Director, Video Engineering

ZipRecruiter; Framingham (MA); Remote; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

A tech company is seeking a Director of Video Engineering to oversee product development for its innovative platform. This role involves leading a skilled team to enhance video functionalities, ensuring successful product delivery and impacting consumer experience. Candidates should have extensive experience in software development and leadership.

Benefits

100% Health, Dental & Vision coverage

401K Plan with Profit Share

Annual bonus potential

Flexibility to work from wherever you will be most effective

Paid parental leave

In-person Team Summits (2X a year)

Qualifications

• 10+ years of full-stack software development experience.
• Management or team lead experience.
• Deep understanding of video technologies and SAAS product features.

Responsibilities

• Lead development of Group Video technology and new product features.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver timely updates.
• Track key metrics to inform product decisions.

Skills

full-stack software development

team management

consumer SAAS

Tools

Node.js

React

AWS

Docker

Job description

Job DescriptionJob Description

Sincere is looking for a Director, Video Engineering to join our growing team. In this role, you will drive product development for all Group Video technology on Memento, our innovative platform to collect and preserve memories from life’s most important milestones and moments. In collaboration with business and product team leaders, you will lead a team of designers, developers, ops, and QA to bring new product features to our users. The ideal candidate is passionate about products that make a difference in people's lives and knows how to ship successful consumer SAAS.

In this role, you will:

• Lead development of Group Video technology on Memento
• Work with cross-functional teams (design, development, ops, QA) to deliver new features
• Provide guidance on key architectural decisions
• Collaborate with marketing and customer support teams to navigate product updates
• Improve development processes and ensure timely delivery of releases
• Track key metrics to inform product decisions and optimize the user experience

You have:

• 10+ years of full-stack software development experience
• Expertise with technologies such as:
• Node.js, Serverless Framework, Docker
• React, Next.js
• AWS: Lambda, DynamoDB, S3, ECS, and more
• Video: FFMPEG, Remotion
• Deep understanding & proven history with integrations for services such as Stripe, SendGrid, and Twilio
• The ability to author complex features and the wisdom to delegate pieces to a capable team
• A proven track record of driving forward & shipping successful, business-impacting features for a SAAS product
• Management or team-lead experience
• A big-picture vision paired with outstanding day-to-day tactical execution

Benefits

Do you want to work at a growing company that invests in its team more than the average employer? Sincere is a family of brands with heart. The Company is home to Punchbowl, Lovebird, Timehop, and Memento, and builds technology that brings you closer and helps show you care to the people who matter the most. With Sincere Foundation, we support organizations that address basic needs, and envision a future where everyone has the opportunity to celebrate, recognize milestones, and honor memories. We provide a fun, casual, and innovative environment where hard work is recognized and rewarded.

What We Offer:

• 100% Health, Dental & Vision coverage
• 401K Plan with Profit Share
• Annual bonus potential
• Health & Wellness stipends
• Paid time off plus 12 paid holidays & Summer Fridays
• Paid parental leave
• Childcare benefits (dependent care FSA)
• Flexibility to work from wherever you will be most effective
• In-person, all-expenses-paid Team Summits (2X a year)

PLEASE NOTE: Our team is primarily based in Greater Boston. We will consider applicants who reside anywhere within a 2 hour drive of the city. While this role is remote, we have occasional in-person meetings at the office (every 4-6 weeks typically).