Director of Software Engineering

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$270,000.00 / yr - $320,000.00 / yr

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Director of Software Engineering (Start Up)

Technology

$270,000–$320,000 + Equity

The Company :

We’re working with a fast-growing consumer health startup building AI-driven tools to help people optimize performance and longevity. The product is live, loved, and scaling fast. This is a key moment to join as they build out a high-caliber engineering org beyond the founding team.

The Role :

As the Director of Software Engineering, you’ll scale systems, ship fast, and build a team that moves with precision and speed. You’ll work closely with founders, product, and design to drive execution, make key architecture decisions, and lead a team of top‑tier engineers. You’ll stay hands‑on, unblock work, and help shape a high‑velocity engineering culture.

Requirements :

Experience building and scaling consumer-facing products

Strong technical depth; comfortable diving into code and architecture

Proven leadership at a high‑growth startup

Sharp product instincts and a bias for speed

Based in San Francisco or open to relocating; thrives in‑person

Experience in Golang, React, AWS, and Kubernetes

The Benefits :

$270,000–$320,000 base salary + equity. Health, dental, and vision are included.

How to Apply :

Please send your resume to Jacob Bisson via the Apply link on this page.

Key Words :

Engineering Leader, Consumer Tech, Health Tech, Python, React, Architecture, Velocity, Product Engineering, Startup, San Francisco, Start Up

Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Engineering and Information Technology

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