Deputy Head of Engineering Job at Ruby Labs

Deputy Head of Engineering

Ruby Labs

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We are looking for a Deputy Head of Engineering who will act as a technical guardian and a right hand to the Head of Engineering. You won't just be managing people; you will be the key person responsible for the architectural integrity, security, and technical excellence of our projects. Your role is to bridge the gap between high-level engineering strategy and day-to-day execution.

Job Responsibility:

Architectural Guardrails: Ensuring all projects strictly follow the established company architecture
Rigorous Code Review: Maintaining a high bar for code quality across teams
Project Bootstrapping: Hands-on involvement in the deployment and configuration of new projects
Security & Compliance: Implementing and overseeing security measures at both the code level and hosting level
Innovation & AI Adoption: Leading the implementation of new technologies, specifically focusing on AI-driven workflows and MCP to enhance developer productivity
Growth Engineering: Managing technical aspects of A/B testing via Growthbook and ensuring accurate data tracking through Mixpanel and GTM
Technical Leadership & Hiring: Conducting technical interviews to scale the team and mentoring developers
Continuous Improvement: Proactively identifying outdated practices and replacing them with modern, more efficient workflows

Requirements:

Node.js & Next.js Expert: 3+ years of intensive experience with the stack
Proven Leadership: 3+ years of experience managing engineering teams
Infrastructure & DevOps: Solid experience with AWS and Cloudflare
Database Mastery: Deep understanding of Postgres and experience with modern ORMs like Drizzle or Prisma
Analytical Mindset: Proficiency in setting up and interpreting data from Mixpanel and Google Analytics
experience running systematic A/B tests
Security First: Strong knowledge of web security principles (OWASP, WAF, hosting-level protection)
Communication & Resilience: Ability to communicate clearly with both technical teams and stakeholders while maintaining focus in a fast-paced environment

Nice to have:

MCP Knowledge: Practical experience with Model Context Protocol to build or optimize AI-assisted development tools
Performance Tuning: Experience in fine-tuning Web Vitals and optimizing backend latency for high-traffic applications
Advanced AI Integration: Experience building custom AI agents or complex RAG systems

What we offer:

Remote Work Environment: Embrace the freedom to work from anywhere, anytime
Unlimited PTO: Enjoy unlimited paid time off
Paid National Holidays: Celebrate and relax on national holidays with paid time off
Company-provided MacBook: Experience seamless productivity with top-notch Apple MacBooks provided to all employees who need them
Flexible Independent Contractor Agreement: Unlock the benefits of flexibility, autonomy, and entrepreneurial opportunities

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Job Posted:
February 20, 2026

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

Remote work

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