Engineering Director - Boston, United States - Upstatement

Description

Upstatement is looking for a Engineering Director to join our engineering practice.

The right person for this role is an experienced engineering leader who has a proven track record of growing full-stack engineering teams, directing complex technology projects, overseeing quality, and winning new business.

People who succeed here are empathetic teammates who are candid, kind, caring, and

embody our core values

. We believe that diverse, inclusive teams make the most impactful work. Upstatement is deeply invested in ensuring that we have a supportive, growth-oriented environment that works for everyone.
Why Upstatement

Upstatement is a digital product studio with an editorial mindset. We use the tools of design, engineering, and journalism to enrich lives and create a more just society.

Our 40-person team works with established leaders (MIT, ESPN, PBS, Microsoft) and emerging companies who are about to change the world.

We are members of the kyu Collective

and combine the energy of a boutique studio with the business maturity of an established global innovation leader.
Work with ethical and mission-driven organizations.
Collaborate in a high-trust environment that empowers creative ownership.
Build a portfolio you can be proud of.
Blossom in a small studio culture full of top talent and peers who help you grow.
Find your path at a place that prizes flexibility:

We encourage experimentation, support role switching, and help people balance between maker/manager and lead/support.
Check out our Engineers page

to learn a bit more about the technology department, read some blog posts, and figure out what makes our engineers tick.

What You'll Do

Engineering Management.

Work closely with your direct reports to establish goals and promote their career development.
Grow the team .

Assist the CTO with recruitment, hiring, and retention efforts and team building initiatives aimed at strengthening department culture and cohesion.

Business Development.

Contribute an executive presence to the business development process, bringing us new work and strengthening the quality of the opportunities before us.

Technology Direction .

Fulfill the Technology Director role on 1-3 client projects, working alongside project leads to establish a cohesive and impactful technology strategy as part of Vision phases.

Dependable Delivery .

Collaborate with design and engineering leads to ensure the successful execution and evolution of technology strategy throughout the Build & Delivery phase.

About You

Experienced Engineering Manager, preferably in an agency context
Has executive presence; can lead a room
Comfortable navigating uncertainty
Experienced developing technical strategies through research and solution architecture
Fluent with one or more server-side languages
Knowledgable of popular frameworks and CMSs
Familiar with modern front-end development tools and best practices
Capable of working on multiple projects concurrently
Compensation

Upstatement is committed to helping our people grow and providing transparent salary benchmarks.

This job fits two possible levels in our skill progression framework (something we'd love to share during the interview process).

The level depends the candidate's unique qualifications, to be determined during the interview process.

Level:

EM5

Official Title:

Engineering Director

Department:

Engineering

Salary Range:

$160,000 - $180,000

Level:

EM6

Official Title:

Senior Engineering Director

Department:

Engineering

Salary Range:

$180,000 - $200,000
Health, dental, and vision insurance, and supplementary health benefits (FSA & HSA)
Gynecology and Family-building Care with Kindbody
Non-elective 401k company contribution
$1,000 home office setup stipend
3 weeks vacation to start, plus company-wide closure between Christmas & New Year's Day (fully paid)
12 weeks paid parental leave, plus 12 additional weeks available as unpaid
Co-working spaces in New York City, Boston, and Chicago as well as a fully distributed workforce
Interview Process

Our goal is to get to know you in a low-pressure, friendly environment — and to give you ample opportunity to learn more about us, too.

Our typical process includes these types of experiences:

A resume screen and introductory phone/video chat
A take-home exercise where you'll have the opportunity to demonstrate your communication and problem-solving skills
Additional conversations with potential future team members, the hiring manager, and leadership
Our goal is to create an environment where you can interview at your best. Our interview process is fully remote, conducted via Zoom calls.

If we can provide any assistance or accommodations during your time with us, please let us know at .

All requests are treated as privately as possible and have no impact on candidate eligibility.
Interested in applying?

Send us a resume, cover letter,

and

anything else that helps us understand what makes you awesome.
Women, people of color, LGBTQIA2S+ individuals, and members of other underrepresented groups are strongly encouraged to apply.

Upstatement is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against candidates on the basis of race, ethnicity, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, or veteran status.

Upstatement is committed to providing a welcoming and inclusive workplace for everyone

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you are welcome here .


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