Head of Technology | AI-Native E-Commerce
Explicitly requires vibe coding skills — role is AI-native and uses Claude Code, Cursor, and agentic AI workflows to convert prototypes into production.
About the Role
Lead the technology function for an AI-native e-commerce company, owning the full stack and turning AI-generated prototypes into production automation for customer service, inventory, marketing, pricing, and analytics. This hands-on senior engineering role requires strong e-commerce experience, a systematic AI development process, and active use of agentic AI tools like Claude Code and Cursor.
Job Description
Role
Schneiders Saddlery is hiring a Head of Technology to own the entire technology stack and convert AI-generated proofs of concept into production systems. The role is hands-on engineering focused on building AI systems that automate routine business operations (customer service, inventory reconciliation, marketing execution, pricing analysis, reporting and analytics).
Key Responsibilities
- Turn prototypes (often created with Claude Code) into production-ready systems.
- Design and build AI-driven automation across order handling, inventory, customer service, marketing, pricing, and analytics.
- Integrate e-commerce platforms and ERP/data systems to automate business processes.
- Define and follow a systematic AI development workflow: requirements, design, implementation, review, and iteration.
- Collaborate directly with the CEO and leadership team; participate in weekly strategy sessions.
- Work with the fractional CTO for architecture review and mentorship.
Requirements
- 5+ years of software engineering experience.
- Real e-commerce platform experience (Shopify preferred; Magento or BigCommerce experience noted).
- Proficient in Python and JavaScript/TypeScript.
- Active user of agentic AI tools such as Claude Code or Cursor (beyond ChatGPT-style prompting).
- A documented, systematic AI development process and strong process-improvement instincts.
- Comfortable with ambiguity and converting prototypes into production.
- US-based.
Stack
- E-commerce: Shopify Plus (also references to Magento, BigCommerce)
- ERP: Fulfil.io (Python APIs)
- Data: BigQuery, Fivetran
- Frontend: React, Next.js
- AI: Claude Code, Anthropic APIs, Cursor
- Infrastructure: AWS, Terraform, CI/CD
- Languages: Python, JavaScript/TypeScript
Compensation & Process
- Months 1–3: Contract phase at $75/hr; can start part-time if currently employed.
- Month 4+: Full-time role with $150,000 base + benefits; performance bonus up to 100% of base for exceptional impact; equity path and potential equity partnership in a separate AI automation venture for the right candidate.
- Rapid hiring process: 1–4 day timeline for initial screening and paid project start.
Location & Logistics
- Remote (US-based)
- Contract-to-hire
- Target start: March 2026
What They’re Looking For
A senior, hands-on engineer who treats AI as a platform-changing tool, has built on e-commerce platforms, can systematically develop agentic AI solutions, and prefers writing code over people management. The role emphasizes shipping fast, automation impact, and productizing successful internal tools.