Things you should know before applying

At Ludus our mission is to bring people together through shared experiences. Its a big goal that allows for limitless expansion to make a difference in the world.

We get shit done move fast and are constantly learning and adapting. We embrace low process and high trust to navigate change and figure out what works.

We believe success is never final and when you think it is that is when you fail. For us success is a sum of small efforts including trial and error so we move at an unrelenting weekly pace.

In order to grow as a company and individually discomfort is necessary so we can continue exploring new ideas and push ourselves to build quality tools to offer the best solutions for our customers.

If you prefer a hand-holding environment where everything is black and white thats not us. If youre a self-starter and can thrive in controlled chaos Ludus is the place for you its time to find your role

What youll be doing

• Keep a pulse on the overall movement of work throughout the engineering team: maintaining oversight of ticket flow PR movement and QA processes to keep work unblocked

• Lead and develop team members through regular 1:1s performance reviews and career growth planning

• Collaborate with customer support and engineerings to triage and prioritize bugs while ensuring proper project scoping and timeline management

• Work closely with Product and leadership to align on priorities and slot in tech debt appropriately

• Improve processes and create automation to keep projects running smoothly and reduce friction

• Mentor technical pod leaders and help them grow their leadership skills within their teams

• Facilitate effective meetings and ensure clear communication of priorities across the development team

Traits were looking for

(In no certain order)

• 2 years of proven experience leading engineering teams

• Excellent communication abilities - Can clearly convey priorities give constructive feedback and facilitate productive discussions

• Process-oriented mindset - Enjoys identifying inefficiencies and creating systems that help teams work better

• Technical background - Understanding of software development lifecycle bug triage and engineering best practices

• Experience with PHP - Have worked professionally on php applications

• Adaptability - Comfortable managing changing priorities and helping the team navigate shifting requirements

• Mentorship experience - Enjoys developing other leaders and helping team members grow their skills

BONUS Qualifications:

• Experience overseeing an engineering team working on a specific product or platform (SaaS company preferred)

• Experience building out new processes for a company/team rather than just implementing processes already put in place

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES:

• Humility: Grounded not ego-driven. Seeks input admits mistakes and values the teams success over personal credit.

• Flexibility: Comfortable with change and able to adapt quickly in a fast-growing environment.

• Collaborative and Team-Oriented: Builds trust fosters healthy debate and aligns the team toward shared outcomes.

• Growth-Oriented Thinking: Designs processes and strategies that evolve as the company grows always considering the bigger picture.

• Practical Wisdom (Judgment Clarity): Applies sound judgment in complex situationsbalancing technical trade-offs people needs and business impact. Brings clarity and direction when things are messy or ambiguous.

Perks

Health Insurance (Medical Vision Dental) Provided by Blue Cross Blue Shields and Guardian. Ludus covers 90% of the premium of our employees and 50% of all dependents.

401(k) matching Full match on the first 5% contribution and 50% match on the next 5% of contribution (7.5% contribution match by Ludus if you contribute 10%).

Profit Sharing and Stock Options We believe in sharing our success and offer annual profit-sharing bonuses during profitable years along with stock options that give employees a stake in our long-term growth and success.

Personal Wellness $50 monthly reimbursement that can be used on anything personal wellness related.

Experience Credit $100 yearly reimbursement toward concert tickets theatre tickets etc. to encourage shared experiences.

Flexible PTO Take the time you need for vacation or personal days - simply work with your team to ensure everything runs smooth while you are away.

Sick Days If youre under the weather we expect you to take the time needed to recover within reason.

Role Details

• Salary Range: $135k-$150k

• Location:Hybrid - West Michigan
  

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