Circle is hiring a
Lead Growth Engineer

Summary

Join our team as a Lead Growth Engineer and supercharge our product's growth by crafting data-driven experiments that directly impact user acquisition, increase MRR, reduce churn, and support all go-to-market functions.

Requirements

• Strong alignment with our values
• You are proficient in English (spoken, written, and reading) at a CEFR Level C2 / ILR Level 5
• You have at least 2 years of experience leading and mentoring engineers. , ideally in growth-focused environments
• You have 5+ years of hands-on full-stack development experience. , with deep knowledge of Ruby on Rails, React, Sidekiq, Kafka. and payment integrations. (we heavily use Stripe. )
• You have a knack for product-led growth and love experimenting with A/B tests, data analysis, and optimization
• You’re great at managing projects end-to-end and thrive on turning ideas into action
• You think strategically but aren’t afraid to roll up your sleeves for tactical work
• You communicate clearly, aligning teams and explaining technical things in a way everyone gets
• You’re a self-starter who takes initiative and enjoys a fast-paced, ever-evolving environment
• You’re data-driven, constantly using insights to validate your next move
• You’re passionate about creating user-centric solutions that drive growth and make a real impact

Responsibilities

• Shipping often and with care, balancing speed with thoughtful, quality work
• Leading and mentoring a global team of engineers, driving execution and fostering continuous growth
• Developing and executing data-driven experiments to boost user acquisition, retention, and MRR
• Collaborating across the go-to-market org, aligning with sales and marketing to achieve growth targets
• Rethinking and refining our billing infrastructure to grow MRR and provide pricing transparency to Circle communities
• Working on a team obsessed with product-led growth, constantly iterating and pushing boundaries
• Owning end-to-end project management, from concept to execution, for impactful results
• Designing and implementing A/B tests to validate changes and drive measurable improvements
• Analyzing user data proactively to identify growth opportunities and refine the product experience
• Engaging regularly with internal stakeholders to align on growth priorities and initiatives seamlessly

Benefits

• Fully remote: work from anywhere in the world!
• Autonomy and trust to do your job: we care about outcomes over everything else
• Paid time away: all employees are given 35 days of PTO annually. We also offer a paid sabbatical after 5 years
• $150,000 - $170,000 a year
• Awesome medical coverage with 100% coverage for you and your family, or medical reimbursement options where applicable!*
• Parental leave for parents expanding their family, or just starting one
• Home office stipend to help you get up and running
• Learning & development stipend to help you level up your professional skills
• Annual bonus potential for roles that don't already receive variable income or commission
• Company retreats: Twice a year, the Circle team gets together for a fully paid company retreat in incredible places around the world! We’ve had past retreats in Colombia, Portugal, and Mexico, with more planned on the horizon