Engineering Team Lead - AI Start Up

Engineering Lead - AI-Native Startup
Dublin - Hybrid
Up to €150,000 + Equity

We're partnering with one of Dublin's most exciting AI-native startups as they look to hire an Engineering Lead to help scale both the product and engineering function.

This is not a corporate management role.

They're looking for someone who still loves building, shipping and solving problems technically, but who also wants to step into a bigger leadership role within a fast-moving startup environment.

The business is building an AI-native operational platform designed to automate complex workflows across the property and rental space. They already have customers live, the team is growing quickly, and product delivery is moving at serious pace.

The Role

This will be a genuine 50/50 role across hands-on engineering and technical leadership.

You'll work closely with the founders and engineering team to:

• Architect and ship key product features
• Improve delivery and engineering execution
• Mentor and support engineers
• Help shape technical direction
• Drive accountability across the team
• Work across roadmap planning and execution
• Stay close to the code while helping scale the engineering function

The team currently sits at 5 engineers and is expected to grow significantly over the next 12-18 months.

What They're Looking For

They're ideally looking for someone who has:

• Experience in a scaling startup or modern product-led SaaS environment
• Previously operated as a Tech Lead, Engineering Lead or hands-on Engineering Manager
• Strong JavaScript / TypeScript experience
• A product engineering mindset
• Experience shipping features end-to-end
• Strong technical judgement and architecture capability
• The ability to operate well in ambiguity and fast-moving environments

Importantly, they are not looking for:

• Jira/process-only managers
• Scrum-master style leadership
• People completely detached from engineering
• Heavy enterprise-style management backgrounds

The Environment

• AI-native product and engineering culture
• High ownership and autonomy
• Fast-moving startup environment
• Strong technical team
• Hybrid working - typically 1 day in office every 2 weeks in Dublin city centre
• Very collaborative culture with strong growth plans ahead

This is a genuinely exciting opportunity for someone who enjoys building products properly, wants real ownership, and is excited by the idea of helping scale a company at the right stage of growth.

Their customer base is growing, and that means so is their team, with plans to double their headcount in the near future, a great chance for someone ambitious ready to take this next step. If this sounds like you, apply and we can have a quiet chat.

How to Apply

To apply for this role, submit your CV via the application form provided. Alternatively, to speak in absolute confidence about this opportunity, please contact Jack Tyrrell via j.tyrrell@mcsgroup.jobs

Disclaimer

If you have a disability which means you require assistance at any stage of the recruitment process, please contact us directly to discuss. We are committed to providing equality of opportunity to all.

Please note, we are receiving an exceptionally high number of applications at present and will be unable to shortlist candidates who are not meeting the specific requirements for this role. Due to the high volume of applications, we may be unable to provide individual feedback. We thank you in advance for your understanding.