Head of Engineering

Shaped; New York (NY); On-site; USD 200,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

Shaped is seeking a Head of Engineering to join its executive team and oversee the engineering organization. This leadership role is crucial for scaling the team, driving technical vision, and ensuring product reliability. The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience in software engineering, excellent communication skills, and a strong problem-solving track record. A commitment to fostering a culture of innovation and collaboration is essential.

Qualifications

• 8+ years in software engineering.
• Ability to articulate technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
• Track record of making data-driven decisions.

Responsibilities

• Define and drive technical strategy.
• Recruit, mentor, and retain top engineering talent.
• Oversee design, development of scalable, reliable systems.
• Collaborate with Product, Sales, and Customer Success teams.
• Implement best practices in software development.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Strong analytical skills

Problem-Solving

Education

B.S., M.S., or Ph.D. in Computer Science or a related technical field

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Base pay range

$200,000.00/yr - $250,000.00/yr

As the Head of Engineering at Shaped, you will be a pivotal member of our leadership team, responsible for scaling our engineering organization and driving the technical vision of our products. You'll lead a team of talented engineers, fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and excellence. Your leadership will be instrumental in shaping our product roadmap, ensuring the reliability and scalability of our platform, and aligning engineering efforts with business objectives.

Responsibilities

• Technical Leadership: Define and drive the technical strategy, ensuring alignment with Shaped's mission and product goals.
• Team Management: Recruit, mentor, and retain top engineering talent, fostering a culture of continuous learning and improvement.
• Product Development: Oversee the design, development, and deployment of scalable, reliable, and secure systems.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with Product, Sales, and Customer Success teams to deliver features that meet customer needs.
• Process Optimization: Implement best practices in software development, including agile methodologies, code reviews, and testing.
• Infrastructure Oversight: Ensure the robustness of our cloud infrastructure, focusing on scalability, observability, and automation.
  
  

Qualifications

• Educational Background: B.S., M.S., or Ph.D. in Computer Science or a related technical field.
• Experience: 8+ years in software engineering
• Soft Skills: Excellent communication skills, with the ability to articulate technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
• Problem-Solving: Strong analytical skills and a track record of making data-driven decisions.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Executive

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Engineering and Information Technology

• Industries

  Software Development

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