Role Overview
As Scope3 continues to scale, we are adding a Director of Engineering to support the growth of our technical teams. This Director of Engineering will be responsible for overseeing one of our core product engineering functions that will double over the next 12 months. This role requires a strategic thinker who can balance technical depth with strong leadership skills.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead and mentor a team of engineering managers, fostering growth and effectiveness while upholding an inclusive culture of collaboration and kindness
- Balance hands-on technical contributions with high-level leadership to drive our technical vision and product goals
- Collaborate closely with the Head of Product to ensure technical solutions are feasible, timely and aligned with product priorities.
- Develop and implement processes for hiring, onboarding, and retaining top engineering talent
- Oversee the architecture and design of our technical systems, ensuring scalability, reliability, and security
- Manage resource allocation, budgeting, and capacity planning for the engineering department
- Foster a startup culture of experimentation, continuous improvement, and technical excellence, driving innovation and adaptability.
- Define and track key engineering metrics and KPIs to measure team performance and product quality
Qualifications
- 8+ years of engineering experience, with at least 3 years in senior leadership roles managing both engineering managers and individual contributors.
- Proven track record of managing and mentoring engineering managers
- Strong technical expertise with the ability to drive architectural decisions and provide hands-on technical guidance when necessary
- Experience scaling engineering teams and processes in a high-growth environment
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
- Deep understanding of software development methodologies and best practices
- Experience with cloud infrastructure, preferably GCP, including scalability and security practices.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
A Note To Applicants:
Thank you for your interest in joining our team. We believe that all people are capable of great things. Because of this, we encourage you to apply even if you do not meet all of the requirements that are listed within this job description.
