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Lead and grow the engineering team, oversee product development, establish engineering standards, and align technical strategy with business goals. | Over 8 years in software engineering, 3+ years in leadership, proven experience in scaling teams, and strong technical background in modern web and cloud technologies. | We're seeking an experienced Director of Engineering to join our leadership team and report directly to our Co-Founder/CTO, Scott Rogers. This is a critical management-focused role where you'll lead our entire development team, recruit and ramp new engineers, and scale processes in order to help take the department to the next level. Responsibilities: Team Leadership & Development Lead, mentor, and grow the engineering team across all functions (backend, frontend, mobile, DevOps, QA) Recruit, onboard, and retain exceptional engineering talent Foster a culture of collaboration, innovation, ownership, and continuous improvement Conduct regular 1-on-1s, performance reviews, and provide coaching to develop future leaders Product Development & Execution Partner closely with Product leadership to translate the product roadmap into engineering deliverables Own sprint planning, resource allocation, and delivery timelines across all engineering initiatives Ensure predictable, reliable product releases with minimal bugs and strong quality assurance Drive alignment between engineering capacity and product priorities Engineering Excellence & Quality Establish and enforce code quality standards, testing practices, and peer review processes Implement CI/CD pipelines and development workflows that enable rapid, safe deployments Build quality assurance processes, including automated testing, code coverage, and monitoring Create technical documentation standards and knowledge-sharing practices Foster engineering best practices around system design, security, and performance optimization Technical Strategy & Operations Collaborate with Lead Developer on technical vision and long-term technology strategy Make build vs. buy decisions and evaluate new technologies, frameworks, and tools Oversee infrastructure planning, capacity management, and cloud optimization Ensure system reliability, uptime, and performance meet SLA commitments Manage engineering budget and resource planning Implement metrics and KPIs to measure team productivity, quality, and velocity Qualifications: 8+ years in software engineering with 3+ years in engineering leadership roles (Manager or Director level) Proven track record of scaling engineering teams from 5-10 to 20-50+ engineers Experience managing managers and building organizational structures Demonstrated success delivering complex SaaS products in fast-paced startup environments Strong background in modern web app development and cloud infrastructure (AWS, GCP, or Azure) Experience implementing engineering processes, standards, and best practices from the ground up Track record of successful collaboration with Product teams to execute roadmaps Detail-oriented with strong problem-solving abilities Very effective in a remote work environment Preferred Qualifications: Previous experience at a Series A or Series B SaaS company during hypergrowth (2-5x growth) Hands-on technical background with the ability to review architecture and code when needed Experience with modern tech stacks (React, Node.js, Python, Go, microservices, etc.) Experience with distributed teams or remote-first engineering cultures History of successful technical hiring and building talent pipelines Benefits: 100% remote w/ no office mandate | Unlimited PTO | 22 official company holidays | Health care | Life insurance | Stock options | Amazing colleagues | Energetic culture that is positive and celebrates together | Inspiring mission & software product | Ability to grow your career by being early in a fast-growing tech startup

Lead enterprise-wide AI adoption and transformation strategy, manage AI projects and budgets, establish AI governance, and drive change management and training across the organization. | Bachelor's in Computer Science or related field, 7+ years in AI/digital transformation, 3+ years managing enterprise tech initiatives, strong project and change management skills, and ability to work remotely. | We are seeking a visionary Director, Business Systems (AI & Internal Operations) to lead our organization’s transformation into an AI-centric company. This strategic role will drive enterprise-wide AI adoption, identify and implement AI solutions across all departments, and establish measurable frameworks for productivity enhancement and cost reduction. A successful candidate will serve as both a technical leader and and change agent, ensuring our organization maximizes the capability of AI tools. Responsibilities: • Strategic Leadership & Vision • Develop and execute a comprehensive AI transformation strategy aligned with business objectives • Establish an AI governance framework, including ethics, compliance, and risk management protocols • Partner with C-Suite executives to integrate AI initiatives into overall business strategy and day-to-day operations • Define and track key performance indicators for AI adoption and impact measurement • Generate monthly and quarterly reports on AI impact, ROI, and progress towards goals • Build business cases for AI initiatives and report ROI to the executive leadership • Lead cross-functional teams in implementing AI solutions across all departments • Manage AI project portfolios, budgets, and resource allocation • AI Research & Tool Evaluation • Continuously monitor emerging AI trends, technologies, and market developments • Research, evaluate, and recommend AI tools and platforms for specific departments and use cases • Conduct proof-of-concept projects to validate AI solutions before enterprise deployment • Maintain vendor relationships and negotiate enterprise AI software agreements • Establish evaluation criteria and procurement processes for AI technologies • Focus will be on purchasing and using 3rd party AI tools • Training & Change Management • Design and deliver comprehensive AI training programs for all personnel at all levels • Create AI literacy curricula tailored to different roles and departments • Establish internal AI champion networks to support adoption and knowledge sharing • Develop change management strategies to overcome resistance and drive adoption • Create documents, best practices guides, and standard operating procedures for AI tool usage Qualifications: • Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Data Science, or related technical field • MBA or advanced degree preferred • 7+ years of experience in AI/LLM implementation, digital transformation, or business strategy roles • 3+ years of experience managing enterprise-wide technology initiatives • Proven track record of successful large-scale organizational change management • Detail-oriented with strong problem-solving abilities • Strong analytical skills with the ability to translate data into meaningful insights • Exceptional project management and program leadership skills • Strong business acumen with the ability to translate technical concepts into business value • Very effective in a remote work environment Benefits: 100% remote w/ no office mandate | Unlimited PTO | 22 official company holidays | Health care | Life insurance | Stock options | Amazing colleagues | Energetic culture that is positive and celebrates together | Inspiring mission & software product | Ability to grow your career by being early in a fast-growing tech startup