Stop building AI prototypes. Start building the AI Backbone.Most AI roles right now are stuck in \"Proof of Concept\" purgatory. This isn't one of them.We're searching for aHead of Engineeringto join a \"secure start-up\" within a global powerhouse in industrial and M&A consulting. Our client has been building an \"AI Startup\" led by exGoogle veterans, and they need a technical heavyweight to own the engine.The Mission You are theArchitect-in-Chief. Your job is to build a production-grade AI platform that first revolutionises how their global consultancy operates, and then becomes the product they sell to Fortune 500 clients.What you'll own: Architectural Vision:Lead the design of RAG systems, LLM-based agents, and complex multi-step workflows. The Technical Backbone:Build a modular, reusable AI platform onAzureandKubernetes. Ship to Production:Move at lightning speed from POC → MVP → Global Scale. Leadership from the Trenches:Hire and mentor a high-talent team across Lisbon, Paris, and Boston while staying hands-on in the code.Why this is a \"Dream Job\" for a Builder: The \"Secure Startup\" Model:All the speed, agility, and \"build from scratch\" excitement of a startup, but with the salary, stability, and massive datasets of a global firm. Real-World Impact:Your work won't sit on a shelf. You'll be automating workflows for Private Equity, Automotive, and Industrial giants. Elite Tech Pedigree:Work alongside mentors from Google and a ($1B+ AI firm) who are committed to pushing the frontier of Agentic frameworks.What We're Looking For: The \"Doer\" Mindset:You are a senior Engineer who still loves to design and build. System Design Mastery:You've built production-grade backend systems that don't break under pressure. Tech Stack:Deep experience withKubernetes ,Azure, and (ideally)RAG/LLMarchitectures. Ambiguity Specialist:You can make high-stakes architectural decisions when the roadmap is a blank slate.Practical Details: Location:Flexible EU (Hubs inLisbonorParis ). Relocation to Lisbon is highly encouraged! Comp:Competitive base +aggressive performance incentives(30% bonus + special upside programs). The Vibe:High autonomy, low ego, and a \"mission-first\" culture.Apply now with a copy of your CVAt Quotacom, we take the security and privacy of your personal data very seriously, any data we hold will be in accordance with data protection legislation. Full details of our privacy notice can be /privacy-notice/