[Remote] Head of Engineering - Stealth AI Industrial Commerce Startup

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. UP.Labs is hiring a hands-on Head of Engineering for a stealth startup building an AI-powered identification and commerce platform for a large, fragmented industrial aftermarket. In this role, you will lead and grow the engineering team while architecting and owning the core platform, including data pipelines and AI/ML integration layers.ResponsibilitiesLead and grow the engineering team, balancing hands-on development with strategic leadershipArchitect and own the core platform, including data pipelines, AI/ML integration layers, machine vision systems, and scalable cloud infrastructureLead ingestion and transformation of complex structured industrial data — bridging the gap between how equipment is built and how it can be identified and serviced in the fieldBuild and oversee a mobile-first product experience, leveraging camera, LiDAR, and on-device sensors for AI-powered identification in the fieldDesign and ship robust integrations with OEM ERP and DMS systems to ingest inventory, pricing, and product data at scalePartner with Product and Data Science to translate messy real-world industrial workflows into intelligent, automated systemsDrive best practices around security, CI/CD, observability, testing, and documentationEstablish the technical vision for AI-driven identification, predictive data enrichment, and closed-loop fulfillment executionManage and mentor distributed contributors (including nearshore/offshore teams) to build a high-performance engineering cultureDeliver quick MVP iterations while laying the foundation for enterprise scaleSkills8+ years in software engineering, including 4+ years leading small, high-output teams in early-stage environmentsStrong backend or full-stack background and ability to remain hands-onProven experience scaling B2B enterprise SaaS platforms with real-time data pipelines and system integrations - you think in SLAs, uptime, and enterprise integration patternsExpertise in cloud architecture, CI/CD pipelines, observability, and distributed systemsExperience working with AI/ML platforms (e.g., predictive models, computer vision, optimization engines, LLM copilots)Experience overseeing or building mobile app products (iOS/Android); familiarity with on-device sensor capabilities (camera, LiDAR) is a strong plusFamiliarity with ERP/CRM/DMS integrations - SAP experience is a plusExperience leading or managing distributed teams (nearshore/offshore)Background in aftermarket, supply chain, manufacturing, or industrial systems (nice-to-have)BenefitsFull ownership, meaningful equityRemote-friendly. We care about output, not locationCompany OverviewUP.Labs is a first-of-its-kind venture lab unlocking the future of transportation and mobility. It was founded in undefined, and is headquartered in Santa Monica, CA, US, with a workforce of 11-50 employees. Its website is https://up.partners/labs.