Head of Application Engineering - Remote

Overview

The Head of Application Engineering will lead the Applications team at poolside, overseeing the development of user-facing applications and pioneering the application layer that brings foundation models to the world.

In Short

• Lead the Applications team and oversee user-facing applications.
• Drive the strategic direction in collaboration with the VP of Engineering.
• Implement engineering best practices across the organization.
• Manage and mentor a team of product engineers.
• Ensure alignment with product, design, and other engineering teams.
• Focus on technical excellence and scalability in architecture.
• Hire and retain top engineering talent.
• Monitor engineering performance through metrics.

Requirements

• Experience managing and scaling remote engineering teams.
• Background in building developer-first products and tools.
• Strong technical background for guiding technical decisions.
• Proven people management skills, coaching engineering teams.
• Excellent organizational and execution skills.
• Comfortable in fast-paced, high-growth environments.

Benefits

• Fully remote work and flexible hours.
• 37 days/year of vacation and holidays.
• Health insurance allowance for you and dependents.
• Company-provided equipment.
• Wellbeing and home office allowances.
• Frequent team get-togethers.
• Diverse and inclusive culture.