VP of Automation Engineering About HuzzleAt Huzzle, we connect high-performing professionals with global companies across the UK, US, Canada, Europe, and Australia. Our clients include startups, digital agencies, and tech platforms in industries like SaaS, MarTech, FinTech, and EdTech. We match top talent to full-time remote roles where they’re hired directly into client teams and provided ongoing support by Huzzle.About the CompanyOur client is an operator-led, AI-powered revenue systems company building next-generation go-to-market (GTM) infrastructure for scaling businesses. They design automation-first revenue engines that transform real-time market signals into predictable pipeline growth.With a deeply AI-native stack—including workflow automation, LLM-powered systems, and custom-built internal products—they support companies scaling from $1M to $100M+ ARR. Engineering is not a support function here—it is the company’s competitive advantage.Role Type: Full-timeEngagement: Independent Contractor Job SummaryWe are hiring a VP of Automation Engineering to act as the foundational technical leader and strategic partner to the CEO. This is a hands-on executive role where you will architect and scale automation systems, build internal products, and lead a high-performing engineering team.You will operate in an AI-first environment, where tools like Claude Code are part of daily development workflows—not optional add-ons.Key ResponsibilitiesAutomation Architecture & Infrastructure Own and scale end-to-end automation systems using n8n and API integrations Architect orchestration layers for complex, multi-client environments Build resilient systems with monitoring, alerting, and self-healing capabilities Integrate tools like Clay, CRMs, and outbound platforms into a unified infrastructure Product Development Build internal and client-facing products using Node.js, TypeScript, and modern frameworks Own the full product lifecycle—from architecture to deployment Develop scalable automation products and operational dashboards Establish engineering standards, CI/CD pipelines, and documentation AI Systems & Intelligence Layer Design and deploy production-grade AI/LLM systems (Claude, OpenAI, etc.) Use Claude Code as a core development accelerator across the team Build intelligent pipelines for classification, enrichment, and decision-making Optimize prompt engineering, evaluation systems, and reliability at scale Leadership & Technical Strategy Build, manage, and mentor a high-performing engineering team Define and execute the technical roadmap aligned with company growth Partner directly with the CEO on product and engineering strategy Lead sprint planning, prioritization, and delivery executionNon-Negotiable Deep, production-level experience with n8n automation systems Strong full-stack development skills (JavaScript/TypeScript, Node.js, APIs, databases) Proven experience leading engineers while remaining hands-on Daily, hands-on use of Claude Code in development workflows Strong working experience with Clay for data enrichment, signal detection, or GTM automation Experience building and scaling AI/LLM systems in production Strong systems architecture thinking (scalability, reliability, fault tolerance) Executive-level mindset with the ability to align technical decisions with business outcomes Preferred Experience Agency or services background with multi-client automation systems Experience building SaaS or productized internal tools Familiarity with tools like Airtable, HubSpot, Slack APIs, and outbound infrastructure Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, etc.)💻 Fully Remote: Work from anywhere with international teams🚀 Career Growth: Join companies in SaaS, MarTech, and B2B services🤝 Peer Community: Connect with high-performing sales professionals in our network🧭 Ongoing Support: Receive guidance from Huzzle before and after placement💰 Tailored Compensation: Salaries vary by client and candidate preference — we’ll match you with options that fit your goals About HuzzleAt Huzzle, we connect high-performing professionals with global companies across the UK, US, Canada, Europe, and Australia. Our clients include startups, digital agencies, and tech platforms in industries like SaaS, MarTech, FinTech, and EdTech. We match top talent to full-time remote roles where they’re hired directly into client teams and provided ongoing support by Huzzle.About the CompanyOur client is an operator-led, AI-powered revenue systems company building next-generation go-to-market (GTM) infrastructure for scaling businesses. They design automation-first revenue engines that transform real-time market signals into predictable pipeline growth.With a deeply AI-native stack—including workflow automation, LLM-powered systems, and custom-built internal products—they support companies scaling from $1M to $100M+ ARR. Engineering is not a support function here—it is the company’s competitive advantage.Role Type: Full-timeEngagement: Independent Contractor Job SummaryWe are hiring a VP of Automation Engineering to act as the foundational technical leader and strategic partner to the CEO. This is a hands-on executive role where you will architect and scale automation systems, build internal products, and lead a high-performing engineering team.You will operate in an AI-first environment, where tools like Claude Code are part of daily development workflows—not optional add-ons.Key ResponsibilitiesAutomation Architecture & Infrastructure Own and scale end-to-end automation systems using n8n and API integrations Architect orchestration layers for complex, multi-client environments Build resilient systems with monitoring, alerting, and self-healing capabilities Integrate tools like Clay, CRMs, and outbound platforms into a unified infrastructure Product Development Build internal and client-facing products using Node.js, TypeScript, and modern frameworks Own the full product lifecycle—from architecture to deployment Devel