About the company
Our client is a property technology company.
The role
Raydar is recruiting for this role on behalf of our client. Lead an engineering group while remaining hands-on, shaping the architecture and delivery of server-side, data and machine learning software, and developing the people who build it.
What you'll do
- Shape the architecture for server-side, data and machine learning software, including choices about building versus buying tools.
- Make sound design and trade-off decisions and make sure projects ship on schedule.
- Translate priorities into plans, assign owners, identify risks early and clear obstacles for the team.
- Establish practical standards for code quality, security, testing, monitoring and operating production software.
- Coach engineers, give specific feedback and lead performance conversations.
- Turn work built for individual customers into reusable systems and help recruit and grow the team.
- Manage every engineer hired, and join client-facing visits on site as part of the job.
Requirements
What we're looking for
- Keeps writing production code regularly, with a substantial track record of owning shipped software.
- Has led an engineering team or a substantial multi-person project and can point to concrete improvements that resulted.
- Strong system-design judgment and the ability to dig into code, data and root causes directly.
- Makes tradeoffs and sets priorities in uncertain conditions.
- Able to explain plans clearly to company leaders, engineers and external clients, even when the news is hard.
- Willing to spend stretches of time at client premises.
- 4 to 15 years of relevant experience.
Benefits
Compensation and benefits
- Base salary: USD 150,000 to 190,000 per year
- Health, dental and vision coverage
- Paid time off and parental leave
- Flexible working hours
- Professional development opportunities
Location and work model
- San Francisco, CA, United States or New York City, NY, United States
- On-site
- Full-time
Skills Required
- Regularly writes production code and has a substantial track record of owning shipped software
- Has led an engineering team or substantial multi-person project with measurable improvements
- Strong system-design judgment and ability to investigate code, data, and root causes
- Ability to make tradeoffs and set priorities in uncertain conditions
- Ability to clearly explain plans to company leaders, engineers, and external clients
- Willingness to spend stretches of time at client premises
- 4 to 15 years of relevant experience
What We Do
Raydar is a talent acquisition and business consulting firm that connects world-class and emerging talent with growing organizations. It supports companies through team development, strategic hiring, and customized growth solutions, helping clients recruit roles such as engineers, product managers, executives, legal counsel, and quantitative traders. Raydar focuses on understanding each organization’s needs, culture, and long-term goals to build high-impact teams.
