Director of Engineering

Summary

Join Scope3, the leading collaborative sustainability platform, as we hire a Director of Engineering to support our technical teams' growth. This role requires a strategic thinker with strong leadership skills to oversee one of our core product engineering functions.

Requirements

• 8+ years of engineering experience, with at least 3 years in senior leadership roles managing both engineering managers and individual contributors
• Proven track record of managing and mentoring engineering managers
• Strong technical expertise with the ability to drive architectural decisions and provide hands-on technical guidance when necessary
• Experience scaling engineering teams and processes in a high-growth environment
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Deep understanding of software development methodologies and best practices
• Experience with cloud infrastructure, preferably GCP, including scalability and security practices
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of engineering managers, fostering growth and effectiveness while upholding an inclusive culture of collaboration and kindness
• Balance hands-on technical contributions with high-level leadership to drive our technical vision and product goals
• Collaborate closely with the Head of Product to ensure technical solutions are feasible, timely and aligned with product priorities
• Develop and implement processes for hiring, onboarding, and retaining top engineering talent
• Oversee the architecture and design of our technical systems, ensuring scalability, reliability, and security
• Manage resource allocation, budgeting, and capacity planning for the engineering department
• Foster a startup culture of experimentation, continuous improvement, and technical excellence, driving innovation and adaptability
• Define and track key engineering metrics and KPIs to measure team performance and product quality