
VP Engineering - Paris at H Company (Paris, France)
H Company· Paris, France·
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VP Engineering
About H:
H exists to push the boundaries of superintelligence with agentic AI. By automating complex, multi-step tasks typically performed by humans, AI agents will help unlock full human potential.
H is hiring the world’s best AI talent, seeking those who are dedicated as much to building safely and responsibly as to advancing disruptive agentic capabilities. We promote a mindset of openness, learning, and collaboration, where everyone has something to contribute.
CONTEXT
H Company is building a new class of agentic AI systems—autonomous software capable of executing complex workflows across tools and environments.
Following a landmark European seed round and early enterprise traction, the company is entering a pivotal phase: scaling from breakthrough technology and early deployments to a robust, global AI platform business.
To support this transition, H Company is hiring a VP Engineering to join the company’s evolution from startup to category-defining scale-up.
MISSION
The VP Engineering will be responsible for:
- Defining and executing a scalable, defensible technology strategy
- Building a world-class engineering organization and platform
- Partnering with the CTO on product direction, and long-term vision
- Ensuring H Company successfully bridges frontier AI research and enterprise-grade deployment
This role is central to converting early technical advantage into sustained product leadership and commercial scale.
CORE RESPONSIBILITIES
- PLATFORM & TECHNOLOGY STRATEGY
- Architect and scale H’s AI platform (agents, orchestration, model integration, infra)
- Make critical build vs. buy decisions across the stack
- Ensure performance, reliability, and cost efficiency at scale
- Establish durable technical moats in a rapidly evolving AI landscape
- FROM INNOVATION TO PRODUCTIZATION
- Translate cutting-edge AI capabilities into repeatable, enterprise-ready products
- Standardize systems that are currently bespoke or forward-deployed
- Balance speed of iteration with platform robustness and maintainability
- ORGANIZATIONAL SCALE
- Build and lead a high-caliber engineering organization
- Scale from a startup structure to multi-layered, high-output teams
- Implement processes that enable speed without sacrificing quality
- CROSS-FUNCTIONAL LEADERSHIP
- Operate at the intersection of Research, Product, and Go-to-Market
- Align engineering execution with customer outcomes and revenue growth
- Help define the company’s long-term product and platform positioning
LEADERSHIP & SCALE
- Experience as VP Engineering (or equivalent) in a high-growth, venture-backed environment
- Proven ability to scale teams and systems through rapid growth phases
TECHNICAL CREDIBILITY
- Deep expertise in distributed systems, AI/ML infrastructure, or developer platforms
- Ability to engage with frontier research while driving production excellence
STRATEGIC ORIENTATION
- Strong product intuition and ability to shape platform strategy
- Comfortable operating in ambiguity and fast-moving technical landscapes
OPPORTUNITY
This is a rare opportunity to:
- Shape the technical foundation of a potential category leader in agentic AI
- Partner directly with the CEO on company-building and strategic decisions
- Play a defining role in scaling a European AI company to global relevance
Location:
- Paris or London.
- Please expect some travel between offices on a reasonable cadence (e.g., every 4-6 weeks).
What We Offer:
- Join the exciting journey of shaping the future of AI, and be part of the early days of one of the hottest AI startups.
- Collaborate with a fun, dynamic, and multicultural team, working alongside world-class AI talent in a highly collaborative environment.
If you want to change the status quo in AI, join us.
Why work at H Company
- Culture: Described as "fast-moving, creative, and collaborative" with a "high-trust, multicultural environment." Values include integrity, curiosity, impact-first mentality, and "ship fast, learn faster" hcompany.ai/careers
- Work style: Hackathons spark bold ideas, regular offsites, team celebrations. "Everyone’s empowered to take initiative, fix what’s broken, and own outcomes." hcompany.ai/careers
- Team composition: A blend of deep research expertise and hands-on experience building and deploying mission-critical technology at global scale. Teams include Research Lab, Forward Deployed Engineering, and Product Development hcompany.ai/team
- Locations: Headquarters in Paris, hub in London. Roles likely span both offices with flexibility (policy not explicitly stated).
- Role types actively hiring: Research, Forward Deployed Engineering, Product Development jobs.ashbyhq.com/hcompany