Head of Engineering

About the Role

The role is pivotal in ensuring that every engineering effort maps directly to business impact, with a focus on simplicity, speed, and low bureaucracy. You will be expected to tackle hard, multi-layered problems such as automated vetting, intelligent matching at scale, and demand-side bottlenecks.

The engineering team at Lemon.io is distributed and async-first, with a strong focus on high ownership, high speed, and low bureaucracy. As the leader of this team, you will be responsible for building and maintaining this culture, ensuring that the team is empowered to make decisions and take action quickly.

What You Will Do

• Own the technical roadmap and ensure that every engineering effort maps directly to business impact
• Lead and grow a team of engineers, with a focus on high ownership, high speed, and low bureaucracy
• Make critical architecture and prioritization decisions, with a focus on simplicity and speed
• Work closely with the founder and product team to define what success looks like before writing a single line of code
• Tackle hard, multi-layered problems such as automated vetting, intelligent matching at scale, and demand-side bottlenecks
• Build and maintain a culture of high ownership, high speed, and low bureaucracy within the engineering team
• Make hard prioritization calls, deciding what to build, what to skip, and what to kill
• Work directly with the founder to define the technical vision and strategy for the company
• Ensure that the engineering team is empowered to make decisions and take action quickly
• Collaborate with other teams, such as product and design, to ensure that the technical roadmap aligns with business goals

What We Are Looking For

• 5+ years of experience leading engineering teams, preferably in a startup or high-growth company
• Hands-on experience with modern stacks and AI/ML tooling
• Experience working in a distributed, async-first team
• Strong focus on simplicity, speed, and low bureaucracy
• Product-minded, business-first approach to engineering
• Experience with automated vetting, intelligent matching at scale, and demand-side bottlenecks
• Strong leadership and communication skills, with the ability to build and maintain a high-performing team
• Experience with agile development methodologies and version control systems

Nice to Have

• Experience with cloud-based technologies and containerization
• Knowledge of cybersecurity best practices and experience with security auditing
• Experience with data analytics and data science tools
• Familiarity with DevOps practices and experience with continuous integration and continuous deployment

Benefits and Perks

• Opportunity to work on a high-impact, high-visibility project that's changing the way companies find and hire engineers
• Competitive compensation package, with a focus on equity and long-term growth
• Flexible, remote work arrangement, with the ability to work from anywhere in the USA or European timezones
• Access to cutting-edge technologies and tools, with a focus on innovation and experimentation
• Collaborative, dynamic work environment, with a team that's passionate about making a difference
• Professional development opportunities, with a focus on growth and learning
• Health, dental, and vision insurance, with a focus on employee wellness and benefits
• Generous PTO policy, with a focus on work-life balance and flexibility

• When applying, be sure to highlight your experience with modern stacks and AI/ML tooling, as well as your ability to lead and grow a distributed team.
• Be prepared to talk about your approach to technical decision-making, and how you prioritize features and projects.
• Showcasing your ability to communicate complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders is crucial, so be prepared to provide examples.
• Make sure your portfolio and resume are up-to-date and showcase your experience and skills in engineering leadership.
• Be prepared to negotiate your salary and benefits package, and don't be afraid to ask about the company culture and values.
• When researching the company, pay attention to reviews and feedback from current and former employees to get a sense of the company culture and values.