Head of Engineering

Scanifly

• $210K — $225K *
US-AnywhereRemote in United States
Information Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Proven experience in software engineering and leadership development
  • Strong emotional intelligence and team-building skills
  • Ability to provide and receive constructive feedback
  • Deep technical expertise to mentor and develop engineers
  • Familiarity with startup environments and their challenges

Responsibilities

  • Lead the engineering department, promoting cross-company collaboration
  • Oversee systems that enable rapid and reliable product shipping
  • Identify and implement efficiency improvements and innovative solutions
  • Engage with code and manage all workstreams actively
  • Set and track metrics that enhance productivity and impact
  • Conduct regular 1:1s and maintain team rituals to navigate key decisions

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work in a dynamic startup environment
  • Focus on team empowerment and recognition
  • Emphasis on emotional intelligence and psychological safety
  • Hands-on leadership style supporting personal and team growth
  • Collaborative culture that values open communication
Full Job Description
WHO YOU ARE

  • You champion engineers, empowering them to take on big challenges and making sure their wins are seen and celebrated.
  • You're a player-coach who draws on deep technical expertise to train, develop, and elevate your team and colleagues.
  • You lead with emotional intelligence and build the psychological safety that creates space for teams to do their best work.
  • You see Product as a true partner in delivering value.
  • You give feedback that is constructive and respectful, and you welcome feedback with genuine curiosity.
  • You cultivate an environment of trust, ownership and explicit communication
  • You have a career progression steeped in software engineering, the start up environment and leadership development


WHAT YOU'LL DO

  • Lead the engineering department while fostering intentional collaboration company wide.
  • Own the systems and guardrails that support shipping quickly and confidently.
  • Identify opportunities to boost efficiency, streamline workflows, and bring forward smart solutions.
  • Stay close to the work: dive into the code and maintain a clear view of every workstream.
  • Set meaningful metrics and goals that drive productivity and measurable impact.
  • Maintain consistency with 1:1s and team rituals while guiding the team through high-impact decisions and new opportunities as we evolve.


$210,000 - $225,000 semi monthly

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