VP of Engineering (AI)

TL;DR

VP of Engineering (AI): Leading the application engineering strategy and cross-functional team execution for a proactive AI chat application with an accent on backend, mobile, and desktop system architecture. Focus on delivering reliable, low-latency AI-powered workflows, making high-impact technical decisions, and scaling high-performance engineering teams.

Location: Must be based in Beijing, China

Company

hirify.global is building a proactive, AI-driven chat application designed to provide reliable, multi-step workflow assistance to users globally.

What you will do

• Own the end-to-end application engineering strategy across backend, mobile, and desktop platforms.
• Lead, grow, and mentor a high-performing team of senior engineers.
• Set the architectural direction for AI integrations, ensuring predictable behavior and clear abstractions.
• Partner with machine learning leadership to translate model capabilities into shippable product features.
• Establish operational excellence in observability, monitoring, privacy, and production reliability.
• Make critical technical decisions balancing speed, scalability, cost, and user experience.

Requirements

• Significant experience in leading application or product engineering for complex software systems.
• Strong background in building and shipping backend services in production environments.
• Deep understanding of AI model integration trade-offs and associated system design challenges.
• Proven ability to operate effectively across backend, mobile, and desktop platforms.
• Experience making high-impact technical decisions under conditions of ambiguity.
• Bias toward iteration, hands-on leadership, and high technical quality standards.

Culture & Benefits

• Emphasis on a high-talent density, small, and world-class team structure.
• Focus on rapid, independent execution and collective decision-making.
• Opportunity to influence the development of practical AI applications for a global user base.
• Commitment to technical excellence and operational discipline.

Hiring process

• Evaluation of credentials by the technical team.
• 3 to 4 interviews conducted via virtual meetings or onsite.
• Prompt, transparent decision-making process.