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Technical Ex-Founder - Remote

Posted 4 days ago
Software Development
Full Time
Worldwide

Overview

This isn’t your typical Head of Engineering role. We’re looking for a seasoned veteran who leads from the front and thrives in high-velocity, high-ownership environments. Your mission: build the fastest engineering team on the planet.

In Short

  • You will set the bar for engineering velocity, coaching and mentoring the team.
  • You will make architectural and security decisions quickly.
  • You will build and own best-in-class developer experience.
  • You will monitor reliability and SLAs while moving at startup speed.
  • You will partner with product and design for rapid iterations.
  • You will establish a culture of iteration over perfectionism.
  • You will leverage AI to enhance workflows.
  • You will focus on developer experience to increase speed.
  • You will maintain performance monitoring to ensure fast shipping.
  • You will work closely with the CTO and co-founder.

Requirements

  • Proven leadership experience in fast-moving startups or scaleups.
  • Deep technical expertise with strong architecture instincts.
  • Experience in 0→1 or hyper-growth contexts.
  • Ability to make quick decisions under pressure.
  • Strong focus on developer experience and tooling.
  • Experience with monitoring and observability practices.
  • Passion for AI and its integration into workflows.
  • Comfortable with a fast-paced, high-ownership environment.
  • Strong communication and collaboration skills.
  • Commitment to building an inclusive team.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to lead a high-impact engineering team.
  • Collaborative and innovative work environment.
  • Focus on rapid iterations and learning.
  • Encouragement of diverse perspectives and experiences.
  • Supportive culture that values contributions from all team members.
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Lightdash

Lightdash is an open-source business intelligence (BI) tool that transforms dbt projects into a comprehensive BI platform. Focused on analytics engineers, Lightdash allows teams to manage their analytics as code, facilitating self-service data access across the organization. The company emphasizes collaboration, community engagement, and user success, striving to help data teams make informed decisions quickly. With a commitment to building in public and fostering an inclusive environment, Lightdash aims to create a supportive space for diverse perspectives and experiences.

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