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 SmartHousing , 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 SmartHousing 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 DevOps, 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 SmartHousing 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 SmartHousing 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, NoSQL, event stores Cloud : AWS / GCP, Kubernetes, Docker Experience with CI / CD, DevOps, 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