we’re becoming the trusted partner for the people who build our homes.

We are backed by $25M+ raised from Y Combinator, Sequoia, Initialized, and Greycroft. Our team is distributed across hubs in Austin, São Paulo, and Buenos Aires, and we are deeply focused on building intuitive, high-impact solutions that make a real difference for our users.

Head of Engineering at Handoff

As a Head of Engineering, you will build and lead an international engineering team to develop an intuitive, reliable, AI-driven platform for residential contractors. You will deliver on time practical software features and AI tools that automate estimating, project management, client communication, and materials purchasing. This role requires a balance of technical leadership, a strategic mindset, and the ability to collaborate across teams to improve product quality, usability, and customer satisfaction.

What you'll do

• Technical Leadership: Manage engineers and guide them in the development of technical solutions aligned with business goals.
• Drive Practical AI Implementation: Steer the application of AI to solve real-world problems, ensuring a focus on delivering tangible and valuable outcomes.
• Manage Distributed Teams: Lead and mentor distributed, international engineering teams, including those in LATAM, Europe, and India.
• Provide Technical Leadership: Offer hands-on technical leadership and support to the engineering team, stepping in to address technical challenges as needed.
• Product-Focused Approach: Ensure engineering consistently improves the customer experience.

About You

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or a related field.
• Proven leadership experience in managing distributed, international engineering teams, including experience with teams in regions such as LATAM, Europe, and India.
• Strong familiarity and practical experience with Node.js, Expo, TypeScript, and AWS cloud services.
• Direct experience managing engineers working with AI and machine learning is essential.
• A strong passion for practical AI applications and their real-world impact.
• Demonstrated experience in handling and optimizing complex data pipelines.
• A background working at startups (Series A to C funding stages); founder experience is considered a significant plus.
• Proven ability to effectively manage and scale engineering teams of 40 or more engineers.
• Hands-on technical capability and willingness to contribute technically when necessary.
• Experience working at product-led companies is considered a plus.

What we offer

• Competitive Salary + Equity
• Unlimited Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 401(k)
• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Life & Disability Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Dependent Care FSA (DC FSA)
• Relocation Allowance
• Top-Notch Equipment - Choose your laptop!
• Team Offsites Around the World – In 2024, we gathered in Poland, Mexico, and Florida - where to next?

If you are passionate about building exceptional user experiences and want to be part of a team that values product impact and technical excellence, we’d love to hear from you!