interface.ai is hiring a
Director of Engineering

Summary

The Director - Engineering role at Interface.ai involves leading a team of engineers to develop conversational AI products for the financial sector, collaborating with stakeholders, overseeing product development, providing technical guidance, managing recruitment, staying updated with AI trends, and ensuring adherence to engineering standards. The company is committed to diversity and non-discrimination.

Requirements

• Possess a strong sense of self-motivation and the ability to learn quickly
• Embrace a growth mindset and demonstrate emotional maturity in all interactions
• Passionate about the possibilities of AI in the banking sector
• Have a proven track record of success in a startup environment with 5 to 30 employees
• Exceptional problem-solving abilities and a proactive approach to identifying ways to improve solutions
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while managing multiple priorities
• At least 3 years of experience delivering scalable, complex technical products in a startup environment, with a total of 10+ years of overall experience
• Strong experience mentoring junior and senior developers in best practices and providing guidance on implementation strategies
• Expertise in JavaScript and Node.js, including hands-on experience with Node.js frameworks such as Express.js, Hapi.js, Koa.js, and NoSQL and Relational databases
• Proficiency in unit testing and Test-Driven Development (TDD), with hands-on experience in Mocha or other Javascript testing frameworks
• Strong understanding of real-time interactions (web sockets, long-polling, server-sent events) and experience designing and implementing low-latency, high-availability, and performance applications
• Knowledge of security and data protection best practices
• Experience working in an agile team environment and proficiency with code versioning tools such as Git
• Technical capabilities to guide and unblock team members, and ensure the successful delivery of complex technical products

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of Backend, Front end and QA engineers in developing conversational AI products
• Collaborate with product managers, designers, and other stakeholders to define technical requirements and ensure alignment with the company's goals
• Oversee the entire product development process, from design to deployment, and ensure timely delivery of high-quality products
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to the engineering team
• Manage the recruitment, hiring, and onboarding of new team members
• Stay up-to-date with the latest trends and technologies in conversational AI and related fields
• Collaborate with other technical teams to ensure seamless integration with other company products and services

Preferred Qualifications

Preferred experience in developing Enterprise SaaS products