✨ About The Role
- The Director of Engineering will lead the Core Engineering Pillar, focusing on enhancing developer experience and fortifying software security.
- Responsibilities include overseeing Platform, Security, QA, and IT teams, which are critical to OpenPhone's success.
- The role involves developing and executing the technical vision for infrastructure, security, and quality practices.
- The candidate will be responsible for establishing best practices and implementing efficient processes within the engineering teams.
- Key performance indicators for platform reliability, security posture, and engineering productivity will need to be established and maintained.
âš¡ Requirements
- The ideal candidate will have experience leading managers across multiple teams, demonstrating successful team growth and organizational development.
- A strong hands-on background in software engineering is essential, with a deep understanding of software development principles and architectural patterns.
- Proven experience in building and operating cloud-based distributed systems at scale is required, particularly with platforms like AWS, GCP, or Azure.
- The candidate should have a track record of leading and scaling platform engineering, DevOps, or SRE teams effectively.
- Strong communication and leadership skills are necessary, with the ability to influence cross-functionally within the organization.
- Experience in high-growth startup environments is preferred, along with managing distributed or remote engineering teams.
- A proactive mindset with a strong initiative will be crucial for success in this role.