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About the job Head of Engineering

About our client

    Founded in 2015, our client's company has grown to a team of 100+ employees, backed by $24.5M in Series B funding. With a projected revenue of $50M+ in 2025, they are focused on expanding impact. In 2025, this role will play a pivotal part in achieving the strategic goal of leading the development of a proprietary data product that will drive innovation and growth.

    PLEASE READ THE DESCRIPTION ALL THE WAY THROUGH! 

    Role Overview

    We are seeking a Head of Engineering (HOE) to lead the development of a proprietary AI-driven data platform and targeting engine described as a headless marketing platform for seamless customer adoption.

    The ideal candidate is a full-stack engineer with a strong front-end design eye and experience transitioning from legacy SaaS platforms to flexible, scalable architectures. The role requires a hands-on builder mentality, someone who thrives in a scrappy startup environment and has experience scaling a platform from 0 to 1 and then from 1 to 3.

    Key Responsibilities

    Technical Leadership & Architecture (60%)

    • Lead the strategy, architecture, and execution of a proprietary AI-driven data platform.
    • Oversee a team of two Engineering Managers, one Frontend Engineer, and two Product Managers.
    • Define and execute the technical roadmap, ensuring scalable and flexible architecture.
    • Drive the transition from legacy SaaS platforms to a modern direct mail marketing infrastructure.

    Engineering & Hands-On Development (30%)

    • Architect and design a robust, scalable, and efficient targeting engine for customer acquisition.
    • Ensure the implementation of best practices in frontend and backend development.
    • Guide the team in solving complex technical challenges and removing blockers in development cycles.

    Coding & Problem Solving (10%)

    • Step in to write and review code as needed to solve complex challenges.
    • Provide hands-on expertise in React (frontend), Ruby on Rails (backend), and cloud technologies (Google Cloud, Snowflake, and Mono Repo).
    • Integrate AI-driven capabilities into the marketing platform.

    Ideal Candidate Profile

    Full-stack engineering background with a strong frontend design eye
    Deep experience with:

    • React (frontend)
    • Ruby on Rails (backend)
    • Google Cloud, Snowflake, and Mono Repo

    • Experience leading engineering teams (2+ Eng Managers, 1+ FE, 2+ PMs)

    • Track record of building and scaling platforms from 0 to 1, then 1 to 3

    • Experience with AI-driven targeting engines

    • Familiarity with Shopify and Klaviyo

    • Builder mindset able to build, test, iterate, and evolve products quickly

    • Thrives in a fast-paced, startup environment


    Strong domain expertise and ability to discuss industry trends is a plus.
    Experience in Shopify and Klaviyo is highly preferred.

    This is an exciting opportunity to shape the future of AI-driven direct mail marketing at a fast-growing, profitable startup.

    Applying to this role: please also send a message through the evrecruit.io contact page or reach out to Lisa Kagy on LinkedIn. Write a quick note regarding why you're the best fit. 

    LOCATION: FULLY REMOTE

    COMPENSATION: $250,000 - $300,000 OTE Base + Bonus
    Equity: 4-year vest, 1-year cliff, quarterly thereafter (Negotiable at offer stage)
    Benefits: Medical, Dental, 401K, Unlimited PTO (Package details at offer stage)

    This company cannot sponsor and is not open to visa holders, including OPT visas. 



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