Head of Engineering

About the company Our client is a property technology company. The role Raydar is recruiting for this role on behalf of our client. Lead an engineering group while remaining hands-on, shaping the architecture and delivery of server-side, data and machine learning software, and developing the people who build it. What you'll do - Shape the architecture for server-side, data and machine learning software, including choices about building versus buying tools. - Make sound design and trade-off decisions and make sure projects ship on schedule. - Translate priorities into plans, assign owners, identify risks early and clear obstacles for the team. - Establish practical standards for code quality, security, testing, monitoring and operating production software. - Coach engineers, give specific feedback and lead performance conversations. - Turn work built for individual customers into reusable systems and help recruit and grow the team. - Manage every engineer hired, and join client-facing visits on site as part of the job. Requirements What we're looking for - Keeps writing production code regularly, with a substantial track record of owning shipped software. - Has led an engineering team or a substantial multi-person project and can point to concrete improvements that resulted. - Strong system-design judgment and the ability to dig into code, data and root causes directly. - Makes tradeoffs and sets priorities in uncertain conditions. - Able to explain plans clearly to company leaders, engineers and external clients, even when the news is hard. - Willing to spend stretches of time at client premises. - 4 to 15 years of relevant experience. Benefits Compensation and benefits - Base salary: USD 150,000 to 190,000 per year - Health, dental and vision coverage - Paid time off and parental leave - Flexible working hours - Professional development opportunities Location and work model - San Francisco, CA, United States or New York City, NY, United States - On-site - Full-time