Confidential Search : Head of Engineering
Who Are We?
We are a VC-backed, fast-growing tech company that has developed a product used by over 1.8 million engineers worldwide . Our platform has historically been profitable due to strong customer traction , and we have recently raised a $2M funding round to integrate AI and scale globally .
What's in It for You?
- Competitive salary range of $180,000 - $230,000
- Leadership role reporting directly to the CEO with full ownership of engineering
- Hybrid work model (M / W / F in-office, relocation assistance available for top candidates)
- Work on a mission-driven product with high impact in the engineering community
- Opportunity to hire, grow, and shape the engineering team
- Exposure to AI, cloud infrastructure, and a high-performance startup environment
What Will You Do?
Technical Development
Own all software development and architecture , serving as the primary technical leaderWrite code, troubleshoot, and lead architecture design across our stack ( PostgreSQL, Python, Django, JavaScript, Vue / React, HTML, CSS )Solve scaling challenges , optimize APIs for speed and reliability , and manage cloud infrastructure ( Heroku, Azure, AWS )Plan and execute sprints , write and review technical specifications , and track engineering performance metricsImplement best practices to maintain technical excellence and high development velocityManagement
Recruit, onboard, and mentor a high-performing engineering teamDrive a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvementManage KPIs, OKRs, and sprint goals to measure and drive performanceServe as the primary point of contact for all engineering decisionsLong-Term Planning
Define and own the technical roadmap for scalability, AI integration, and future infrastructure needsProactively identify and mitigate software challenges to ensure reliability and long-term growthCollaborate cross-functionally with product, operations, and leadership to align engineering initiatives with business goalsWhat Will You Need?
5 years of software engineering experience with a track record of building scalable, high-performance applications2 years of leadership experience as the top engineering decision-maker in a seed-stage startupExpertise in Python, Django, REST APIs, microservices, and PostgreSQLFront-end development experience in Vue, Angular, or ReactStrong generalist who can work across FE, BE, Data, and DevOps , with the ability to balance speed and qualityExperience managing remote and international engineering teamsAbility to pass an IC coding interview (50% hands-on coding to start in this role)Must-Have Criteria
Candidates must meet all of the following criteria :
Owned all engineering in a seed-stage startup within the last 5 years (not co-owned)
2 years of leadership experience with full product ownership
Strong generalist with deep technical expertise across FE / BE / Data / DevOps
Experience in fast-moving environments , balancing speed and quality
Nice to Have
Experience with desktop application developmentFamiliarity with AI tech stacks and CAD softwareBackground in electronic circuit design or electrical engineeringExperience working on software products integrating other science and technology fields
Salary : $180,000 - $230,000
