Murphy AI is a next-generation debt collection platform powered by artificial intelligence, designed to optimize recovery rates while maintaining respectful and personalized communication. Our advanced automation streamlines the process of collecting overdue invoices for businesses, providing a seamless and effective solution.

Our platform integrates effortlessly with ERP systems or supports CSV uploads to ensure smooth access to data on unpaid invoices. Using AI-driven agents, we engage with debtors across multiple channels, including SMS, email, phone calls, and more. For cases where payment arrangements are unsuccessful, we facilitate escalation to legal proceedings through trusted partnerships with law firms.

As a fast-growing startup that has already made an impact within just a few months in the market, we are building a talented team to scale our operations and drive our vision forward. Join us in redefining debt recovery with innovation and empathy.

Type: Full-time, Hybrid in Barcelona

💼 About the Role

As a Head of Engeering at Murphy, your mission is to lead, scale, and inspire a world-class engineering organization that is building the future of automated debt collection through AI. You’ll combine deep technical expertise, AI know-how, strategic thinking, and strong leadership to align our engineering vision with business impact. You’ll be hands-on when needed, set the technical direction, and cultivate a culture of curiosity, performance, and ownership.

📝 Responsibilities

• Define and execute the long-term engineering strategy in collaboration with the executive team.
• Build, mentor, and manage a team of high-performing engineers across multiple domains (backend, infrastructure, AI, frontend).
• Drive innovation by identifying opportunities to integrate AI/ML throughout our product.
• Maintain high standards of software quality, scalability, and reliability across systems.
• Oversee and guide architectural decisions, code quality, and technical trade-offs.
• Establish effective engineering processes, rituals, and performance tracking systems.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Product, Design, Data, and Operations to prioritize and deliver key initiatives.
• Own the hiring plan and actively participate in recruiting, onboarding, and retaining top engineering talent.
• Foster a culture of technical curiosity, learning, and continuous improvement.
• Stay close to the work: review critical PRs, provide architectural guidance, and unblock teams when necessary.

📚 Requirements

• 7+ years of experience in engineering, with at least 3 years in a leadership role.
• Proven ability to lead teams in high-growth, fast-paced startup environments.
• Strong technical background — ideally in backend development (Node.js, TypeScript) and infrastructure.
• Hands-on experience or deep understanding of AI/ML, LLMs, or applied machine learning in production environments.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills; you inspire, align, and build trust.
• Strategic mindset — you think beyond the next sprint and anticipate scale, complexity, and business needs.
• Passion for developing talent and cultivating high-performing, curious, and autonomous teams.

🤖 Our stack 

• Frontend: Next.js, Tailwind CSS, TypeScript
• Backend: Node.js, TypeScript
• AI/ML: OpenAI, vector DBs, LangChain (and growing)
• Infrastructure: PostgreSQL, GCP, Docker

⭐️ Nice to have

• Experience building or scaling AI-native products
• Background in enterprise SaaS or fintech

🤝 What we offer

💰 Salary: €100.000 – €150.000 gross/year

📈 Stock options: Because we all build Murphy together – you'll own a piece of what we’re creating.

🧩 Impact: Be part of our startup journey from day one, playing a key role in our growth and building something meaningful from the ground up.

📚 Learning: Continuous development through trainings, knowledge-sharing, and exposure to other top-tier startups in our ecosystem.

🍱 Healthy meals: No more boring tupperware – enjoy daily meals with Nora Foods. We cover 50% of each order!

🚴🏻 Ride into work: Forget traffic jams – hop on your Panot e-bike and cruise to the office! We cover 50% of your subscription.

🛜 Hybrid & Flexible: Our default setup is hybrid – 3 days a week at our office in Poblenou, surrounded by a thriving tech scene, and 2 days of remote work. But if there’s one thing that defines us, it’s flexibility: we trust you to organize your time and space in the way that helps you do your best work.

📚 Our Process

We believe that hiring is a two-way street: while we get to know you, you also deserve the chance to understand who we are, how we work, and what makes Murphy AI special. Here’s what you can expect:

1️⃣ First Interview – Getting to Know You
A conversation with a future teammate who’s excited to find a new colleague. We’ll talk about your story, what drives you, and what you’re looking for next—no trick questions, just a genuine exchange.

2️⃣ Second Interview – Deep Dive
You’ll meet the Hiring Manager and potentially another team member. This is a more technical discussion where we explore your skills in detail, walk through real scenarios, and answer any questions you might have about the role.

3️⃣ Tech Assessment or Business Case
A practical exercise to see how you approach challenges similar to those you’d tackle at Murphy. You’ll have time to reflect and showcase your thinking—no rush, no surprises.

4️⃣ Coffee at the Office with the Founders
Finally, you’ll join us in our Barcelona office for a relaxed coffee with the founders and the Hiring Manager. It’s the perfect opportunity to experience our culture firsthand and meet more of the team who could soon be your colleagues.

👉 To learn more about how we hire and what to expect at every step, feel free to explore our Hiring Guide! 

👉 We are committed to building a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace where everyone, regardless of background, identity, or experience, feels valued and empowered to thrive. We believe that different perspectives drive innovation and success, and we actively foster an environment where all voices are heard and respected.