Head of Platform Engineering

Overview

Job Description

Responsibilities

• - Lead the platform engineering team, helping them grow, develop, and stay aligned with the company''s goals
• - Oversee and manage the feature backlog, ensuring we are focused on delivering valuable features for customers
• - Be hands-on with coding, architecture, and solving technical challenges
• - Engage with customers to gather feedback, understand their needs, and ensure our product meets their expectations
• - Participate in sales calls to understand the needs of potential customers and help shape the product
• - Collaborate closely with the cofounders and leadership team to define the direction of the product and company
• - Help scale the engineering team, both in terms of hiring and building the team culture
• - Drive the engineering process and ensure that projects are delivered on time and meet high-quality standards

Required Skills

• - Strong technical background with experience in building scalable platforms and APIs
• - Solid coding skills and hands-on experience with the technology stack
• - Previous experience leading an engineering team or working in a leadership role in a small team
• - Comfortable with product management, prioritizing feature development, and managing a product backlog
• - Good communication skills and the ability to work cross-functionally with different teams
• - Ability to work directly with customers, understanding their needs, and providing technical solutions
• - A generalist mindset with the ability to adapt to various challenges as the company grows
• - Ample knowledge of UI/UX and basic prototype design
• - Strong ability to work in an asynchronous environment
• - Very strong English Fluency (written and spoken)

Benefits

• - Competitive pay
• - Desk setup
• - Gym Stipend
• - Learning Stipend
• - Paid Parental Leave
• - MacBook Pro + Accessories
• - Health Coverage
• - 31 day required PTO
• - Async remote
• - Annual retreat
• - Global relocation policy
• - In-house relocation service
• - Relocation as a service
• - Option to get paid in Bitcoin
• - 30 days minimum PTO a year
• - Company retreat in beautiful locations with good vibes