Director, Engineering

We are looking for a Director of Engineering to own one or more flagship products. This person must have a proven track record of technical leadership, owning and delivering high-quality outcomes, mentoring teams, and championing process transformation in a massive growth yet start-up environment.

• BS in CS or equivalent.
• 15+ years of software engineering including 5+ years in software management or architecture
• Should have a proven track record of successful project delivery and exceeding technical objectives.
• Deep understanding of software development methodologies, best practices, and architecture principles.
• Experience working on real-time data processing and building large-scale query-serving applications
• Expert at React, JavaScript, Node, and JVM stack-based technologies.
• Hands-on expertise in big data technologies. At least two and preferably several from Spark, Flink, Druid, Hadoop, Kafka & big query.
• Working experience with cloud platforms like AWS, GCP, or Azure.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across various teams and stakeholders.
• Strong leadership qualities, including the ability to mentor, motivate, and inspire others.
• Passion for continuous learning and adapting to emerging technologies.

• Provide expert technical guidance: Act as a technical leader, offering insightful feedback on architecture, design decisions, and technology choices. Stay ahead of industry trends and ensure the team adopts best practices.
• Bridge the gap between product and engineering: Collaborate closely with product managers to understand the bigger picture, including product strategy, customer feedback, and market demands. Translate these insights into actionable engineering stories, resolving ambiguity and ensuring efficient execution.
• Empower and mentor: Foster a culture of growth and development within the engineering team. Provide individual mentorship, career guidance, and support to help team members achieve their full potential.
• Collaborate and drive accountability: Partner with engineering leaders across other teams to plan, execute, and ensure accountability for cross-functional initiatives. Foster a collaborative environment and hold teams accountable for delivering on commitments.
• Cultivate a positive team culture: Ensure the engineering team culture aligns with the company’s core values. Promote teamwork, communication, and a sense of purpose, fostering a supportive and engaging work environment.