Job Description

Lead Technical Innovation for Multi-Platform Fintech Company
Wykco operates cutting-edge AI-powered investment platforms serving institutional investors and alternative asset managers globally. We're seeking a senior Head of Product Engineering to take ownership of our complete technology stack, drive AI model development, and build scalable solutions across multiple investment platforms.
Key Responsibilities:

• Multi-Platform Technical Ownership: Take complete ownership of existing investment platforms and technology stack, optimizing performance and user experience across diverse business applications
• AI Model Development & Customization: Build, train, and customize AI models for investment analysis, risk assessment, and automated decision-making processes
• Platform Architecture & Scaling: Design and implement scalable architecture supporting rapid user growth and complex financial workflows across multiple platforms simultaneously
• Team Building & Leadership: Recruit, mentor, and lead engineering team as platforms scale, establishing technical culture and development processes
• Product Strategy & Innovation: Collaborate with business teams to transform complex investment processes into intuitive user experiences and competitive technical advantages
• Security & Compliance: Implement enterprise-grade security frameworks meeting financial services regulatory requirements across all platforms
• Performance Optimization: Ensure platform reliability, speed, and scalability while managing technical debt and system improvements
• Integration & Automation: Build seamless integrations with third-party services, APIs, and financial infrastructure to enhance platform capabilities

What Makes This Role Unique:

• AI-First Development: Work with cutting-edge AI/ML technologies in financial services applications
• Multi-Platform Mastery: Gain expertise across diverse fintech applications and investment strategies
• Technical Leadership: Build and lead engineering team from early-stage startup to scaled operation
• Strategic Impact: Direct influence on product roadmap and competitive advantage through technology
• Significant Equity: Substantial equity participation with high growth potential
• Innovation Freedom: Architect solutions from optimization through scaling with significant technical autonomy

Essential Requirements:

• 5+ years full-stack development experience with platform ownership and technical leadership responsibilities
• AI/ML expertise including model development, training, deployment, and customization for business applications
• Multi-platform development experience managing diverse applications and technology stacks simultaneously
• Team leadership experience with proven ability to recruit, mentor, and scale engineering teams
• Financial technology or enterprise software experience with security, compliance, and scalability requirements
• Modern technology stack proficiency in cloud platforms, APIs, databases, and development frameworks
• Product-focused engineering approach balancing user needs, business requirements, and technical excellence
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent practical experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• Fintech or financial services platform development experience
• No-code/low-code platform experience and optimization capabilities
• Machine learning in finance applications (risk assessment, portfolio optimization, trading algorithms)
• Startup scaling experience from early stage through significant growth phases
• Open source contributions or technical thought leadership in relevant technologies
• Advanced degrees in Computer Science, AI/ML, or related technical fields
• Professional certifications in cloud platforms, AI/ML, or relevant technologies

Personal Characteristics:

• Technical excellence with commitment to code quality, security, and scalable architecture
• Strategic thinking ability to balance innovation with reliability and business impact
• Leadership potential with enthusiasm for building and mentoring high-performing technical teams
• Problem-solving focus with ability to tackle complex technical challenges independently
• Startup adaptability comfortable with ambiguity, rapid change, and autonomous decision-making
• User-centric approach with focus on creating exceptional experiences for sophisticated financial professionals

Skills Required