Head of Product Engineering

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

Location: Stellenbosch, Western Cape, ZA

Posted Date: 10/10/2025