Director of Engineering

Summary

Join Burq, a rapidly growing startup revolutionizing last-mile delivery, as their new Director of Engineering. Lead and mentor a high-performing engineering team, scaling the platform and spearheading AI/ML initiatives. This impactful leadership role demands deep technical expertise, a people-first approach, and a willingness to contribute hands-on. You will own and scale Burq’s technical architecture, partner with Product and Design teams, and drive the development of AI/ML-powered systems. The ideal candidate possesses extensive engineering experience, a proven track record in scaling SaaS platforms, and a startup mentality. Burq offers a competitive salary, stock options, performance-based bonuses, full remote work, comprehensive insurance, educational reimbursement, and a commitment to diversity.

Requirements

• 7+ years of engineering experience (with at least 2-3 years in a technical leadership role)
• Experience scaling SaaS platforms, APIs, or logistics/marketplace systems
• Strong backend systems design experience (e.g., distributed systems, high-volume APIs)
• Hands-on experience shipping AI/ML-powered products — especially applied ML (not just research)
• Ability to lead a team of engineers + ML practitioners, balancing priorities across both areas
• Startup mentality — you roll up your sleeves, move fast, and make pragmatic decisions
• Clear, confident communication skills — able to collaborate with founders, execs, and customers

Responsibilities

• Own and scale Burq’s technical architecture — backend, APIs, web, and internal tools
• Lead the engineering team (core + AI/ML) — guide and mentor a high-performing group of engineers and data/ML specialists
• Partner with Product and Design to build, launch, and enhance features that power millions of deliveries
• Drive the development of AI/ML-powered systems (e.g., provider selection, dynamic pricing, automated incident resolution)
• Design and implement scalable, reliable, and secure systems
• Establish technical strategy and roadmap, ensuring tight alignment with business goals
• Build and improve engineering processes that balance speed, quality, and reliability

Benefits

• Competitive Salary, Stock Options, and Performance-based Bonuses
• Fully Remote
• Comprehensive Medical, Vision and Dental Insurance
• Reimbursement for educational courses