Head of Engineering

Your day to day responsibilities will include, but are not limited to, the following: Manage the entire software life cycle (CI/CD pipelines, QA system, productization and packaging) Contribute to the development our core software stack using Rust Be a collaborative and transparent team member Be a key contributor to the software architecture and design Be technically hands-on and dive into coding, troubleshooting, and debugging, and developing automated solutions Manage a growing team of engineers and direct reports by providing hands-on coaching, training, and mentoring Lead individual project priorities and deadlines as well as providing feedback on other projects and team milestones Work through the phases of discovery, requirements, architecture, specification, design, implementation, and deployment on projects To participate in testing new products and features and develop procedures You will bring: Degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science, similar technical field of study, or equivalent practical experience 15+ years of experience as a back-end software engineer with DevOps experience 10+ years’ experience in Linux 10+ years of experience leading and mentoring a technical team Commitment and accountability for quality, technical excellence, and results including managing projects from inception through completion Curiosity and enthusiasm to learn, experiment, and deliver innovative solutions Experience working in a start-up environment Solid understanding of software architecture and systems-level engineering Experience with distributed systems and databases Experience with communication protocols (TCP/IP, UDP, etc.) Great communication skills, both written and verbal Excellent presentation skills to a variety of stakeholders, both internal and external A strong understanding and experience with security is crucial