Director of Engineering

Responsibilities

• Leadership and Team Management:
• Directly oversee and guide a team of 10 - 15 predominantly senior engineers and an Engineering Manager.
• Provide consistent, constructive feedback and conduct performance reviews to foster professional growth.
• Uphold a high-performance culture, including managing critical performance conversations and, when necessary, making decisions regarding team composition.
• Talent Acquisition and Retention:
• Actively participate in the recruitment, interviewing, and retention of top-tier engineering talent.
• Collaborate with other people managers to nurture team engagement and enhance our company culture.
• Technical Proficiency:
• Stay abreast of emerging technologies and industry trends, positioning us at the forefront of technical innovation.
• Review and collaborate with engineers on technical specifications to ensure excellence in execution.
• Strategic Collaboration:
• Lead the development of Engineering Department Strategy and OKRs in alignment with Organizational Strategy and OKRs
• Assist the CTO in build-versus-buy research and decision-making processes.
• Identify and spearhead solutions that enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of the entire PDT organization.
• Product Collaboration:
• Work closely with Engineers, Product and Design teams to make sure that the best possible technical and product tradeoffs are being made, often through Product Requirements Documents (PRDs).

Requirements

• Proven Track Record: At least 6 years of experience in Engineering Management, with at least 3 of those as a Manager of Managers leading organizations of 15+ people.
• Strategic Leadership: Demonstrated ability to lead and drive the delivery of long-term product initiatives.
• Demonstration of Impactful Tradeoffs: Demonstrated ability to manage difficult tradeoffs between engineering, product, and business needs leading to impactful outcomes.
• Driving Innovation: Demonstrated capability to drive innovation within Product, Design and Engineering leading to impactful outcomes (adoption, monetization, etc).
• Technical Proficiency: Strong technical acumen coupled with a deep understanding of product development.
• Collaborative Expertise: Exceptional collaboration and influencing skills, with a talent for working effectively with Product, Design, and Customer Success teams to craft optimal solutions while navigating multiple constraints.
• Situational Awareness: The ability to discern when to dive into technical details and when to maintain a higher-level perspective when working with Engineers, Product, and Design to tackle challenges.
• Cultural Advocate: A commitment to cultivating both individual growth and a high-performance engineering culture that attracts top talent.
• Mentorship: Growth-oriented mindset with the capability to guide others on their development journey.
• Autonomous Prioritization: Proficiency in identifying and managing priorities independently, ensuring efficient workflow.
• Diversity and Inclusion: Dedication to promoting diversity and inclusion within teams, especially considering our global team composition and diverse perspectives.
• Travel: Travel required as part of the job function ~5% of the time (2-3 weeks in the year for company, customer, and industry events)