Responsibilities

• Leadership and Team Management:

  • Provide strategic direction and guidance to the engineering team, ensuring alignment with the company's goals and objectives.
  • Foster a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement within the team.
  • Manage and mentor a team of high-performing software engineers; providing guidance, support, and professional development opportunities.
  • Promote a positive and inclusive work environment that encourages diversity and empowers team members to reach their full potential.
  • Conduct regular performance evaluations, provide constructive feedback, and address any performance issues in a timely manner.

• Technical Excellence:

  • Drive technical excellence and ensure the team delivers high-quality, scalable, and reliable software solutions.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define and prioritize engineering initiatives, ensuring alignment with business objectives.
  • Stay up-to-date with industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices, and leverage this knowledge to drive innovation within the team.
  • Foster a culture of continuous learning and professional development, encouraging team members to enhance their technical skills and knowledge.

• Project and Resource Management:

  • Oversee the planning, execution, and delivery of engineering projects, ensuring they are completed on time and within budget.
  • Allocate resources effectively, considering the skills, expertise, and availability of team members.
  • Collaborate with stakeholders to define project requirements, scope, and timelines, and manage expectations throughout the project lifecycle.
  • Monitor project progress, identify and mitigate risks, and proactively communicate updates to stakeholders.

• Collaboration and Communication:

  • Foster strong relationships with stakeholders, including product managers, designers, and other engineering teams, to ensure effective collaboration and alignment.
  • Communicate engineering initiatives, progress, and challenges to senior leadership and other relevant stakeholders.
  • Act as a liaison between the engineering team and other departments, facilitating effective communication and collaboration.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• 8-10 years in software engineering, with a strong technical background.
• Strong technical background in software engineering and development, with expertise in distributed systems and multiple programming languages (e.g., Scala, Java, Python).
• 3-5 years of demonstrated experience managing and leading engineering teams, preferably in a distributed setting.
• Desire to be hands-on with the teams you lead and manage; you code and deliver with your team.
• Passionate about technical leadership and managing small, high-performing teams.
• Track record of successfully guiding the work of the teams you lead and scaling teams from the ground up.
• Excellent leadership and people management skills, with the ability to inspire and motivate team members.
• Strong project management skills, with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities, with a focus on delivering results.
• Bonus: Background in building developer platforms, generative AI, B2B SaaS, or functional programming.

Benefits & Perks (UK Full-time Employees)

• Generous PTO, plus company holidays
• Comprehensive medical and dental insurance
• Paid parental leave for all parents (12 weeks)
• Fertility and family planning support
• Early-detection cancer testing through Galleri
• Competitive pension scheme and company contribution
• Annual work-life stipends for:
  • Home office setup, cell phone, internet
  • Wellness stipend for gym, massage/chiropractor, personal training, etc.
  • Learning and development stipend
• Company-wide off-sites and team off-sites
• Competitive compensation and company stock options