Director, Engineering

Summary

Join Muck Rack's Engineering team as a visionary and experienced Director of Engineering, reporting directly to the VP of Engineering. You will define the technical vision and strategy, lead and mentor engineering teams, and own the technical roadmap. Responsibilities include driving software development, collaborating with stakeholders, championing best practices, and managing team resources. Muck Rack offers a competitive salary, a fully distributed work environment, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for professional development. The ideal candidate is a builder and leader, data-driven, customer-focused, thrives in a fast-paced environment, and is passionate about Muck Rack's mission. The company values transparency, collaboration, and innovation.

Requirements

• Be a builder and a leader
• Be data-driven
• Be customer-focused
• Thrive in a fast-paced environment
• Be passionate about Muck Rack's mission

Responsibilities

• Define the technical vision and strategy for application development efforts
• Collaborate with SVP of Engineering and other technical leaders to align platform's strategic goals with company objectives
• Lead and mentor teams of engineers, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement
• Own the technical roadmap for the Muck Rack experience, aligning it with overall product strategy and business objectives
• Drive the design, development, and implementation of high-quality software solutions, ensuring they meet performance, scalability, and security requirements
• Collaborate closely with product management, design, and other stakeholders to define product requirements and deliver exceptional user experiences
• Champion engineering best practices, including code reviews, testing, and continuous integration/continuous delivery (CI/CD)
• Monitor and analyze key performance indicators (KPIs) to identify areas for improvement and drive optimization efforts
• Contribute to the overall engineering strategy and help shape the future of the technology stack
• Manage team resources effectively, including hiring, onboarding, and performance management
• Focus on iterative development and continuous delivery
• Outcome-driven development

Benefits

• Remote Work, Forever. Full home office setup, phone & internet reimbursement, and a monthly coworking membership
• Transparent Compensation. Competitive geo-neutral pay in the U.S. and compensation review at least annually
• Transparent Compensation. Standardized bonus program or attainable commission structure and an opportunity to earn equity in the company
• Transparent Compensation. 401(k) plan with employer contributions
• Health & Wellness. Comprehensive health, dental, vision, disability and life insurance for employees and their families
• Health & Wellness. High-deductible health plan with 100% premium coverage for individuals, as well as a range of other plan options
• Health & Wellness. Access to 24/7 Virtual Care, an Employee Assistance Program, employer-funded HSA contributions, and other pre-tax benefits
• Health & Wellness. Quarterly wellness stipend and a free Headspace subscription
• PTO and Family Benefits. 4+ weeks of off-the-grid PTO, paid sick/mental health days and 13 paid holidays
• PTO and Family Benefits. Holiday Swap Program
• PTO and Family Benefits. Up to 16 weeks of fully paid parental leave
• Personal & Professional Development. Internal pathways for advancement and promotion
• Personal & Professional Development. Bi-annual performance reviews, team-wide workshops, and management and leadership training opportunities
• Personal & Professional Development. Unlimited subscriptions to L&D platforms including Coursera & O’Reilly, as well as 2 additional days of PTO to dedicate to learning and development