Head of AI Engineerin (Austin)

Ideal CandidateYou are a builder of real systems that changed how teams operate.You've built something from the ground up that endured and scaled, not just shipped onceYou've shipped real AI-powered products, not demos, not prototypesYou think in systems, not featuresYou naturally turn chaos into clear, repeatable processesYou lead with energy and clarityYou care deeply about output, not activityTasks you will ownInstall the AI Production EngineTear down and fully map current product development workflowsIdentify bottlenecks and constraints limiting speedDesign and launch a repeatable, agentic engineering workflowTurn fragmented work into a clear system with defined inputs and outputsDrive 4x Product VelocityImplement workflows that significantly increase shipping speed and outputMove from idea to shipping product dramatically fasterMeasure and prove before/after improvements in velocity and throughputBuild with AI (Not around it)Architect and deploy agent-based workflows that eliminate manual workEnsure systems are production gradeShip real features using these systems within the first 30 daysExpand Beyond EngineeringEnable non-engineers to contribute meaningfully using AI toolsExtend systems into growth, marketing or operationsDrive early business impactLead Adoption and Behavior ChangeDrive alignment with leadership and engineeringTrain teams to use the system effectivelyCreate a culture where AI driven building becomes defaultThe Role is NOTA research or experimentation role with no shipped outputA prompt engineering position focused on tinkering with toolsA manager only role detached from buildingA slow, iterative optimization toleA recommend and observe consultantJob SkillsExperience building agentic workflows or autonomous systemsAbility to design end to end workflowsStrong understanding of how to eliminate bottlenecks and increase throughputHands on experience with LLMs, Agent frameworks and Automation pipelinesAbility to move from concept to production quicklyProven ability to ship real productsStrong bias toward speed without sacrificing qualityComfortable working across full stackAbility to lead both engineers and non engineersStrong communication and visualization skillsDrives adoption through resultsBonus ExperienceStartup or early stage company experienceHistory of increasing team outputEducationBachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or equivalent experienceCompensation: $100K - $150KThe base salary range shown above reflects typical offers for this role. For the right candidate, we're willing to increase the base salary on top of any bonus and equity, so total compensation can be significantly higher based on experience and impact.To Apply:Please make a short video introducing yourself and what you're about. It should be a casual, no-production, webcam-style video, no longer than 2 minutes. Email your resume, the video link (no password protection), and a cover letter to careers@techless.com.