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Director of Engineering

Director of Engineering

CompanyInkitt
LocationSan Francisco, CA, USA
Salary$150000 – $350000
TypeFull-Time
Degrees
Experience LevelSenior, Expert or higher

Requirements

  • Experienced in a leading/managing a consumer-focused Product Engineering Team made up of 5-10+ engineers
  • Extensive experience in hands-on Software Engineering in full-stack mobile development
  • Know everything there is to know about creating, monitoring and improving delivery KPIs
  • A collaborative mindset and excellent English language skills that allow you to solve problems side-by-side with stakeholders from various backgrounds and perspectives
  • A strong understanding of quality product engineering, allowing you to balance between shipping things quickly and maximizing user value, while ensuring stability and codebase maintainability
  • Able to give constructive feedback, set objectives and develop suitable Personal Development Plans

Responsibilities

  • Lead feature engineering across Inkitt’s portfolio of Mobile Apps and Web Sites, including future apps we have not thought of yet
  • Identify and recruit top product engineers and build a team rooted in high-performing results-oriented culture
  • Build a strong engineering brand for our team by scheduling and hosting events and creating a persistent online presence
  • Provide visibility and clarity into the operation of your team and the technology you produce and identify opportunities for leveling up
  • Leverage and evangelize the use of Artificial Intelligence in all aspects of your team’s and greater company’s operations
  • Participate in leadership-wide brainstorms, help identify opportunities for business growth, and develop rapid prototypes to validate potential new products or features

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience in attracting, onboarding, developing, and retaining diverse top talent in your teams is a plus
  • You have worked in a small company environment, collaborating directly with CEO / Leadership Suite and find being this close to company’s helm a strong plus