Lead the engineering team to enhance the Developer Experience platform, focusing on QA automation, infrastructure, CI/CD, and mentoring team members.
Minted seeks a passionate Lead Engineer to lead our technical and operational initiatives within the Platform Developer Experience team. The Developer Experience team is a crucial team that is primarily focused on making the lives of other developers better. This is a pivotal time as we shape the next-generation of our developer experience platform, supporting key engineering functionalities such as QA automation, infrastructure as code, CI/CD pipelines, and development tooling optimization.
As a technical leader, you will drive innovation, mentor team members, and ensure seamless collaboration with engineering, product, and leadership teams to achieve strategic objectives.
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You Will:
- Lead the engineering team by setting technical direction, driving best practices, and fostering a culture of excellence
- Lead and drive large projects and initiatives within the Developer Experience domain
- Mentor and coach team members to elevate their technical and professional skills
- Define and implement technical solutions for Developer Experience, ensuring ease of use, scalability, and reliability
- Oversee development processes, including system architecture, code quality, and deployment pipelines
- Solve complex engineering challenges, integrating systems for QA automation, CI/CD, and infrastructure as code
- Partner with cross-functional teams to define and deliver a cohesive roadmap for Developer Experience
- Enhance system performance through iterative improvements, leveraging data-driven insights
- Ensure robust testing frameworks and implement continuous improvement strategies for development tooling and automation
You Have:
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science or related field or similar relevant working experience
- 8+ years of experience in software engineering, with 3+ years in a leadership role
- Proficient in modern programming languages and frameworks
- Proven experience designing scalable architectures and maintaining mission-critical systems
- Experience in QA Automation, Infrastructure as Code (Terraform), Python, and CI/CD practices
You Are:
- A Visionary Thinker: Ability to conceptualize future-proof technical strategies
- An Operational Master: Focus on efficiency and continuous improvement
- A Champion of Team Development: Dedication to nurturing talent and fostering growth
Bonus Points:
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to drive collaboration across teams
- Passion for mentoring and up-leveling technical teams
- Prior experience in platform engineering or developer productivity tooling
The compensation range for the role applies to employment offers from Minted. Our employment offers fall between the minimum and midpoint of the range to allow for continued salary growth during your employment at Minted. The upper half of the range accommodates this growth and supports our intention to create an environment that encourages lasting relationships between Minted and our employees.
Geo Base Full Salary Range 0 - Includes SF Bay Area - $179,200 - $235,200
Geo Base Full Salary Range 1 - All non-SF CA, DC, NY - $164,864 - $216,384
Geo Base Full Salary Range 2 - Includes CO, IL, MA, MD, NJ, OR, RI, TX, VT, VA, WA - $152,320 - $199,920
Geo Base Full Salary Range 3 - Includes AL, AK, AZ, AR, CT, DE, FL, GA, IA, ID, IN, KS, KY, LA, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, ND, NE, NM, NV, NH, NC, OH, OK, PA, SC, SD, TN, UT, WI - $139,776 - $183,456
Salaries will vary based on various factors including but not limited to professional and academic experience, associated job responsibilities, and/or other business or organizational needs.
This role is eligible for bonus and stock options.
Benefits:
Benefits will be effective the first of each month following your initial hire date.
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits
- Employer Funded Health Savings Account
- 10 Paid Holidays
- Paid Time Off and Sick Leave
- Paid Parental Leave
- Employer Paid Wellbeing Apps (e.g. Headspace and Calm)
- Monthly Gym/Wellness Reimbursement
- 401(k) retirement savings plan
- Employer Funded Commuter Benefits
- Employee Discount
- Friends and Family Discount
DISCLAIMER:
We verify identity at the start of interviews to ensure fairness and security. We reserve the right to withdraw candidates who misrepresent their identity, experience, or qualifications at any stage of the process.
Notice of AI Use in Employment Decisions:
We use AI-powered tools, including Brainner AI, to support our hiring and employment processes. These tools help assess job-related qualifications and improve efficiency, but all decisions involve human review.
About Minted:
Artists shape culture. They spark conversation, create connection, and bring beauty into the world. Minted is where they come together to reach further. Our marketplace empowers a thriving community of independent artists to sell and scale their work. We nurture self-expression, cultivate community, and bring the best in visual art to a global audience.
We’re building a new way to discover the world’s best creative talent. We’re here for the emerging talent ready to take off, the local favorites ready to grow, and the established artists ready to dream bigger.
At Minted, our people don’t just believe in the power of art–we live it. We have our finger on the pulse of what’s new and now. We’re obsessed with great design, art, and interiors. We’re in galleries, at fairs, and constantly finding inspiration online. We seek undiscovered talent that deserves to stand up and stand out. We connect with artists that have something to say, and we collaborate to amplify their work. The Minted community’s art, stationery, and textiles products have reached over 75 million homes worldwide.
Our marketplace brings the best in independent design to consumers everywhere. We recognize the challenges independent artists face, and we leverage our resources to level the playing field and create a platform that gives artists the freedom to develop their craft and grow their business.
We are headquartered in San Francisco, CA and currently employ 350+ full-time employees, plus additional temporary workers during the holiday season. We have raised over $300M from top-tier investors including Benchmark Capital, T. Rowe Price, Permira, Ridge Ventures, Technology Crossover Ventures, and Norwest Venture Partners. Angel investors include Marissa Mayer, Jeremy Stoppelman, Julia & Kevin Hartz, Yishan Wong, and more.
Minted is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to inclusion and diversity. We welcome people of different backgrounds, experiences, abilities and perspectives and will consider all qualified applicants for employment in accordance with all state, local, and federal laws. Minted participates in the E-verify program.
How Our Process Works:
Minted uses technology and innovative practices to bring unique, best-selling design to market at scale. Using its crowdsourcing technology, consumers are empowered to vote for the designs they love and want to see sold, ensuring that Minted always sells continuously fresh and trend-forward product. The winning designs are manufactured by Minted, enabling artists from around the world to share and sell their work while letting Minted do the rest. Since launch in 2007, the company has expanded to serve consumers in new categories including wall art, textiles, digital content and home decor, as well as serve major retailers and consumer products brands with data-backed design through licensing and wholesale partnerships.
Top Skills
Ci/Cd
Python
Terraform
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