Head of Engineering
RealAvatar:
RealAvatar is scaling access to the world’s biggest thinkers through AI-powered avatars, combining cutting-edge LLM technology with real-time audio and video synthesis.
We're seeking an exceptional Head of Engineering to lead our technical vision and scale our architecture to meet growing demand.
The Role:
As Head of Engineering, you'll drive technical strategy and execution, leading a distributed engineering team building consumer-facing AI applications. You'll be responsible for scaling our architecture, LLM pipelines, and real-time video processing systems while maintaining high performance and reliability.
Key Responsibilities:
Lead technical strategy and architecture decisions for our AI-powered avatar platform, real-time video processing and streaming capabilitiesScale our architecture and LLM pipelines to handle increasing user demandDrive technical decisions around AI/ML infrastructure, cloud services, and data architecture and establish engineering best practices.Oversee system reliability, performance optimization, and infrastructure costsCollaborate with product and business teams to align technical roadmap with company goalsBuild and mentor a high-performing engineering team across multiple domainsLead technical due diligence and vendor evaluation for key partnerships Required Qualifications:
CS degree or equivalent requiredExperience with real-time video processing and streaming technologies (e.g. WebRTC, HLS, websockets)Track record of building and leading engineering teamsStrong understanding of cloud infrastructure (GCP / AWS)Experience with modern AI/ML frameworks and toolsExcellent communication skills and ability to bridge technical and business considerations Preferred Qualifications:
Proven experience scaling consumer-facing applications and servicesAdvanced degree in Computer Science or background in a related fieldTrack record of successful product launches and scaling high loaded applicationsPublications or contributions to the AI/ML communityExperience with agile methodologies and remote team management What we offer:
Opportunity to shape the future of AI-powered interactionsCompetitive compensation package including equityRemote-first culture with flexibility for Bay Area or European time zonesCutting-edge technical challenges at the intersection of AI and consumer techCollaborative environment focused on innovationProfessional development and learning opportunities
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