Director of Engineering

Summary

Join FMG as their Director of Engineering and lead the engineering team through a new phase of growth. You will set a bold vision, scale a high-performing team, and build a cutting-edge platform for music technology. Reporting to the COO, you'll collaborate with senior leadership, shaping strategy and advancing the business. This role requires shaping the technical vision, directing product evolution, leading new product development, mentoring the engineering team, defining best practices, and growing the team. You will also collaborate with the Product team and be a thought partner to leadership. FMG offers a remote work environment and competitive benefits.

Requirements

• 10+ years of relevant experience, including 5+ years of engineering management experience
• A proven track record of growing teams and elevating engineers, fostering technical excellence in fast-paced environments
• Strong expertise in content management, media rights, and streaming technology. Experience with licensing frameworks, metadata management, and scalable content delivery systems
• Deep technical acumen – you can review code, guide architecture, and ensure we’re building maintainable, scalable systems
• A bias for action - you thrive in a high-growth environment where speed, decision-making, and impact matter
• Exceptional communication skills with the ability to explain technical concepts to business stakeholders and rally teams around a shared vision
• Strong track record of cross-functional collaboration - you work seamlessly with Product, GTM, Licensing, and other teams to align engineering efforts with business objectives

Responsibilities

• Shape and execute the technical vision for our products balancing short-term execution with long-term modernization
• Direct the technical evolution of our flagship product to navigate tech debt and optimize content operations, while enhancing the customer experience to drive revenue and retention
• Break ground on a new product, leading architecture and development on an innovative solution to serve emerging and untapped markets
• Lead and mentor a top-tier engineering team fostering a high-performance culture that attracts and retains top talent
• Define and implement best practices for code quality, CI/CD, testing, and deployment ensuring a stable and efficient development process
• Develop and grow the team identifying gaps and bringing in the right talent to meet our evolving needs
• Co-create a bold product and engineering vision in collaboration with the Product team, setting measurable outcomes that drive innovation and business impact
• Drive planning and estimation, establishing a clear process for scoping engineering work
• Stay hands-on when needed, providing technical guidance on architecture, code quality, and system design
• Be a thought partner to the leadership team, helping shape company-wide priorities and ensuring engineering execution aligns with our business vision

Benefits

• Remote company
• Competitive salary
• Equity
• Comprehensive health, dental, vision and disability insurance along with a 401k matching plan