Head of Technology (eMigr8)

About eMigr8 eMigr8 is the tech platform for global talent mobility, relocation & settlement. eMigr8 tackles the multi-faceted challenge of legal migration, empowering individuals to become globally attractive talents. We bridge the information gap, navigate cumbersome processes, and ease integration hurdles using the power of AI & technology platforms. This unlocks their full potential in the global economy, addressing the talent shortages faced by countries worldwide. We provide helpful tools, AI Assistants and Agents for the end to end journey of a talent moving from one country to another. An example is our Free Visa Assessment. Dr. Zenith (Beta) - eMigr8 AI Visa Architect gives an instant diagnosis on eligibility for some Talent Visas and where you stand today. Early Access at eMigr8 provides expert coaching for tech talent visas, helping individuals enhance their profiles to qualify for pathways like the UK Global Talent Visa, US O-1 Visa, French Tech Visa, Canada Startup Visa, Australia National Innovation Visa, and more. Our personalised guidance ensures individuals meet global standards and achieve their relocation & settlement goals.

The Role We're looking for a technical leader who will lead our Product Engineering, AI Development, Infrastructure, and Technical Strategy efforts. This role is ideal for someone who has built and scaled SaaS products before, or an ambitious lead engineer ready to step into a foundational leadership role with real ownership. You'll be instrumental in shaping the next phase of eMigr8 from architectural foundations and AI integration to technical scaling and building a world-class engineering culture. This will start as a part-time, significant equity-first role, transitioning to full-time as the company hits growth or funding milestones.

What You'll Do

• Product Engineering & Strategy: Own the technical roadmap and lead the development of our core platform, ensuring we build a scalable, high-performance SaaS product.
• AI Innovation: Lead the evolution of Dr. Zenith and other AI agents, implementing cutting-edge LLM applications to automate complex legal and migration workflows.
• Scalable Architecture: Design and oversee a robust, secure, and flexible technical architecture capable of supporting global expansion and multi-country data requirements.
• Technical Operations: Manage cloud infrastructure, security compliance, and CI/CD pipelines to ensure maximum uptime and data integrity.
• Team Building & Mentorship: Play a key role in hiring our early engineering team and fostering a culture of technical excellence, agility, and mission-driven innovation.

About You You may be a technical founder, a lead engineer, or a rising full-stack generalist with a strong architectural mindset. You have conviction, technical depth, and the mindset of a builder. You're a fit if you bring:

• Experience in full-stack development and modern SaaS architecture.
• Proven experience in building and scaling SaaS platforms, understanding the technical nuances of user retention, multi-tenancy, and performance.
• Hands-on experience with AI/ML integration, specifically working with Large Language Models (LLMs) and API-first architectures.
• A strong grasp of data security, privacy standards, and cloud infrastructure management.
• Empathy for migrants, underrepresented talent, or mission-driven work.
• Bonus: Experience in LegalTech, HRTech, or navigating complex regulatory technical environments.

What We've Built So Far

• Real customer stories and verified success with visa pathways.
• Positive reviews on TrustPilot, Google Maps, and App Stores.
• Revenue from one-time services with a clear path to recurring value.
• A coaching network and knowledge base across global visa options.
• A growing leadership team with backgrounds in startups, GTM Strategy, legal tech, and global expansion.
• A strong supportive advisory board with deep experience in startups, SaaS, GTM strategy, and global expansion.
• All aligned around building this business together and helping us achieve major milestones as a team.

Why Join Now

• Global talent mobility is broken; we're fixing it with tech, coaching, and credibility.
• You'll shape the technical playbook and own the entire engineering engine.
• Early traction and validation, but still very early stage; the upside is real.
• Lead the charge on turning this into a scalable, fundable AI-first SaaS platform.
• Significant equity-first structure and decision-making power.
• Opportunity to take a board seat and help shape company strategy and governance from the ground up.

What to Expect We know that great partnerships are built on trust, clarity, and shared momentum. For candidates with a strong track record and clear alignment, we're ready to move quickly. Where helpful, we may explore a short collaboration or onboarding period to ensure mutual fit, but this is not a requirement for the right candidate.

Interview Process If there's strong alignment, our process includes:

1. A conversation with the founding team to explore values, fit, and shared vision.
2. A strategic presentation to the leadership team (co-founders & advisory team), where you'll outline:
• Your approach to the technical roadmap and product scaling over the next 12-18 months.
• Your vision for how AI and automation can revolutionise global migration over the next 3-5 years.

This is designed to be a two-way dialogue. We're just as excited to hear how you'd shape the technology as we are to share where we're headed. Interested? Let's talk; we're open to unconventional paths and big ambition. If you're excited by global migration, technical ownership, and building something with real-world impact, we'd love to hear from you.