Remote Director Engineering

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Descript

πŸ’΅ $224k-$296k
πŸ“Remote - United States

Job highlights

Summary

Join us as we build the next-generation platform for fast and easy creation of audio and video content. We're looking for a senior engineering leader to lead and scale with our rapid growth.

Requirements

  • 5+ years of management experience managing teams of Software Engineers and track record of shipping high quality products
  • 3+ years of experience managing Engineering Managers
  • Creates team environments that are collaborative, creative, empowering, supportive, and challenging β€”ones where engineers do their best work
  • Experience building web apps (ideally with React/TS) and/or native desktop apps
  • Effectively collaborates with a diverse set of functions technical and non-technical
  • Clear and succinct communicator (written and verbal)
  • Direct and emphatic while giving and receiving feedback
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering or related field, or equivalent training, fellowship, or work experience

Responsibilities

  • Develop a roadmap in partnership with the Engineering Managers and technical leads and ensure execution is predictable, reliable and sustainable
  • Recruit, grow and coach Managers and ICs ensuring they receive regular feedback and opportunities to make rapid progress on their personal and professional goals
  • Shape the broader engineering organization’s operating model by spearheading technical practices, recruiting, onboarding strategy, planning and prioritization process and more
  • Provide product visions that align with company ideals and manage end to end technology execution performed by your team of engineers and cross-functional partners
  • Communicate clearly and efficiently with the leadership team regarding the statuses and results of current projects
  • Identify, recommend, and implement new technologies and systems to improve corporate processes and decision-making
  • Help scale our culture as we grow

Benefits

  • Generous healthcare package
  • Catered lunches
  • Flexible vacation time
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