As a Director of Engineering, you will serve as a senior leader within the organization, responsible for driving the strategic direction and operational execution of engineering initiatives. The ideal candidate will combine strong technical expertise with exceptional leadership and communication skills to foster innovation, enhance operational efficiency, and deliver high-quality products and services. You’ll play a pivotal role in maintaining growth from day one and will be encouraged to continuously share your ideas. As the company expands, you’ll have the opportunity to grow with it.
What You’ll Do:
Define the engineering vision, strategy, and roadmap to align with organizational goals.
Identify emerging technologies and trends to ensure competitiveness.
Foster a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement.
Recruit, mentor, and manage a high-performing engineering team.
Monitor progress and mitigate risks to ensure on-time and on-budget delivery.
Drive project timelines, budgets, and resource allocation.
Collaborate with stakeholders to translate business requirements into technical deliverables.
Prepare and deliver reports, proposals, and presentations to stakeholders.
Clearly communicate complex technical concepts to non-technical audiences.
Facilitate cross-departmental collaboration to align technical projects with company priorities.
Provide technical guidance and career development opportunities for team members.
Guide architecture design and development of scalable, secure, and robust systems.
Ensure adherence to best practices, coding standards, and quality assurance processes.
Oversee system integration, testing, and deployment.
Optimize engineering workflows and implement tools for increased productivity.
Establish and track key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure team success.
Ensure compliance with relevant industry regulations and standards.
Act as a key technical advisor to executive leadership and other departments.
What You’ll Need:
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
10+ years of experience in engineering roles.
6+ years of experience managing high-performing engineering teams, including at least 2 years at the Director level or equivalent.
Proven track record of managing large-scale, complex engineering projects.
Expertise in software development, system architecture, and emerging technologies.
Strong knowledge of agile methodologies and project management tools.
Exceptional problem-solving and decision-making skills.
Strong communication skills with the ability to inspire teams, influence technical strategy, and engage with executive stakeholders.
Experience in a fast-paced startup or high-growth environment.
Preferred Qualifications:
Certification in project management or leadership frameworks.
Familiarity with Microsoft Azure, AI/ML, or IoT technologies.
From Day One, You Get To:
? Share your ideas and see them come to life.
? Grow through learning and promotion opportunities.
?? Enjoy solid health benefits and time off (3 weeks + 1 week during the holiday break).
? Receive equity after your first year.
? Work with a fun, tight-knit team that celebrates wins together.
