Engineering Director

Remote Jobs; United States; Remote; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote-first environment

Career development opportunities

Collaborative culture

Job summary

Anovium is seeking a Director of Engineering to partner with the CTO in driving strategic technical initiatives within a well-funded startup in the logistics space. You will lead engineering teams to deliver high-quality products rapidly and establish scalable processes.

You will oversee day-to-day engineering priorities, shape the architecture direction, and drive continuous improvement across the engineering organization while maintaining a strong emphasis on collaboration and practical

Qualifications

• Deep understanding and experience in logistics or related fields.
• Deep understanding of transportation management systems.
• Experience architecting efficient technical solutions.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Deep understanding of software development processes and methodologies.
• Meaningful previous experience overseeing engineering teams.

Responsibilities

• Top-Level Support: prioritize and manage tasks to reduce the day-to-day engineering management burden on the CTO.
• Engineering Pod Management: oversee and coordinate engineering teams or pods for effective collaboration.
• Triaging Issues: assess and categorize engineering and technical issues for prompt resolution.
• Leading Solutions Architecture: guide robust solutions architecture aligned with business goals.
• Advocate for Technical Debt and Backlog: represent engineering needs in product meetings.

Skills

Logistics experience

Engineering leadership

Solutions architecture

Software development processes

Startup experience

Communication & collaboration

Transportation management systems

Job description

About Anovium

Anovium is a technology consultancy that transforms operations through intelligent innovation. We specialize in helping logistics, transportation, and distribution companies modernize their operations while building foundations for future growth. By combining deep industry expertise with technical innovation, we deliver practical solutions that drive measurable business outcomes.

Our Approach

We believe in the power of practical innovation. We focus on real results - helping traditional industries embrace modern technology without disrupting what makes them successful. Our approach is rooted in understanding your business first, then applying technology to solve real challenges.

Our Culture

At Anovium, we're building a team of experts who understand both technology and industry. We value:

• - Deep expertise paired with continuous learning
• - Practical innovation over theoretical possibilities
• - Long-term partnerships built on measurable results
• - Balance of technical excellence and human understanding

Who We're Looking For

We seek professionals who combine technical expertise with industry understanding. The ideal Anovium team member:

• - Thrives on transforming complex business challenges into elegant solutions
• - Values both technical excellence and practical business outcomes
• - Brings a partnership mentality to client relationships
• - Has a genuine interest in logistics, transportation, or healthcare technology
• - Embraces our philosophy of sophisticated innovation with practical impact

Our team members don't just implement technology - they help traditional industries embrace the future while understanding their foundations. If you're excited about bringing meaningful technological transformation to established industries, we want to talk to you.

Engineering Director

TL/DR: You will report directly to the CTO at a well-funded early-stage startup logistics company. You'll be responsible for executing tasks and company-wide technology initiatives. You will oversee and lead teams that ship amazing products quickly.

The Opportunity

Are you a proactive and highly organized individual capable of taking on a director of engineering role? Anovium is seeking a Director of Engineering, to assist in executing overarching company goals allowing the Chief Technology Officer (CTO) to focus on strategic initiatives. The Director of Engineering will be responsible for providing top-level support and streamlining day-to-day engineering management.

What You'll Do

• - Top-Level Support: prioritize and manage tasks to reduce the day-to-day engineering management burden on the CTO. Efficiently organize and structure information, allowing the CTO to focus on strategic and CTO-level responsibilities.
• - Engineering Pod Management: facilitate and oversee the management of engineering teams or "pods," ensuring effective collaboration and productivity.
• - Triaging Issues: assess and categorize engineering and technical issues, ensuring they are addressed promptly and effectively.
• - Leading Solutions Architecture: provide guidance and support in developing robust solutions architecture, aligning with business goals and technical requirements.
• - Advocate for Technical Debt and Backlog: represent the engineering team's perspective and requirements in product meetings, ensuring technical considerations are well-voiced and integrated into product decisions.

Requirements

• - Deep understanding and experience in logistics or related fields.
• - Deep understanding of transportation management systems.
• - Experience working within a startup culture, building and deploying quickly.
• - Multitasking and context-switching are second nature to you.
• - Experience architecting efficient technical solutions.
• - Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• - Deep understanding of software development processes and methodologies.
• - Meaningful previous experience overseeing engineering teams.

Preferred Qualifications

• - Previous experience in a support role for senior technical leadership, at a director or senior management level.
• - Understanding of solutions architecture and system design.
• - Experience working with agile methodologies and tools.
• - Experience optimizing processes and procedures.
• - Years of previous experience leading multiple engineering teams in parallel.

Perks and Benefits

• - Remote-first work environment allowing flexibility and work-life balance.
• - Opportunities for personal growth and exploration, with a commitment to your development.
• - Collaborative and communicative team dynamics that emphasize excellence.

Excited but Not a 100% Fit?

We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. If you're excited about this role and have a strong background in sales, business development, or account management, but do not meet 100% of the qualifications listed above, we value diverse perspectives and varied experiences that contribute to our team's success.