Director of Engineering

RYZE; United States; Remote; USD 130,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading eCommerce development firm is seeking a Director of Engineering to lead efforts on Shopify Plus and Recharge. This remote position involves creating scalable storefronts, enhancing subscription flows, and optimizing website performance. Ideal candidates have over ten years of development experience, particularly with Shopify, and strong leadership skills to guide teams effectively in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of hands-on experience as a front-end or full-stack developer.
• 7+ years of experience specifically in Shopify Plus and Recharge environments.
• Proven experience in owning Shopify storefront builds end-to-end.

Responsibilities

• Architect and build scalable Shopify Plus storefronts.
• Lead development of Recharge subscription flows and customizations.
• Drive optimization across site speed, SEO, and mobile responsiveness.

Skills

Shopify API experience

Recharge API experience

Event tracking knowledge

Strong communication skills

Fast-paced environment adaptability

Passion for clean code

Education

10+ years in development

Experience with Shopify Plus

Tools

React

Next.js

Liquid

Job description

Director of Engineering role focused on Shopify Plus and Recharge-powered eCommerce experiences.

Overview

The Director of Engineering will lead the engineering efforts behind our Shopify Plus and Recharge-powered eCommerce experience. This role is ideal for a senior-level developer who has transitioned into technical leadership—someone who can still write high-quality code while guiding both internal and external engineering partners.

You will be responsible for front-end and back-end development, architecture, and performance, bringing the vision of our growth, product, and customer experience teams to life. This role is strictly focused on engineering and does not include IT-related responsibilities (e.g., device management, internal systems, help desk support).

Responsibilities

• Architect and build scalable, high-performance Shopify Plus storefronts using custom Liquid, Hydrogen, React, and Next.js
• Lead development of Recharge subscription flows, API-based enhancements, and checkout customizations
• Own and evolve our eCommerce codebase, ensuring clean, maintainable code and version control best practices
• Drive continuous optimization across site speed, SEO, and mobile responsiveness

Technical Project Ownership

• Translate cross-functional goals into clear technical requirements and timelines
• Collaborate with growth, retention, and CX teams to ship features that boost conversion, LTV, and customer satisfaction
• Implement and maintain pixel/event tracking infrastructure for analytics and marketing teams (GA4, Meta, etc.)
• Guide third-party dev agencies and freelance engineers to ensure timely, high-quality delivery

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Serve as the technical expert for projects involving site experience, retention features, and integrations with third-party tools (Klaviyo, Loop Returns, Zendesk, Postscript, etc.)
• Partner with Product and Marketing on A/B testing, landing page builds, and funnel experimentation
• Ensure smooth data flow and performance visibility from ad click to checkout to subscription renewal

Education & Experience

• 10+ years of hands-on experience as a front-end or full-stack developer
• 7+ years of experience working specifically in Shopify Plus and Recharge environments
• Proven experience owning Shopify storefront builds end-to-end, including headless implementations
• Strong track record of cross-functional collaboration in DTC or eCommerce companies

Skills & Abilities

• Skilled in working with Shopify APIs, Recharge APIs, and custom app integrations
• Strong knowledge of pixel architecture, event tracking, and tagging frameworks (GA4, Meta, TikTok)
• Comfortable operating in a high-growth, fast-paced environment with shifting priorities
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders
• Passion for clean code, fast sites, happy customers, and results-driven engineering

This is a remote position.