Head of Engineering / Technology (AI & Satellite Intelligence)Location: Spain (Madrid preferred – Hybrid)Type: Full-timeSalary: Up to ~€50,000 base + Equity
About UsWe are an early-stage Spanish startup building the next generation of AI-powered solutions using satellite imagery to improve agriculture and energy decision-making .
Our mission is to turn advanced research into scalable technology that delivers real-world environmental and economic impact.
We are now looking for a Head of Engineering / Technology to build and lead our technical foundation from the ground up.
The RoleAs Head of Engineering / Technology, you will translate research concepts into production-ready systems and define the company's technical roadmap.
This is a hands-on leadership role suited to someone excited about building technology, teams, and products in a fast-moving startup environment.
Key ResponsibilitiesLead development of the company's core AI and technology platformBuild scalable ML pipelines using satellite and geospatial dataDevelop algorithms for agriculture and energy use casesIntegrate modern AI approaches, including LLM-based workflows where relevantTake research prototypes to production-level systemsDefine architecture, infrastructure, and engineering best practicesCollaborate closely with founders on product and technical strategyHelp recruit and mentor future engineering team members
What We're Looking ForStrong background in Machine Learning / AI engineeringExperience working with satellite imagery, geospatial data, or computer visionAbility to move from research ideas to scalable deployed systemsStrong software engineering skills (Python ecosystem preferred)Experience building AI products or technical platforms from scratchComfortable working in an early-stage startup environmentEntrepreneurial mindset and ownership mentality
Typical candidates may have 5–10 years of experience, but we welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds who can demonstrate strong capability and impact.
Nice to HaveExperience with remote sensing or Earth observation dataMLOps or cloud infrastructure experienceStartup or early-stage company experienceExposure to agriculture, climate, or energy applicationsExperience integrating LLMs or foundation models into products
What We OfferOpportunity to shape the technical direction of a high-impact startupSignificant equity upside (up to 5% based on performance)Flexible hybrid work environment in SpainDirect collaboration with founders and early leadership teamReal ownership and ability to build technology from zero to scale