paid is hiring a
Head of Engineering in Worldwide

Summary

The job description is for a Head of Engineering position at '#paid', a creator marketing platform that helps brands activate creators. The role involves strategic leadership, architectural design, product development, team development, cross-disciplinary collaboration, and operational efficiency. The ideal candidate should have a degree in Computer Science or related field, 10+ years of experience in software engineering with significant experience in system architecture and leading medium to large engineering teams.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field
• 10+ years of experience in software engineering, with significant experience in system architecture with 5 years leading medium sized, or larger, engineering teams
• Proficiency in modern JavaScript technologies ( Node.js , React, Next.js ) and familiarity with RESTful API back-ends. Rails experience is beneficial as well

Responsibilities

• Strategic Leadership: Guide the engineering team with vision and purpose, fostering a culture where innovation, accountability, and quality are paramount
• Architecture Excellence: Lead the architectural design of our platform, ensuring it is scalable, secure, and able to accommodate rapid growth and technological evolution
• Product Development Mastery: Oversee the development lifecycle, ensuring products and features meet the highest standards of performance, reliability, and user experience
• Team Development: Attract, mentor, and retain exceptional talent, focusing on building skills in modern JavaScript technologies, architectural design, and system optimization
• Cross-Disciplinary Collaboration: Work closely with Product, Design, and Engineering teams to align on product roadmaps, feature designs, and delivery schedules, ensuring seamless collaboration and innovation
• Operational Efficiency: Champion best practices in software development, system design, and agile methodologies, enhancing productivity and ensuring the reliability of our platform

Benefits

• Equal Employment Opportunity: '#paid' is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws
• Dedicated to growing a diverse team of highly talented individuals and creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels empowered to bring their best and authentic selves to work