Job Description
Job Description
Head of Engineering
Seeking a high-velocity, execution-driven engineering leader to transform the team into a true product accelerator. This role will scale the organization rapidly, eliminate tech debt, and evolve systems and culture to support growth from $10M to $30M+ ARR within 18 months. Ideal candidates thrive in startup environments and turn engineering into a competitive advantage.
The company is well-funded with 4+ years of runway.
Mission:
Establish the foundation for e-commerce logistics infrastructure—where agile, high-performing teams drive innovation without sacrificing reliability or performance.
Strategy & Scale:
As a future leader in multi-product last-mile logistics, you will have:
- Built efficient, high-ownership engineering teams across multiple product lines
- Achieved near-perfect uptime (99.999%) and top-tier security standards
- Scaled the team from 15 to 50+ engineers with <5% churn
- Delivered mission-critical features with speed and predictability
Leadership Profile:
Seen by your teams as:
- A systems thinker who designs small, empowered team structures
- A coach and enabler who sets high expectations and supports growth
- A world-class recruiter and culture-builder
- A strategic voice connecting engineering with business impact
Key Outcomes
- Team Structure: Autonomous product squads with low dependency, high output
- Infrastructure & Reliability: 99.999% uptime, no major security incidents, strong observability
- Team Growth: Scaled team efficiently with <5% attrition and strong internal development
- Execution: Consistent roadmap delivery within 15% of estimates
- Product Quality: Fewer bugs, faster releases, streamlined QA
- Executive Engagement: Trusted voice with the Board and enterprise clients