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Head of Engineering

6 days ago

PayCompetitive
LocationSonoma/California
Employment typeFull-Time

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  • Job Description

      Req#: 32419472987

      We're partnering with an innovative AI-driven platform to find a hands-on Head of Engineering who's excited to build, lead, and scale a world-class software team. You'll lead all things engineering, from architecture to execution, and help shape the future of hardware design software.

      What You'll Be Doing:

      Leadership & Team Building

      • Hire, onboard, and mentor a high-performing engineering team
      • Foster a culture of collaboration, ownership, and continuous improvement
      • Serve as the key decision-maker and point of contact for all engineering initiatives
      • Drive performance using KPIs, OKRs, and sprint planning

      Technical Execution

      • Own the entire software stack (PostgreSQL, Python, Django, JavaScript, HTML/CSS)
      • Design scalable system architectures and tackle infrastructure issues (e.g., traffic spikes, system reliability, API performance)
      • Write and review code, technical specs, and development plans
      • Guide sprint planning and drive velocity through thoughtful execution
      • Track and improve engineering and performance metrics
      • Contribute directly to development efforts where needed

      Strategic Planning

      • Align engineering roadmaps with product and business goals
      • Proactively identify scaling bottlenecks and long-term infrastructure needs
      • Ensure the reliability, security, and performance of all systems
      • Work cross-functionally with product and leadership to prioritize impactful projects

      Who You Are

      • Technically Sharp: You've built and scaled complex applications and systems
      • A True Player-Coach: You lead by example and enjoy contributing to code
      • Product-Minded: You think like a user and build with empathy
      • Growth-Oriented: You're excited to develop people, systems, and yourself
      • Fast-Moving: You're energized by startups and unafraid of ambiguity
      • Humble & Collaborative: You value feedback, shared wins, and strong communication

      What You Bring

      • 5+ years of software engineering experience
      • 5+ years leading engineering teams
      • Strong back-end expertise (Python, Django, PostgreSQL)
      • Experience with front-end frameworks like React or Vue
      • Familiarity with cloud platforms (Heroku, Azure, AWS)
      • Experience building and maintaining microservices and RESTful APIs
      • Architectural experience designing scalable systems

      Nice to Haves

      • Experience with desktop app development
      • Familiarity with AI/ML or CAD tools
      • Experience with Eletron.js
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