Director of Engineering

Hiive; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a rapidly growing fintech startup as a Director of Engineering, where you will lead multiple engineering teams and drive operational success. This role offers the chance to shape the engineering culture and ensure the delivery of high-quality products. With a focus on collaboration and continuous improvement, you will mentor talented engineers and oversee product teams, all while working in a vibrant downtown Vancouver office. Enjoy competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and significant opportunities for personal and professional growth in a dynamic and entrepreneurial environment.

Benefits

Employee Stock Option Plan

100% Employer-Paid Health and Dental

Commuter Benefit

Onsite Gym

Healthy Snacks and Drinks

Social Calendar Events

Team Building Events

Sponsorship for Exceptional Candidates

Qualifications

• 8+ years in software engineering, with 3+ years in a leadership role.
• Experience in application architecture and design in fast-paced environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor engineering teams, fostering collaboration and innovation.
• Oversee product teams, ensuring alignment with organizational goals.

Skills

Software Engineering

Application Architecture

People Management

Analytical Skills

Problem-Solving

Communication Skills

Tools

TypeScript

React

GraphQL

PostgreSQL

Elixir

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Named #4 startup in Canada for 2024, Hiive is a fintech/marketplace startup connecting buyers and sellers of stock in venture-backed pre-IPO companies. Thanks to our industry-leading technology and best-in-class capital markets team, we are home to the fastest-growing marketplace for the stock of “unicorns” on the planet. As a profitable and rapidly growing business backed by US venture capital investors, we are seeking to scale our high-performing team.

Interested in learning more about life at Hiive? Check out our careers page to see how you can grow with us!

As a Director of Engineering, you will be one of the leaders in the engineering organization, responsible for the operational success, technical excellence, and professional development of multiple engineering teams. You should have a strong background in application architecture and design, along with proven people management skills. This role requires an individual who can effectively oversee multiple product teams, fostering collaboration and ensuring the successful delivery of high-quality products. You will work directly with engineering leadership to operationalize strategies for improving and scaling engineering and build an excellent and supportive engineering culture.

In This Role, Your Responsibilities Would Include

• Leading and mentoring a diverse team of engineers, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement.
• Overseeing multiple product teams, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and maintaining high performance across all projects.
• Conducting regular performance evaluations, providing constructive feedback, and facilitating professional development opportunities for team members.
• Assisting in scaling the organization by contributing to hiring efforts and helping to identify improvements in processes and workflows.
• Providing expert guidance on application architecture and design, ensuring solutions are scalable, maintainable, and aligned with best practices.
• Reviewing and evaluating technical designs and architecture proposals, offering insights and recommendations for improvement.
• Advocating for adopting best practices and assisting in designing and implementing strategies to improve the organization's effectiveness.
• Establishing and upholding high standards for software quality, ensuring rigorous testing and validation processes are in place.

Required Skills

• 8+ years of experience in software engineering, with a minimum of 3 years in a management or leadership role.
• Previous work experience at a scaling startup.
• Proven experience in application architecture and design, with a strong understanding of delivering high-quality software in a fast-paced startup environment.
• Demonstrated ability to manage and mentor engineering teams, fostering a positive and productive work environment.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a focus on process optimization and operational excellence.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, capable of engaging with technical and non-technical stakeholders and working cross-functionally with product, design, and business teams.

Preferred Skills

• Experience working in Elixir or other functional programming languages.
• Experience working with TypeScript, React, GraphQL, or PostgreSQL.
• Experience in regulated or high-compliance environments.

Compensation, Benefits & Perks

• Highly competitive salary commensurate with experience and contribution.
• Opportunity to participate in ownership of a rapidly growing early-stage startup through our employee stock option plan.
• Comprehensive 100% employer-paid health and dental premiums, a health and personal spending account.
• A dedicated desk in our Vancouver, BC HQ, in the heart of downtown, with a fridge stocked with healthy snacks and drinks, an onsite gym, and a gorgeous rooftop amenity.
• Enjoy a $20-per-day commuter benefit for every day you work in our Vancouver HQ.
• An engaging social calendar, including bi-weekly catered lunches, bi-weekly “Friday bar,” team workouts, annual summer party, and holiday party, two “onsite” all-team retreats each year, semi-annual team-building events, and Hiive Womens’ Network events.
• Significant opportunities for growth into team leadership and management roles.
• Entrepreneurial culture and a small and dynamic team.
• Sponsorship, immigration, and relocation for exceptional candidates.