Director of Engineering (Backend)

Gallup Logistics, LLC; United States; On-site; USD 200,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Significant equity stake

Unlimited PTO

Comprehensive benefits including health, dental, vision

Job summary

A fast-growing SaaS company in the United States is seeking a Director of Engineering to lead its backend engineering team. This role includes defining the technical vision, driving the architecture, and executing initiatives that enhance system reliability and scalability. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of software engineering experience, including leadership in backend systems and a strong expertise in Python and cloud technologies. The position offers a competitive salary in the range of $200k-250k as well as performance bonuses.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of software engineering experience with 3+ years in engineering leadership.
• Deep technical expertise in backend systems and scalability.
• Track record of hiring and mentoring senior engineers.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a backend engineering team of 8-12.
• Define technical strategy and architecture for backend systems.
• Collaborate with Product and Design teams for feature delivery.

Skills

Software engineering

Leadership

Backend systems

Distributed architecture

Python

Cloud infrastructure

DevOps practices

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Tools

AWS

GCP

Azure

Job description

We're looking for an experienced Director of Engineering to lead our backend engineering team. You'll be responsible for the technical vision, architecture, and execution of our platform that serves thousands of logistics companies and processes millions of GPS data points daily.

This is a leadership role that balances hands-on technical contribution with team management, strategic planning, and cross-functional collaboration. You'll report directly to the VP of Engineering and play a key role in scaling our engineering organization.

What You'll Do

• Lead and mentor a team of 8-12 backend engineers, fostering a culture of excellence and continuous improvement
• Define technical strategy and architecture for backend systems and infrastructure
• Drive the execution of complex, multi-quarter technical initiatives
• Collaborate with Product, Design, and Frontend teams to deliver features that delight customers
• Establish engineering best practices, coding standards, and development processes
• Make build vs. buy decisions and evaluate new technologies
• Own backend system reliability, performance, and scalability
• Participate in hiring and building out the engineering team
• Provide technical leadership on system design reviews and architecture decisions
• Balance technical debt with feature development to maintain velocity
• Contribute hands-on to critical technical challenges when needed

What We're Looking For

• 10+ years of software engineering experience with 3+ years in engineering leadership
• Deep technical expertise in backend systems, distributed architecture, and scalability
• Strong experience with Python and modern backend technologies
• Proven track record of building and scaling high-performing engineering teams
• Experience leading multi-quarter technical initiatives from conception to delivery
• Strong communication skills with ability to influence stakeholders at all levels
• Experience with cloud infrastructure (AWS, GCP, or Azure) and DevOps practices
• Track record of hiring, mentoring, and developing senior engineers
• Comfortable with ambiguity and able to make decisions with incomplete information
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent practical experience
• Bonus: Experience in B2B SaaS, logistics/transportation, or real-time systems

What Success Looks Like

In your first year, you will:

• Build strong relationships with your team and cross-functional partners
• Establish a clear technical roadmap aligned with business goals
• Improve system reliability and performance metrics
• Successfully ship major product initiatives on time and with quality
• Hire and onboard 3-5 additional backend engineers
• Implement processes that improve team velocity and code quality
• Become a trusted technical advisor to executive leadership

Why Join Us

• Lead engineering at a fast-growing, profitable SaaS company
• Shape the technical direction of a platform used by thousands daily
• Work with a talented, mission-driven team
• Significant equity stake with strong upside potential
• Competitive salary ($200k-250k) plus performance bonuses
• Comprehensive benefits including health, dental, vision, and 401(k) match
• Unlimited PTO and flexible working arrangements
• Direct reporting line to VP of Engineering with high visibility
• Budget for team development, conferences, and tools