Head of Engineering

FieldPulse Careers; Dallas (TX); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental & vision coverage

Lunches provided

401(k) plan

Paid parental leave

Wellness perks

Job summary

FieldPulse in Dallas offers a hybrid leadership role steering software development from planning to release. You will align with Product to convert roadmaps into executable plans and drive cross-functional delivery across multiple teams.

You’ll mentor leaders, promote ownership, and push AI-powered innovation while delivering scalable, high-quality software aligned with business goals.

Qualifications

• 7-10+ years of experience in software development, including leadership in SaaS environments.
• Proven success partnering with Product organizations to deliver customer-facing software at scale.
• Strong understanding of Agile development principles and iterative delivery.
• Experience managing multiple engineering workstreams in fast-paced environments.
• Ability to balance strategic leadership with tactical execution and hands-on problem solving.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and cross-functional leadership skills.
• Interest in AI-driven innovation and modern software development practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead and improve the software development lifecycle from planning through release.
• Partner with Product leadership to translate roadmap priorities into engineering plans.
• Drive sprint planning, prioritization, delivery management, and cross-functional alignment.
• Help scale engineering operations, delivery systems, QA processes, and best practices.
• Remove blockers, improve velocity, and create operational clarity across teams.
• Stay hands-on when needed to stay connected to technical development.
• Mentor engineering leaders and foster ownership and accountability.
• Contribute to the company’s AI strategy and AI-powered product features.

Skills

Leadership experience in SaaS

Agile development

Cross-functional leadership

Strategic vs. hands-on

Job description

Where You’ll Work:

• Hybrid role based in Dallas, TX
• You’ll be right in the heart of the action, surrounded by a team of passionate, high-energy individuals who thrive in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.

What You’ll Do:

• Lead and improve the software development lifecycle from planning through release
• Partner closely with Product leadership to translate roadmap priorities into clear engineering execution plans
• Drive sprint planning, prioritization, delivery management, and cross-functional alignment across multiple engineering teams
• Help scale engineering operations, delivery systems, QA processes, and development best practices
• Remove blockers, improve velocity, and create operational clarity across teams
• Stay connected to the technical side of development with a willingness to be hands-on when needed
• Mentor engineering leaders and help build a culture of ownership, accountability, and continuous improvement
• Collaborate on the company’s growing AI strategy, including AI-powered product features, automation initiatives, and developer productivity enhancements
• Ensure teams are delivering scalable, high-quality software that aligns with business goals and customer needs

What We’re Looking For:

• 7-10+ years of experience in software development, including leadership experience within SaaS environments
• Proven success partnering closely with Product organizations to deliver customer-facing software at scale
• Strong understanding of Agile development principles and experience leading iterative software deliveryExperience managing multiple engineering workstreams in fast-paced environments
• Ability to balance strategic leadership with tactical execution and hands-on problem solving
• Excellent communication, organizational, and cross-functional leadership skills
• Passion for modern software development practices, emerging technologies, and AI-driven innovation
• Experience with AI/ML initiatives, automation tooling, or AI-enabled product development is a strong plus
• Startup or high-growth SaaS experience strongly preferred

Why This Role Is Impactful

• You’ll help shape the future of a growing SaaS platform with real product-market fit and momentum
• You’ll lead highly visible initiatives that directly impact product velocity and customer experience
• You’ll have the autonomy to improve systems, scale teams, and influence technical direction
• You’ll work on meaningful AI initiatives that are becoming central to the company’s future strategy
• You’ll join a collaborative leadership team that values speed, ownership, innovation, and execution
• You’ll have the opportunity to make a lasting impact on both the product and engineering culture at FieldPulse

Why You’ll Love Working Here:

• Impactful, Fast-Paced Startup Culture: Work on exciting projects that truly move the needle.

• Comprehensive Health Coverage: Medical insurance, plus dental & vision benefits to keep you covered.

• Lunches Provided Monday-Friday: Delicious meals on us to fuel your day.

• Health & Wellness Perks : Memberships to keep you feeling your best.

• 401(k) Plan: Secure your future while you grow with us.

• Clear Path for Growth: Transparent career progression, professional development, and promotion opportunities.

• Paid Parental Leave: Support for you and your family when it matters most.