Director, software engineering
Director, software engineering
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About this role
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Software engineering technical lead manager to lead and grow a team of software engineers. This is a critical leadership role within our engineering organization with a high impact on the overall success of our business. The ideal candidate will have a strong technical background exceptional leadership skills and a track record of successfully managing and scaling engineering teams. This role is not suitable for candidates who want to focus solely on people management however there is plenty of room to grow with the organization.
This role reports to the CTO.
Your responsibilities:
Leadership and team management:
Provide strategic direction and guidance to the engineering team ensuring alignment with the companys goals and objectives.
Foster a culture of collaboration innovation and continuous improvement within the team.
Manage and mentor a team of high-performing software engineers; providing guidance support and professional development opportunities.
Promote a positive and inclusive work environment that encourages diversity and empowers team members to reach their full potential.
Conduct regular performance evaluations provide constructive feedback and address any performance issues in a timely manner.
Technical excellence:
Drive technical excellence and ensure the team delivers high-quality scalable and reliable software solutions.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define and prioritize engineering initiatives ensuring alignment with business objectives.
Stay up-to-date with industry trends emerging technologies and best practices and leverage this knowledge to drive innovation within the team.
Foster a culture of continuous learning and professional development encouraging team members to enhance their technical skills and knowledge.
Project and resource management:
Oversee the planning execution and delivery of engineering projects ensuring they are completed on time and within budget.
Allocate resources effectively considering the skills expertise and availability of team members.
Collaborate with stakeholders to define project requirements scope and timelines and manage expectations throughout the project lifecycle.
Monitor project progress identify and mitigate risks and proactively communicate updates to stakeholders.
Collaboration and communication:
Foster strong relationships with stakeholders including product managers designers and other engineering teams to ensure effective collaboration and alignment.
Communicate engineering initiatives progress and challenges to senior leadership and other relevant stakeholders.
Act as a liaison between the engineering team and other departments facilitating effective communication and collaboration.
Is this you
Bachelors or Masters degree in Computer Science Engineering or a related field.
8-10 years in software engineering with a strong technical background
Strong technical background in software engineering and development with expertise in distributed systems multiple programming languages (eg; Scala Java and Python) various language constructs frameworks and technologies.
3-5 years of demonstrated experience managing and leading engineering teams preferably in a distributed setting
You are a software engineer and maintain a strong desire to be hands-on with the teams you lead and manage; you code and deliver with your team
Passionate about technical leadership working cross-collaboratively with stakeholders and you enjoy managing small high-performing teams while in the trenches.
Track record of successfully guiding the work of the teams you lead and youve scaled teams from the ground up and you are engaged in hiring.
Excellent leadership and people management skills with the ability to inspire and motivate team members.
Strong project management skills with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.
Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities with a focus on delivering results.
Bonus: You have a background in building developer platforms generative AI B2B SaaS or functional programming.
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Benefits & perks (US Full-time employees)
Generous PTO plus company holidays
Medical dental and vision coverage for you and your family
Paid parental leave for all parents (12 weeks)
Fertility and family planning support
Early-detection cancer testing through Galleri
Flexible spending account and dependent FSA options
Health savings account for eligible plans with company contribution
Annual work-life stipends for:
Home office setup cell phone internet
Wellness stipend for gym massage/chiropractor personal training etc.
Learning and development stipend
Company-wide off-sites and team off-sites
Competitive compensation company stock options and 401k
Writer is an equal-opportunity employer and is committed to diversity. We dont make hiring or employment decisions based on race color religion creed gender national origin age disability veteran status marital status pregnancy sex gender expression or identity sexual orientation citizenship or any other basis protected by applicable local state or federal law. Under the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
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Director
Employment Type
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