Head of Engineering

About Lemon.io

Lemon.io is a profitable, growing talent marketplace that connects vetted senior engineers with companies that need them. We’ve been in business for 10 years, have 60 people across Ukraine, Europe, Canada, and the US, and process over $16M in annual GMV. We compress the traditional 2–5 week hiring timeline down to 24–48 hours through a curated, pre-vetted supply of developers.

Hiring is still broken. Recruiters spend weeks building candidate pipelines on traditional platforms, burning energy on unqualified leads. We’re building the product that changes that. Giving recruiters qualified, vetted candidates within 24 hours without the grind. This is a pivotal moment: we’re transitioning from a services-driven marketplace to a technology-driven platform. We need an engineering leader who can drive that transformation.

The Role

You will own engineering at Lemon.io. You’ll lead a growing team of engineers, make critical architecture and prioritization decisions, and be directly accountable for the speed and quality of what we ship. This is not a management-layer role. You’ll be hands-on, deeply involved in product decisions, and working side by side with the founder.

What You’ll Do:

• Own the technical roadmap and make sure every engineering effort maps directly to business impact. No features for features’ sake.
• Lead and grow an engineering team that ships fast, iterates constantly, and treats complexity as a cost.
• Tackle the hard, multi-layered problem: automated vetting, intelligent matching at scale, demand-side bottlenecks. And figure out where the real leverage is.
• Make hard prioritization calls. Decide what we build, what we skip, and what we kill.
• Work directly with the founder and product team to define what success looks like before writing a single line of code.
• Build the engineering culture: high ownership, high speed, low bureaucracy.

Who You Are:

• Product-minded, business-first
• Obsessed with simplicity
• First principles thinker
• Fast. Bias toward action

Experience:

• You’ve led engineering teams (5–30+ people) at a startup or high-growth company.
• You have hands-on experience with modern stacks and are comfortable with AI/ML tooling.
• You’ve worked in a distributed, async-first team.

Why Lemon.io:

• Profitable and growing. No fundraising pressure, real business fundamentals.
• A pivotal moment: you’re not maintaining an engine, you’re building one. The product roadmap is wide open.
• Direct access to the founder. No layers. Your decisions ship.
• A massive, unsolved problem: hiring is still broken. We’re building the product that makes it radically faster for companies to find qualified engineers.
• A team of 60 people who move fast, care deeply, and have survived the hard years together.

For this position, we accept applicants from the following countries:

Albania, Andorra, Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Vatican City, Greece, Denmark, Estonia, Iceland, Spain, Italy, Cyprus, Latvia, Lithuania, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Malta, Moldova, Monaco, Netherlands, Germany, Norway, North Macedonia, Poland, Portugal, Romania, San Marino, Slovakia, Slovenia, Ukraine, Finland, France, Croatia, Montenegro, Czech Republic, Switzerland, Sweden, Argentina, Belize, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, El Salvador, Guatemala, Haiti, Honduras, Jamaica, Mexico, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Puerto Rico

Position Details

• Job Title: Head of Engineering
• Company / Organisation: Lemon.io
• Location: USA timezones, European timezones
• Employment Type: Full-time
• Field / Industry: Software Development
• Work Arrangement: On-site or hybrid - USA timezones, European timezones

About This Opportunity

This full-time opportunity at Lemon.io is an excellent opening for experienced professionals in the field of software engineering and technology. The role is structured around an on-site or hybrid environment based in USA timezones, European timezones and is designed for candidates who are ready to make a meaningful contribution from the moment they join.

Based in USA timezones, European timezones, this role offers the opportunity to collaborate closely with a local team in a structured professional environment. Candidates currently based in the area or open to relocation are strongly encouraged to apply.

Whether you are an established practitioner in software engineering and technology or a highly skilled professional looking for your next challenge, this Head of Engineering role offers the platform to apply your expertise in a real-world, results-oriented environment. Lemon.io is looking for a candidate who can hit the ground running and add genuine value to the team.

Who Should Apply

This role is ideal for candidates who have a solid background in software engineering and technology and a demonstrable track record of delivering high-quality results. You should possess analytical thinking, attention to technical detail, and a methodical approach to problem-solving. Experience working with modern development tools, version control systems, and cloud platforms will be an advantage, though a commitment to continuous learning and professional development is equally valued.

Beyond technical or domain expertise, Lemon.io is looking for someone who communicates clearly, collaborates effectively with colleagues and stakeholders, and takes ownership of their work from start to finish. If you thrive in a professional environment and are passionate about the opportunity to build reliable, scalable, and high-performing digital products, we encourage you to apply.

Key Competencies for This Role

Successful candidates for the Head of Engineering position at Lemon.io will typically demonstrate the following core competencies:

• Domain expertise - a strong foundation of knowledge and hands-on experience in software engineering and technology
• Problem-solving ability - the capacity to identify challenges, think critically, and implement practical solutions efficiently
• Communication skills - clear and professional communication with colleagues, stakeholders, and partners at all levels
• Self-management - strong time management and the ability to prioritise a varied workload while meeting deadlines
• Team collaboration - a collaborative and supportive approach to working alongside colleagues across departments or locations
• Adaptability - the ability to respond positively to change and thrive in a dynamic, evolving work environment

How to Apply

To apply for this Head of Engineering position at Lemon.io, click the "Apply Now" button on this page. You will be taken directly to the official application page where you can complete and submit your application.

Before applying, please ensure that your CV or résumé is fully up to date and clearly highlights your experience and accomplishments in software engineering and technology. If a cover letter is included or requested, tailor it specifically to this role and explain how your background, skills, and goals align with what Lemon.io is looking for in a Head of Engineering.

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