Descript is hiring a
Director Engineering

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 —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