Director of Software Engineering - Remote

Overview

The Director of Software Engineering at Loopio leads the Library Mission Team, focusing on content retrieval systems, hybrid search capabilities, and investments in natural language search and machine learning.

In Short

• Lead and grow multiple engineering pods and support other managers.
• Drive the architecture of Loopio's content retrieval and hybrid search platform.
• Oversee planning and execution across multiple teams.
• Champion high-quality engineering practices and incident response.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams for scalable solutions.
• Explore ML techniques to enhance search quality and user experience.
• 10+ years of software development experience required.
• Deep experience in search infrastructure and ML/NLP applications.
• Excellent communication skills are essential.
• Remote-first workplace with flexible co-working options.

Requirements

• 10+ years of experience in software development.
• 3-5+ years in engineering leadership roles.
• Proven success in managing multiple engineering teams.
• Deep experience in search infrastructure and ML/NLP.
• Technical fluency in large-scale distributed systems.
• Familiarity with semantic search and hybrid search strategies.
• Strong communication skills.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s in Computer Science or related field.
• Bonus for experience with OpenSearch or Elasticsearch.
• Bonus for background in ML/AI pipelines.

Benefits

• Ongoing feedback and support for professional development.
• Opportunity to explore creativity with a mastery allowance.
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits from day one.
• Remote work setup with necessary equipment provided.
• Supportive culture with opportunities for connection.
• Participation in townhalls and quarterly celebrations.
• Active Employee Resource Groups for learning and connection.
• Part of an award-winning workplace with impact opportunities.