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Director of Engineering (Full Stack)

Remote: 
Full Remote
Experience: 
Senior (5-10 years)

Offer summary

Qualifications:

Over 5 years of software engineering experience, At least 1 year in a leadership role, Expertise in full-stack engineering, Proficient in agile development methodologies.

Key responsabilities:

  • Lead and scale the engineering team
  • Mentor and guide fellow engineers

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Kiva AI
2 - 10 Employees
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Job description

We are a SF based AI startup dedicated to delivering cutting-edge, scalable services and products that drive the advancement of AI applications.  We plan to create an AI marketplace centered around data.  As a starting point, we're focusing on revolutionizing data labeling, collection, and curation by harnessing the latest technologies, including AI and Web3 rails.  This is a multi-billion dollar market with over 70% of demand currently unmet.  We see an unparalleled opportunity to establish ourselves as industry leaders.  Backed by robust funding and led by seasoned industry veterans including Kiva AI Founder and CEO Ahmed Rashad, we are poised for exceptional growth and impact.

About the Role
  • We are seeking an ambitious and energetic hands-on Engineering Director for a senior leadership position, reporting to the CEO.
  • As a key member of the founding team, the successful candidate will lead the development and scaling of our engineering team and infrastructure.
  • Your focus will be on building and mentoring a high-performing engineering team, fostering a culture of innovation and collaboration, and driving the strategic direction of our technology efforts.
  • While we embrace remote work, candidates located in the San Francisco Bay Area or Austin, TX can work hybrid.

  • About You
  • With over 5 years of relevant software engineering experience, including at least 1 year in a leadership capacity, you bring a passion for solving complex challenges and a track record of building and scaling engineering teams.
  • You have a proven ability to build products from the ground up and excel as a natural leader, taking ownership of technical projects with confidence.
  • Your expertise spans full-stack engineering, agile development methodologies, and the ability to assess and communicate trade-offs effectively, ensuring optimal functionality, resource allocation, and speed.

  • What you'll be doing
  • Lead and scale the engineering team, fostering a culture of continuous learning, collaboration, and innovation.
  • Mentor and guide fellow engineers, creating an environment that encourages growth and excellence.
  • Manage project requirements, priorities, and deliverables, ensuring timely execution.

  • Required Skills
  • JavaScript (React or Vue)
  • Node.js / NestJS
  • Python

  • Nice to Haves
  • Cloud hosting experience
  • Supabase
  • Ruby on Rails

  • Perks
  • Competitive salary
  • Industry leading benefits,
  • Generous equity grants,
  • Performance-based bonuses,
  • Unlimited PTO,
  • Wellness perks,
  • and more
  • Kiva is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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    Experience

    Level of experience: Senior (5-10 years)
    Spoken language(s):
    English
    Check out the description to know which languages are mandatory.

    Other Skills

    • Collaboration
    • Innovation
    • Leadership
    • Mentorship

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