Head of Engineering
HyperDevJohannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
Posted March 26, 2026
Full Time
About the Company
HyperDev is a spin-out within the HyperionDev ecosystem, backed by a profitable global tech education company. We're building tools for developers who want leverage, not autopilot.
Job Description
We are seeking a Head of Engineering to lead our small team in building and shipping features on our AI-powered developer platform. The ideal candidate will have a strong engineering background, experience leading teams, and a passion for building software with humans and AI.
Requirements
- 2+ years as an Engineering Manager, Tech Lead, or leading engineers while remaining hands-on
- 6+ years building production software
- Shipped at least one production feature using LLM APIs, RAG, or agent workflows
- Professional experience with TypeScript, React, and Python
- Built and maintained third-party integrations in production
- Experience with CI/CD pipelines and automated testing
- Track record of shipping in environments with evolving priorities
- Delivered work end-to-end without heavy project management support
- Ability to work independently and proactively in a fast-moving startup, full-stack development environment
Benefits
- Competitive salary
- Stock options
- Professional growth opportunities
- Flexible working hours
- Collaborative and dynamic work environment