Director of Engineering

Company: Social Native
Location: Los Angeles
Posted on: November 18, 2024

Job Description:

Social Native is the leading content marketplace technology company that empowers marketers to source, activate, then optimize high-performing creator content through our content intelligence solution. Leveraging the world's first AI-powered creative platform, brands such as Unilever, Adidas, L'Or--al, Crocs and Nestl-- Waters partner with Social Native to improve the performance of their paid and organic social strategy with a combination of Influencer Marketing, Custom Content, and Content Editing solutions.We're looking for a hands-on Director of Engineering who can seamlessly blend strategic vision with tactical execution. If you have a strong coding background, proven experience in AI implementation, and a product-focused mindset, we want you on our team!Role OverviewAs the Director of Engineering at Social Native, you'll provide both leadership and hands-on technical expertise to deliver innovative solutions for our multi-platform UGC and AI-powered products. Reporting directly to the GM, you'll drive the technical strategy, implement AI solutions, and establish a robust framework to track and measure team productivity. You'll collaborate cross-functionally to deliver exceptional customer experiences and improve our operational efficiency.Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage engineering activities, combining hands-on development with strategic oversight.
• Define and implement the technical strategy for Social Native's UGC and AI initiatives, ensuring alignment with company goals.
• Establish an agile and iterative release cadence, focusing on customer experience and product usage metrics.
• Develop, track, and optimize engineering productivity and quality metrics, ensuring the team operates at peak performance.
• Implement best practices for the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC), focusing on automation, AI-driven optimizations, and observability.
• Partner closely with Product Management, Design, and Customer Success teams to drive product roadmap execution.
• Contribute to architecture, design reviews, and hands-on coding when needed to accelerate product delivery.
• Evaluate and integrate AI technologies to enhance product capabilities and streamline engineering processes.
• Optimize cloud infrastructure operations, ensuring scalability, reliability, and cost efficiency.Required Skills & Experience
  • 8+ years of hands-on software development experience, with recent experience in coding and system design.
  • 3+ years of experience in a leadership role, preferably in a fast-paced, startup environment.
  • Proven experience implementing AI/ML solutions in a commercial setting.
  • Strong understanding of modern web technologies (React, Node.js, GraphQL, Typescript) and cloud infrastructure (AWS, Kubernetes).
  • Experience building and managing high-performance engineering teams, balancing strategic leadership with hands-on technical involvement.
  • A product-minded approach, understanding the intersection of technology, customer needs, and business objectives.
  • Proficiency in metrics and analytics to drive team performance, productivity, and product quality.
  • Deep experience with Agile methodologies, fostering a collaborative and iterative development culture.
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related discipline (advanced degree preferred).Preferred Skills
    • Experience with APIs, integrations, and SaaS environments.
    • Strong foundation in data-driven decision-making, with a focus on KPIs and performance tracking.
    • Experience in applying AI for operational efficiency, personalization, and content ranking.
    • Familiarity with UI/UX principles to collaborate effectively with design teams.
    • Knowledge of database technologies, microservices architecture, and DevOps practices.PerksOne of the best perks about Social Native is working with amazing talented people! Come see what it's like to work at a fast-paced, venture-backed tech startup. We are looking for smart, driven, fun people that are eager to take ownership of exciting projects and be a part of building something great.
      • Attractive health, dental and vision insurance coverage
      • Competitive compensation structure and equity package
      • 401(k) retirement plan
      • Unlimited vacation policy
      • Flexible work hours
      • Casual work environment and fun work culture
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