Head of product

Head of Product & Tech - LIBEEN The way the world accesses services has changed — Uber, Glovo, Netflix... everything on-demand. At Libeen, we're doing the same for homeownership. We're redefining how an entire generation accesses housing with Smart Housing, our seamless model that turns rent into a real path to buying a home. To take this revolution to the next level, we're looking for a Head of Tech & Product who can build, scale, and lead the entire technology + product ecosystem that will power the future of homeownership in Europe. If you're ambitious, product-obsessed, and want to build something millions will use to escape the "rent trap", let's talk. ROLE OBJECTIVE As Head of Product & Tech, you will define and execute Libeen's entire technology and product strategy. You will build and scale our engineering + product teams, craft an exceptional end-to-end user experience, and ensure Smart Housing becomes a product people trust, love, and rely on. You will work directly with the founders and play a key role in scaling Libeen across Spain and Europe. RESPONSIBILITIES Tech & Engineering Leadership Build, lead and mentor Libeen's engineering team from zero → scale Own the full technical vision, architecture and long-term roadmap Design modern, scalable, AI-ready architecture (event-driven, microservices, modular) Implement engineering best practices for speed, security, performance & reliability Oversee Dev Ops, CI/CD, observability, cloud infrastructure & platform automation Attract, hire and retain top-tier engineering talent Ensure the platform scales as we reach thousands of users and transactions Product Leadership Own the product vision: research → strategy → roadmap → execution Create a user-friendly, intuitive, lovable product experience Make Smart Housing feel premium, easy and transparent end-to-end Transform user insights and usage data into product decisions Build a frictionless journey from renting → saving → buying Lead Product, Design and Data to ship high-impact features, fast Use AI to automate processes, improve decisioning, and enhance UX Balance speed with product excellence ("build fast, learn smart") Cross-Functional Leadership Align tech & product strategy with Smart Housing 2030 and company OKRs Work hand-in-hand with Operations, Finance, Marketing & Sales Translate complex technical concepts into simple business language Foster a culture of innovation, ownership, and continuous improvement Drive prioritization, delivery and execution across the company REQUIREMENTS & QUALIFICATIONS Professional Experience 5+ years as Head of Tech, CTO, Tech Lead or similar leadership role Experience in startups or scale-ups (proptech/fintech a plus) Proven ability to build and scale engineering + product teams Strong experience in software architecture and system design Frontend: React, Typescript Backend: Node.js, microservices, APIs Databases: SQL, No SQL, event stores Cloud: AWS / GCP, Kubernetes, Docker Experience with CI/CD, Dev Ops, monitoring and reliability Comfortable working in fast-paced, high-growth environments Tech & Product Skills Ability to define product vision & turn it into a winning roadmap Skilled in UX, user research, usability & product iteration Data-informed decision-making (analytics, experimentation, funnels) Experience building customer-facing digital products Strong product intuition + excellent engineering judgment Soft Skills Leadership, empathy and communication High ownership and a "founder mindset" Bias to action, not endless planning Strategic vision + hands-on execution Ability to inspire and drive teams forward Languages Fluent Spanish Fluent English NICE TO HAVE • Experience using AI/ML in products • Data engineering / big data exposure • TDD, DDD, Clean Architecture • Experience scaling platforms from thousands → millions • Thought leadership in tech or product WHAT MAKES LIBEEN UNIQUE? Access to homeownership is broken. Young people need 15 years to save for a down payment. The system doesn't work — but Smart Housing does. In the US this model has already taken off. In Spain, Libeen is the only company solving this structural issue at scale. At Libeen you will: • Build a product that changes lives • Work with top-tier institutional investors • Join a mission that will transform Europe's housing market • Leave a real impact on millions of people, fast WHAT WE OFFER • Full-time contract with competitive salary (fixed + variable) • Phantom shares • Private health insurance • Payflow (get your salary whenever you want) • Direct work with founders • Build Libeen's platform from zero → large-scale European rollout