Head of Engineering / Lead Software Engineer

Descrição da Vaga

Requisitos

• Clear communication
• Shared ownership
• No tolerance for abusive language, intimidation, or siloed behavior
• 6+ years of professional software engineering experience
• 2+ years leading engineers in a startup or fast-moving environment
• Strong experience with:
• Modern backend frameworks (Node, Python, etc.)
• APIs and system integrations
• Frontend frameworks (React or similar)
• Proven ability to document your work clearly
• Comfortable working in ambiguity and building as you go
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Emotionally mature, collaborative, and solutions-oriented
• Experience with:
• Mobile apps (React Native / Flutter)
• DevOps, CI/CD pipelines
• Experience scaling early-stage products
• Familiarity with facilities, marketplaces, or operations-heavy platforms
• What Success Looks Like (First 90 Days)
• Engineering documentation is up-to-date and usable
• Team members can work independently without constant clarification
• Product velocity improves without chaos

Responsabilidades

• Own the end-to-end engineering lifecycle across backend, frontend, and mobile
• Actively contribute code while setting clear technical direction
• Translate product requirements into clear, executable technical plans
• Ensure features ship on time, tested, and production-ready
• Make pragmatic architectural decisions aligned with a startup environment
• Documentation & Knowledge Sharing (Non-Negotiable)
• Create and maintain:
• API documentation
• Architecture overviews
• Setup and onboarding guides
• Sprint-level technical notes
• Ensure every major feature and system is documented
• Use tools like Confluence, Notion, or similar to keep docs current
• Enable new engineers to onboard without bottlenecks or tribal knowledge
• Lead engineers with respect, clarity, and accountability
• Participate consistently in:
• Standups
• Sprint planning
• Cross-functional reviews
• Work closely with Product, Operations, Sales, and Onboarding
• Foster a culture of:
• Psychological safety
• Delivery & Accountability
• Own sprint commitments and delivery timelines
• Break down work so multiple engineers can contribute effectively
• Identify blockers early and communicate clearly
• Balance speed with maintainability no “hero mode” engineering

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