WHO YOU ARE
You champion engineers, empowering them to take on big challenges and making sure their wins are seen and celebrated.
You're a player-coach who draws on deep technical expertise to train, develop, and elevate your team and colleagues.
You lead with emotional intelligence and build the psychological safety that creates space for teams to do their best work.
You see Product as a true partner in delivering value.
You give feedback that is constructive and respectful, and you welcome feedback with genuine curiosity.
You cultivate an environment of trust, ownership and explicit communication
You have a career progression steeped in software engineering, the start up environment and leadership development
WHAT YOU'LL DO
Lead the engineering department while fostering intentional collaboration company wide.
Own the systems and guardrails that support shipping quickly and confidently.
Identify opportunities to boost efficiency, streamline workflows, and bring forward smart solutions.
Stay close to the work: dive into the code and maintain a clear view of every workstream.
Set meaningful metrics and goals that drive productivity and measurable impact.
Maintain consistency with 1:1s and team rituals while guiding the team through high-impact decisions and new opportunities as we evolve.
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