Accelerant · 4 hours ago

Director of Engineering

United States

Full-time

Remote

Director/Executive

5+ years exp

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Responsibilities

Invest in your team members by promoting continuous growth, offering guidance and support, and fostering a positive and inclusive work environment.

Ensure that teams are working on the right priorities based on established OKRs, aligning efforts with Accelerant’s broader business goals.

Act as a bridge between Product, Design, and Engineering. Work closely with Product Managers and Product Designers in cross-functional product teams to deliver cohesive, user-centered solutions.

Drive technical and operational excellence by supporting engineering best practices, implementing scalable solutions, and focusing on continuous improvement within your teams.

Monitor and guide the performance of your team members, providing regular feedback and helping each individual reach their career potential.

Lead sprint planning, helping the team focus on high-priority tasks and objectives.

Oversee backlog refinement and maintain clarity around task priorities.

Develop and maintain a 5-sprint rolling plan to bridge short-term sprint planning with mid- and long-term objectives, helping the team stay proactive and aligned with broader goals.

Facilitate retrospectives to enhance team dynamics and identify areas for process improvement.

Qualification

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Full-Stack SaaS UnderstandingTypeScriptSvelteNode.js/Nest.jsAWSInfrastructure as Code (IaC)Agile methodologiesDevOps practicesPerformance ManagementStrategic Planning

Required

5-7 years as an engineering manager, ideally leading full-stack teams in a SaaS environment.

Proven track record of effective team leadership, performance management, and fostering a positive, growth-oriented environment.

Strong analytical skills, able to make data-driven decisions, and balance between hands-on support and strategic planning.

Ability to work effectively in cross-functional product teams, collaborating closely with Product Management and Design on a day-to-day basis.

A solid understanding of full-stack SaaS applications and best practices is necessary to effectively support and guide teams.

Deep knowledge of industry best practices in software engineering, Agile methodologies, and modern DevOps practices to support scalable, maintainable development.

Preferred

Familiarity with our stack, which includes TypeScript (for both frontend and backend), Svelte, Node.js/Nest.js, AWS, and Infrastructure as Code (IaC), is preferred, though experience with similar technologies and frameworks is also valuable.

Benefits

Work-life balance: We believe that taking time to rest and recharge makes us all better. That’s why we offer flexible time off and encourage our team to take the time they need to prioritize their health and well-being.

Travel: We value face-to-face connections and believe that in-person interactions can enhance collaboration and build stronger relationships. Travel could be a small part of your role, with opportunities to connect with your team and our members in person.