Farther · 1 day ago

Director of Engineering, FIT

New York, NY

Full-time

Remote

Director/Executive

12+ years exp

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Responsibilities

Drive technical vision and architecture decisions across the investment technology platform

Foster a culture of engineering excellence that balances quick delivery with sustainable architecture

Partner with Product and Design leadership to shape and execute our technology roadmap

Establish and refine engineering processes that enable rapid, reliable delivery while maintaining our startup speed

Guide technical decisions around architecture, technology adoption, and technical debt management

Develop and mentor technical leaders within the organization

Build and scale high-performing engineering teams through effective recruiting, coaching, and talent development

Qualification

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Required

12+ years of engineering experience with a strong background in building and scaling production systems

5-10 years of experience managing and leading technical teams in fast-paced environments

Financial domain expertise in trading systems, wealth management, or adjacent fields

Proven track record of recruiting, assessing, and developing world-class engineering talent

Grit. You inspire your team through example, staying engaged in critical projects until completion and diving deep when needed. You understand when to roll up your sleeves and when to empower your team, and you're committed to delivering exceptional results regardless of the challenges.

Bias for action. You drive decisive action in ambiguous situations, making informed decisions with incomplete information. You're comfortable leading rapid iteration cycles and creating an environment where your team can move quickly while maintaining quality.

Embrace of change. As a startup leader, you thrive in evolving environments and guide your team through significant transitions - from scaling infrastructure to adopting new technologies. You have experience leading organizational change while maintaining team productivity and morale. You embrace the startup chaos.

Active communication. You set the standard for transparent, proactive communication across the organization. From crafting clear technical strategies to maintaining active engagement in Slack, you create a culture of open dialogue and written documentation. You excel at communicating complex technical concepts to diverse audiences and building bridges between technical and non-technical stakeholders.