Director of Engineering, Harry's Inc.
DTC
$177.2-243.7k
+ Equity
2+ days a week in office
Harry’s, Flamingo, Cat Person, and Lumē
Open for applications
Harry’s, Flamingo, Cat Person, and Lumē
501-1000 employees
Open for applications
$177.2-243.7k
+ Equity
2+ days a week in office
501-1000 employees
Company mission
To Create Things People Like More through purpose-led brands, products, and experiences.
Role
Who you are
- Minimum of 8-10 years in engineering roles, with at least 5 years in a leadership role
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field. A Master’s degree or MBA is a plus
- Shopify experience required, CPG Industry experience is preferred
- Deep familiarity with ecommerce technologies such as Shopify, cloud computing technologies such as AWS, and business intelligence technologies such as Looker
- Familiarity with cybersecurity, IAM, and data governance best practices
- Proven track record as a software engineer
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with an ability to convey technical information to non-technical stakeholders
- You’re a trusted SME. You are a trusted go-to for all things Shopify. You build strong relationships and bring others along with your POV and recommendations and have solid interpersonal and communication skills
- You know what it means to ‘Own It’. You can independently manage your team workflows and processes and keep all partners proactively apprised of progress, delivering results in a timely manner and owning the work end-to-end
- You’re committed to growth. You seek to understand by asking questions and leading with curiosity. You assume the best intent and know that giving and receiving feedback helps you and your team grow
- You’re a seasoned people leader. You have experience managing and coaching engineers and leading high-performing successful teams
What the job involves
- As the Director, Engineering you will lead Harry’s & Flamingo DTC Engineering as part of our broader Engineering Team. This leadership role demands a leader with strong technical expertise, exceptional people management skills, and a proven track record in delivering impactful engineering.
- You will be responsible for helping to shape our engineering strategy, managing a diverse team, and collaborating closely with leadership and cross-functional partners
- Develop and implement engineering strategies, roadmaps, and goals aligned with the Harry’s and Flamingo’s DTC vision
- Oversee the planning, execution, and delivery of engineering projects, optimizing for quality, efficiency, and alignment with business goals
- Drive the development of technology solutions that support business growth, enhance operational efficiency, and improve customer experiences
- Lead, mentor, and manage an engineering team, fostering a high-performance, inclusive, and collaborative culture
- Reporting to the Chief Technology Officer and a member of the Harry’s & Flamingo Engineering Leadership Team
- Manage a team of front-end engineers; coach, motivate, and develop through regular 1:1s, development conversations, and inspiring leadership
- Partner with cross-functional teams and partners across Harry’s Inc
Our take
Harry’s Inc shot to fame in the years after its 2012 launch for developing and selling high quality, affordable men’s shaving and grooming products online. Between then and now, the company has grown tremendously, expanding into major retail stores, and launching three more brands: Women’s shaving products company Flamingo, hair care-focused Headquarters, as well as cat food brand Cat Person.
Though a billion dollar sale to consumer brand corporation Edgewell was surprisingly blocked by the Federal Trade Commission in 2020, Harry’s product and brand diversification actually led to a significant boost in sales.
The blocked sale of the company, while a shock at the time, has proven to be a blessing in disguise. Harry’s has gone on to raise hundreds of millions of dollars, which it has used to expand its portfolio of brands – all in keeping with its aim of becoming a major multi-category consumer packaged goods (CPG) company.
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Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Insights
Few candidates hear
back within 2 weeks
8% employee growth in 12 months
Company
Funding (last 2 of 8 rounds)
Feb 2018
$112m
SERIES D
Jul 2015
$75.6m
SERIES C
Total funding: $474.6m
Company benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Wellness reimbursement and incentives
- Annual learning and development stipend
- Flexible Time Off Policy
- One month paid sabbatical after five years with us
- 16 weeks of fully paid parental leave, plus four weeks of customized re-boarding
- Access to all of our products
- All-team lunch and breakfast, and coffee, drinks and snacks!
- Five paid days off per year to volunteer
- Work from home opportunities
- Free membership to Eden Health, a virtual & in-person primary, behavioral, and mental health care platform
- 401K matching
Company values
- All in, All together - Each of us is a humble, hardworking human who always gives more than what’s expected because we care so deeply
- Improve Always - We encourage questions, sharing expertise, and continuous learning to improve ourselves, our company, and our customers’ experiences
- Embrace the Mammoth - We tell it like it is without blame, and see every interaction as an opportunity to grow together
- Look Left to Find Right - We critically question conventional wisdom in search of the best path
Company HQ
Hudson Square, New York, NY
Articles
Leadership
Andy Katz-Mayfield
(Co-CEO)Started his career as a consultant at Bain. Previously worked in Strategy at Brighter.com. Has an MBA from Stanford.
Jeffrey Raider
(Co-CEO)Serial entrepreneur. Founded Warby Parker. Previously a consultant at Bain, where he worked with Andy.
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Diversity, Equity & Inclusion at Harry's Inc.
- We’re cultivating: a workplace where our employees feel valued, safe and empowered to show up as their best selves; leaders who can build teams that are home to a variety of perspectives and experiences; and a family of brands led by our values and our differences to authentically serve our community
- Launched in 2018, our Employee Resource Groups, or "ERGs," are internal, employee-led networks dedicated to building community, promoting allyship, influencing the business, and fostering an inclusive working environment. While the ERGs are centered around specific identity characteristics - e.g., gender, race/ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability, etc. - they are truly for everyone, whether you identify with that group or are a committed ally
- Our D&I Council is made up of a dozen Harry’s employees across all levels and teams, including one of our co-CEOs, to help guide our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion strategy and ensure it remains a priority. The Council meets twice a month to provide input and influence initiatives across the business
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