Director of Software Engineering, Writer
Plus Stock Options
AI writing assistant
Open for applications
AI writing assistant
201-500 employees
Open for applications
Plus Stock Options
201-500 employees
Company mission
To bring generative AI to the enterprise.
Role
Who you are
- The ideal candidate will have a strong technical background, exceptional leadership skills, and a track record of successfully managing and scaling engineering teams
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field
- 8-10 years in software engineering, with a strong technical background
- Strong technical background in software engineering and development, with expertise in distributed systems, multiple programming languages ( (eg; Scala, Java, and Python), various language constructs, frameworks, and technologies
- 3-5 years of demonstrated experience managing and leading engineering teams, preferably in a distributed setting
- You are a software engineer and maintain a strong desire to be hands-on with the teams you lead and manage; you code and deliver with your team
- Passionate about technical leadership, working cross-collaboratively with stakeholders and you enjoy managing small, high-performing teams while in the trenches
- Track record of successfully guiding the work of the teams you lead and you’ve scaled teams from the ground up and you are engaged in hiring
- Excellent leadership and people management skills, with the ability to inspire and motivate team members
- Strong project management skills, with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects simultaneously
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and stakeholders
- Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities, with a focus on delivering results
- Bonus: You have a background in building developer platforms, generative AI, B2B SaaS, or functional programming
What the job involves
- We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Software engineering technical lead manager to lead and grow a team of software engineers
- This is a critical leadership role within our engineering organization, with a high impact on the overall success of our business
- This role reports to the CTO
- Provide strategic direction and guidance to the engineering team, ensuring alignment with the company's goals and objectives
- Foster a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement within the team
- Manage and mentor a team of high-performing software engineers; providing guidance, support, and professional development opportunities
- Promote a positive and inclusive work environment that encourages diversity and empowers team members to reach their full potential
- Conduct regular performance evaluations, provide constructive feedback, and address any performance issues in a timely manner
- Drive technical excellence and ensure the team delivers high-quality, scalable, and reliable software solutions
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define and prioritize engineering initiatives, ensuring alignment with business objectives
- Stay up-to-date with industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices, and leverage this knowledge to drive innovation within the team
- Foster a culture of continuous learning and professional development, encouraging team members to enhance their technical skills and knowledge
- Oversee the planning, execution, and delivery of engineering projects, ensuring they are completed on time and within budget
- Allocate resources effectively, considering the skills, expertise, and availability of team members
- Collaborate with stakeholders to define project requirements, scope, and timelines, and manage expectations throughout the project lifecycle
- Monitor project progress, identify and mitigate risks, and proactively communicate updates to stakeholders
- Foster strong relationships with stakeholders, including product managers, designers, and other engineering teams, to ensure effective collaboration and alignment
- Communicate engineering initiatives, progress, and challenges to senior leadership and other relevant stakeholders
- Act as a liaison between the engineering team and other departments, facilitating effective communication and collaboration
Our take
AI-assisted writing tools have taken off over recent years. With the likes of high-exposure company Grammarly accelerating adoption of such tools, a flurry of startups have appeared to offer their own takes. Writer’s angle is to leverage AI as a means of standardizing and scaling both content and communications for business teams. The tool offers autofilling and inline suggestions that keep content aligned with pre-determined company language and style guides.
This branded fine-tuning function distinguishes it from full copy-generation competitors, as well as from Grammarly itself, which is a more generalist copyediting tool. It subsequently caters to major enterprise clients looking to maintain standards across multiple and sprawling teams, and the company has managed to net major clients like Deloitte, Twitter, UiPath, and Accenture.
While AI-related buzz remains solidly around generative AIs like ChatGPT and Bard, Writer's narrow target market - in which it has already found success - supplies plenty of scope to grow, as AI copyediting tools look set to rapidly become content industry standard. With continued new launches and updates to its offerings as well as an impressive $100 million Series B awarded in 2023, the company is well-placed to seek further success into the future.
Steph
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Insights
229% employee growth in 12 months
Company
Funding (last 2 of 4 rounds)
Nov 2024
$200m
SERIES C
Sep 2023
$100m
SERIES B
Total funding: $326m
Company benefits
- Selection of employer-covered medical plans, plus dental, vision, life insurance, and FSA
- Flexible location and schedule options
- Competitive parental leave policy
- Company stock options
- 401k plan with employer contributions
- Learning and development stipend
- Generous PTO
- Distributed from Day 1: Our processes and operating cadence are built around a distributed culture
- SF office space: If you prefer working from an office, we have a beautiful sunny one in Union Square, the heart of San Francisco
Company HQ
Union Square, San Francisco, CA
Leadership
May Habib
(CEO)Harvard economics graduate, who was previously VP of sovereign wealth fund Mubadala Development Company, and a global shaper at the World Economic Forum. Also co-founded Qordoba.
Waseem Alshikh
(CTO)Previously co-founded CloudAppers, then served as CTO at iMENA. Subsequently co-founded AI content editor Qordoba.
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