Head of Performance Engineering

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Talent and Business Development @ Natcap | Science-based nature intelligence (biodiversity and ecosystems, water, pollution)Help build the software powering a nature-positive futureWe’ve lost 85% of the world’s wetlands, 35% of its forests, and 65% of its wildlife. Nature loss is the next frontier in sustainability, and
Natcap
is here to drive the response.We’re on a mission to accelerate the nature-positive transition by integrating
nature intelligence
into business decision-making. We''re now looking for a visionary
Head of Engineering
to lead our tech team and help scale the software that will change how the world approaches nature risk.You’ll lead the technology strategy, build a world-class engineering team, and deliver a product our customers love.Own the technology strategy
and delivery of secure, performant, scalable software.Build and lead a high-performing team
across backend, frontend, infrastructure, and data.Ensure engineering excellence
, balancing quality, speed, and impact.Drive innovation
across our product, internal tools, and scientific data workflows.Stay hands-on —you’re just as comfortable coding and reviewing as you are with strategy.A proven track record as a senior engineering leader in high-growth B2B SaaS.Experience building and shipping complex products, including those with data science and AI components.Technical depth across Python, Typescript, GraphQL, AWS, and Terraform.A track record of enabling strong engineering culture and delivery practices.Experience with geospatial data, sustainability, risk or compliance domains.Own what you build
– Competitive salary and meaningful equity.Time in nature
– We regularly get outdoors to reflect and plan.Hybrid flexibility
– 3 days/week in our London office (Farringdon).Wellbeing focus
– Lifestyle benefits, robust sick pay, and mental health support.Be part of building the infrastructure for the nature-positive economy.Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Engineering and Information Technology
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