Is the Head of Engineering role remote?

No — this is an on-site role in San Francisco.

Where is the role based?

Wonderschool is hiring for this position in San Francisco.

What's the tech stack?

Joblaze extracted these technologies from the posting: AI/ML, Marketplace, SaaS.

What seniority level is this role?

Wonderschool targets c-level candidates for this position.

Is this full-time or contract?

Full-time for this Head of Engineering role at Wonderschool.

Head of Engineering at Wonderschool

Joblaze summary

The Head of Engineering at Wonderschool is tasked with leading a high-performing engineering team to ensure the timely delivery of scalable, revenue-generating products. This role requires a strong engineering background, with a focus on improving development processes and integrating AI-driven workflows. Ideal candidates will have experience in high-growth environments and a proven ability to manage and scale teams effectively. Wonderschool, a Series B company, emphasizes collaboration with product teams to align engineering output with business goals.

Joblaze insights

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Quick facts

Is the Head of Engineering role remote?: No — this is an on-site role in San Francisco.
Where is the role based?: Wonderschool is hiring for this position in San Francisco.
What's the tech stack?: Joblaze extracted these technologies from the posting: AI/ML, Marketplace, SaaS.
What seniority level is this role?: Wonderschool targets c-level candidates for this position.
Is this full-time or contract?: Full-time for this Head of Engineering role at Wonderschool.

From the original posting

About Wonderschool

Wonderschool builds software and systems that help businesses operate, grow, and generate revenue. We started in childcare and are expanding into adjacent verticals including healthcare, microschools, and other service-based businesses. Our platform combines marketplace, SaaS, and government infrastructure.

We are a Series B company backed by Andreessen Horowitz, Goldman Sachs, Long Journey Ventures, and First Round Capital. The business is cash flow positive and expanding.

A core part of our strategy is using AI systems to increase speed and leverage across the company. We have a dedicated Head of AI Agent Systems role focused on building that capability. The Head of Engineering is responsible for building the high-performing engineering organization that can ship reliable, scalable products and fully leverage these systems.

Position Summary

The Head of Engineering owns product delivery, engineering execution, and team performance.

This role is responsible for ensuring the engineering team consistently ships high-quality, revenue-driving product quickly and reliably. It is a hands-on leadership role: you will manage the team, drive execution, improve development processes, and partner closely with Product and the Head of AI Agent Systems to increase velocity.

This role reports directly to the CEO.

Responsibilities

Own Engineering Execution and Delivery

Ensure the team consistently ships high-quality product on time
Reduce time from idea to production for core features
Drive accountability for delivery across the team
Prioritize and ship features tied to revenue quickly

Build and Lead a High-Performance Engineering Team

Manage, coach, and develop engineers
Hire strong engineers and raise the bar over time
Set a high performance standard and enforce it
Address underperformance quickly and directly

Improve Development Velocity and Quality

Improve engineering processes to increase speed without sacrificing quality
Ensure code quality, testing, and reliability standards are maintained
Partner with the Head of AI Agent Systems to integrate AI-driven workflows into the development process
Ensure engineers adopt tools and systems that increase output

Own Architecture and Technical Direction

Make and enforce key architectural decisions
Ensure systems are scalable, maintainable, and aligned with product needs
Drive simplification and reduce technical debt where it slows the business

Partner with Product and Business Teams

Work closely with the Head of Product to translate priorities into shipped product
Ensure alignment between product requirements and engineering execution
Support GTM and operations by delivering the systems needed to drive revenue

Drive Business Impact

Ensure engineering output directly supports revenue growth
Improve the speed of shipping features that impact conversion, onboarding, and usage
Balance speed and reliability to support long-term growth

What Success Looks Like (6-12 Months)

Engineering consistently ships high-quality product on time
Time from idea to production is significantly reduced
The team is high-performing with clear accountability
Engineering output is clearly tied to revenue and product usage
AI systems are fully integrated into engineering workflows

Required Qualifications

Strong engineering background with experience building and shipping production systems
Experience managing and scaling engineering teams
Track record of delivering product quickly in a high-growth environment
Strong technical judgment and ability to make architectural decisions
Experience working closely with product and business teams

Preferred Qualifications

Experience at a high-growth startup
Experience improving engineering velocity and processes
Experience integrating AI or automation into development workflows
Background as a founder or early-stage engineer

What We Are Looking For

Someone who builds high-performing teams, not just systems
Someone who drives execution and holds people accountable
Someone who balances speed and quality effectively
Someone who partners well with product and leadership
Someone who is comfortable being hands-on when needed

Compensation and Benefits

Compensation is competitive and commensurate with experience. This role is eligible for equity.

Wonderschool offers a competitive benefits package, including:

Health benefits with up to 100% coverage for employee premiums and up to 80% for dependents
Wifi and employee wellness stipends
Flexible PTO, paid holidays, and mental wellness days
Competitive parental leave (eligible after 6 months of employment)

Location

In-person, 5-6 days a week in our office in Rincon Hill, San Francisco.

Wonderschool is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We plan and structure our interviews to directly assess skills and talent.