Director of Engineering, BuildOps
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3 days a week in office ( Santa Monica, CA)
Management software for commercial speciality contractors
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Management software for commercial speciality contractors
201-500 employees
Be an early applicant
+Stock Options
3 days a week in office ( Santa Monica, CA)
201-500 employees
Company mission
To bring a true all-in-one solution with the best technology to the people who keep America's hospitals, power plants, and commercial real estate running.
Role
Who you are
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field; Master's degree preferred
- 10+ years of experience in software engineering, with at least 5 years in a leadership role within a high-growth SaaS or technology company
- Proven track record of leading engineering teams in an Agile environment
- Expertise in modern software development practices including microservices and cloud infrastructure
- Excellent leadership, communication, and collaboration skills
- Strong understanding of modern software development practices, including microservices, cloud infrastructure, and DevOps
- Experience working with cross-functional teams, including product management, development, and DevOps
- Excellent leadership, communication, and collaboration skills, with a passion for fostering a culture of engineering
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to use data to inform decisions
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic startup environment and adapt to change
- Able to work in a hybrid schedule, 3 times per week, on or Santa Monica office
What the job involves
- As our Director of Engineering, you will lead the overall engineering strategy and execution, overseeing all aspects of software development, architecture, and engineering processes across the product lifecycle
- This role is critical in ensuring that BuildOps' software products are robust, scalable, and innovative
- The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in building and leading high-performing engineering teams in a SaaS environment, with a strong focus on agile development, continuous integration, and delivering cutting-edge technology solutions
- Engineering Strategy & Leadership:
- Develop and implement a comprehensive engineering strategy that aligns with BuildOps' product development goals, ensuring scalability and innovation as the company grows
- Establish and maintain engineering standards, methodologies, and best practices
- Lead, mentor, and scale a team of engineers, ensuring continuous development and engagement of top talent
- Collaborate with product management and customer success teams to ensure engineering excellence at every stage of product development
- Architecture & Development:
- Drive architectural decisions to ensure robust and scalable software solutions
- Oversee the design, development, and maintenance of both frontend and backend components
- Ensure the effective use of modern technologies to increase development efficiency and innovation
- Monitor and improve development processes to ensure timely and reliable releases
- Quality Assurance & Continuous Improvement:
- Define, track, and report on key engineering metrics (e.g., code quality, release velocity) to provide visibility into the product development process
- Establish a process for continuous improvement of engineering practices
- Collaboration & Cross-Functional Leadership:
- Work closely with QA teams to integrate testing processes into the Agile development cycle
- Collaborate with product management to ensure clear understanding of product requirements
- Foster a culture of innovation across the organization
- Customer-Focused Engineering:
- Ensure that engineering efforts consider customer use cases and business requirements
- Work with customer success teams to address customer-reported issues
Our take
BuildOps offers a tailored management software platform catering to the real estate sector, allowing its clientele to enhance cash flow and profit margins. Through its all-in-one invoicing and billing workflow, coupled with a robust financial reporting platform, BuildOps equips customers with the tools needed for streamlined operations.
The company's strategic focus on sub-contractors within the construction and real estate industry sets it apart in a market where many management platforms struggle to integrate diverse functionalities. Unlike its competitors, BuildOps has mastered the all-in-one approach, mitigating miscommunication and confusion often stemming from disparate silos of information.
In a landscape worth billions, BuildOps has swiftly carved out a niche, positioning itself for significant growth in the years to come. Recently; the company secured new funding, this fresh infusion underscores investors' confidence ain the company's vision and it potential to revolutionize management software for the modern commercial contractor.
Freddie
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Insights
Company
Funding (last 2 of 3 rounds)
May 2023
$50m
EARLY VC
May 2022
$43m
SERIES A
Total funding: $98.8m
Company benefits
- LA, Toronto, & WFH opportunities
- Premium insurance coverage
- Wellness perks
- Competitive compensation
- Flexible schedule & PTO policy
- Professional development opportunities & events
- Great people, great place to work
Company values
- Collaborate to win: BuildOps thrives from individual and team contributions
- Love our customers: From everyday support to advancing the platform around our customers’ needs
- Act like an owner: Combining experience and knowledge to discover the best strategic decisions
Company HQ
Santa Monica, CA
Articles
Leadership
Alok Chanani
(CEO)Previously a Board Member at Wharton Angel Network, CEO at USA Commercial and Summer Associate at the Bernstein Companies.
Steve Chew
(Chief People Officer)Currently Community Lead at StartX. Previously Co-Founder and CEO at Swerv and Vice President of Marketing at Fundly.
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