Constructor Knowledge

Constructor Group is an international research-led ecosystem headquartered in Switzerland, integrating education, research, and business services to foster global innovation. It operates through…

Data ScienceEducationGlobal NetworkInnovationMachine IntelligenceResearchTechnology PlatformVenture Capitalconstructor.org

Constructor Knowledge

Constructor Group is an international research-led ecosystem headquartered in Switzerland, integrating education, research, and business services to foster global innovation. It operates through…

Data ScienceEducationGlobal NetworkInnovationMachine IntelligenceResearchTechnology PlatformVenture Capitalconstructor.org

HQSchaffhausen, CH

Team Size114

Open Jobs8

Total Funding-

Latest FundraiseUnknown

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Head of Engineering

RemoteAR

Remote • AR

ABOUT THE COMPANY

Constructor Group is driven by the belief that knowledge is the solution against all evil. We are a global institution focused on making scientists, teachers, and students more effective and efficient.

Our integrated ecosystem focuses on fundamental technology needs relevant to science and education: generative AI, MetaPresence, computing, robotics, energy, health & bio, and neuroscience. Constructor Group consists of three main pillars – Constructor Knowledge, Constructor Capital, and Constructor Tech – uniting science, technology, and education around a single deeply fundamental and yet very applied mission.

ABOUT THE ROLE

Constructor Group is looking for a Head of Engineering to lead the company’s technology and software development function.

This role is responsible for defining and executing the technology strategy, managing engineering teams, ensuring high-quality product delivery, and building scalable, reliable, and secure technology solutions.

The ideal candidate is a strong technical leader with a hands-on engineering background, experience managing development teams, and the ability to align technology decisions with business goals.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Lead the software development function and manage engineering teams.

REQUIREMENTS

Proven experience as a CTO, Head of Engineering, VP Engineering, Head of Development, or similar senior technology leadership role.
Strong hands-on background in software engineering and system architecture.
Experience managing engineering teams and technical managers.
Strong understanding of modern software development practices, cloud infrastructure, DevOps, CI/CD, security, and scalable architecture.
Experience delivering complex digital products or platforms.

NICE TO HAVE

Experience in EdTech, SaaS, AI, data platforms, enterprise software, or digital learning products.
Experience with distributed international engineering teams.
Experience in technical transformation, platform modernization, or scaling engineering organizations.
Previous startup or scale-up experience.

SUCCESS IN THIS ROLE LOOKS LIKE

A clear and realistic technology roadmap is in place.
Engineering teams deliver predictably and with high quality.
Technical architecture supports business growth and product scalability.
Communication between product, engineering, and business stakeholders is smooth.
Development processes become more structured, transparent, and efficient.

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