Head of Engineering

WorkHQ is building a career platform for employees and recruiter built on the principles of data openness, quantitative evaluation, and self-improvement. The core of the platform is a data augmentation and analytics layer that helps users visualize an individual’s “human capital” with a single, intelligible score. A user’s WorkHQ score quantifies their work experience and education, and is further enriched by proprietary data signals from WorkHQ to provide a holistic ranking of professionals in the same functional role.

Our goal is to help all users understand how everyone “stacks up” without having to parse individual resumes or LinkedIn profiles and ask for referrals or recommendations.

Our company has raised $26M to date–although we are still pre-product. We have a remote global engineering team of 13 at the moment. Company leadership is based in Los Angeles.

We are a fast moving startup that takes pride in a fast iteration style and transparency. We want to work with high-energy do-ers with heavy bias for action.

Responsibilities

• Sole responsibility for the engineering team's execution
• Collaborate with executive and product teams to scope products, features, timelines, and staffing
• Act as conduit between engineers and leadership - pushing against both when necessary
• Balance the drive for new features with stability and uptime. Balance short and long term success. Be a strong voice in the planning room to find balance
• Translate user requirements and designs into scalable architecture
• Prioritize features and design sprints, based on available resources. Delegate projects appropriately to deliver against tight timelines while ensuring app stability and enabling team member growth
• Set and uphold expectations for engineers. Define processes and procedures. Mold culture, philosophy, and norms
• Exude enthusiasm and passion for solving our user problems and motivate members of the team
• Demonstrate hands-on tech leadership. You may not be submitting PRs daily, but you will be reviewing, commenting, and tie-breaking discussions
• Manage and lead the process for sourcing, attracting, and evaluating new talent

Requirements

• Product ownership
• Architecture design
• Close to the code
• 4+ years experience: hands-on, full-stack engineering leadership
• 4+ years experience: product engineering, building for external customers (B2C or B2B)
• Fintech, lending, banking, or capital markets experience preferred
• Monthly office visits in Los Angeles, if remote
• Confident & hungry

Salary Range: $210,000 to $280,000

Location: Los Angeles, CA, US

Posted Date: 3/22/2024