Head of Engineering - Software - CALIFORNIA - USA

Head of Engineering – Software
 
- CALIFORNIA
- USA
 
Hybrid work environment with in-person collaboration three days a week
 
Salary:$200,000-$230,000 plus other benefits
 
Job Type: Full-time
 
Job Description:
We are seeking a hands-on  Head of Engineering  to lead the software engineering efforts. Reporting directly to the CEO, you will drive product velocity and satisfaction, ensuring the delivery of world-class products for electrical engineers. Through your leadership, you’ll drive continuous improvements across the team and further elevate our high-performing, innovative engineering culture. In this role, you’ll own all software engineering products across a wide range of monoliths and microservices. This role blends technical development (coding, database management, architecture) and team growth, making it ideal for someone eager to make a significant impact. 
Our client the leading platform for electrical engineers, is revolutionizing electronics design with artificial intelligence. help 1.5 million engineers design products like drones, electric cars, and virtual reality headsets 10x faster. With 10+ years of proven market traction (revenue driven growth), our client is fresh off a round of VC funding from leading Silicon Valley investors to accelerate our business into the next stages of growth.
 
Roles & Responsibilities:

• Own all software developed and maintained by the company as the primary point of contact internally
• Code, troubleshoot, and design architecture across our stack (PostgreSQL, Python, Django, JavaScript, HTML, and CSS); Cloud platforms like Heroku, Azure, AWS
• Identify and address infrastructure challenges, such as scaling issues due to high traffic, API optimization for speed, and overall system reliability
• Work collaboratively to plan and execute sprints 
• Manage and mentor developers to help them achieve their full potential. Advise on architecture and approaches.
• Write or review technical specs as needed.
• Track, analyze, and improve engineering metrics (technical and performance metrics)
• Create an environment of continuous improvement and excellence
• Recruit and assess new candidates for the team

• 5+ years of software engineering experience with a strong track record of building robust applications
• 5+ years of management experience, leading and scaling engineering teams
• Expertise in back-end development, with proficiency in Python, Django, and PostgreSQL
• Proficiency in front-end frameworks like Vue or React and experience with RESTful APIs and microservices
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (Heroku, Azure, AWS) and database management
• Experience designing scalable architectures and solving complex infrastructure issues 

• Experience with desktop application development
• Familiarity with AI tech stacks and computer-aided design software
• Background in electronic circuit design or electrical engineering

• Competitive compensation packages
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, including dependent coverage
• 401k plan
• Catered lunches