Head of Engineering

About the Role

The engineering team at Lemon.io is growing, and this role involves leading and growing this team to ship products fast, iterate constantly, and manage complexity effectively. The company's goal is to build a platform that radically speeds up the process of finding qualified engineers for companies, and the Head of Engineering will play a central role in achieving this objective.

Given the nature of Lemon.io's business, the Head of Engineering must be comfortable working in a distributed, async-first team environment. This involves not only managing remote teams but also being adept at leveraging digital tools and technologies to facilitate collaboration and productivity.

What You Will Do

• Own the technical roadmap and ensure alignment with business objectives
• Lead and grow the engineering team, focusing on high ownership, high speed, and low bureaucracy
• Make critical architecture decisions, prioritizing features based on business impact
• Work closely with the founder and product team to define success metrics and product vision
• Drive the development of automated vetting and intelligent matching at scale
• Address demand-side bottlenecks and figure out where the real leverage is in the hiring process
• Make hard prioritization calls on what to build, skip, or kill in the product roadmap
• Build and maintain a culture of simplicity, speed, and constant iteration
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless product delivery
• Stay up-to-date with the latest technologies and trends in software development and AI/ML

What We Are Looking For

• Experience leading engineering teams (5-30+ people) in a startup or high-growth company
• Hands-on experience with modern tech stacks and comfort with AI/ML tooling
• Product-minded and business-first approach to engineering
• Obsession with simplicity and first principles thinking
• Bias towards action and ability to drive fast decision-making
• Experience working in distributed, async-first teams
• Strong understanding of cloud-based technologies and scalability
• Familiarity with agile development methodologies
• Excellent communication and leadership skills

Nice to Have

• Experience with talent marketplaces or hiring platforms
• Knowledge of recruitment technology and trends
• Familiarity with Lemon.io's tech stack
• Experience with data-driven decision-making
• Certification in engineering management or a related field

Benefits and Perks

• Opportunity to lead a high-impact engineering team in a growing company
• Direct access to the founder and involvement in key product decisions
• Flexible, remote work environment with a distributed team
• Professional development opportunities in a rapidly evolving tech landscape
• Competitive compensation package
• Access to the latest technologies and tools
• Health and wellness benefits
• Generous PTO policy
• Remote work stipend and support for home office setup

• Ensure your resume and cover letter are optimized for remote work, highlighting your experience with digital tools and collaboration platforms.
• Develop a strong understanding of the company's product and mission, and be prepared to discuss how your skills align with Lemon.io's goals.
• Prepare examples of your engineering experience, focusing on projects that demonstrate your ability to drive technical roadmap decisions and lead teams.
• Be ready to discuss your approach to building and managing high-performing remote teams, including strategies for communication, feedback, and iteration.
• Show a genuine interest in the company's mission to revolutionize the hiring process, and be prepared to share your ideas on how to leverage technology to improve talent acquisition.
• Practice discussing your experience with AI/ML tooling and modern tech stacks, as these are key skills for this role.
• Have a clear understanding of your salary expectations and be prepared to negotiate based on your research of the market rate for similar positions.