Director of Engineering

At BuildOps, we’re building a groundbreaking software solution, purpose-built to support today’s commercial contractors. From helping our customers manage their service department all the way to project management, we’re breaking the mold and building a team that invests in our mission statement. We love driven, self-motivated folks experienced in tech start-ups and thrive in fast-paced environments. Could you be our next hire?

This candidate will join a well-funded, fast-growing technology startup with the unique opportunity to help build out a critical function for the company.

As our Director of Engineering, you will lead the overall engineering strategy and execution, overseeing all aspects of software development, architecture, and engineering processes across the product lifecycle. This role is critical in ensuring that BuildOps’ software products are robust, scalable, and innovative. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in building and leading high-performing engineering teams in a SaaS environment, with a strong focus on agile development, continuous integration, and delivering cutting‑edge technology solutions.

What You’ll Do:

• Develop and implement a comprehensive engineering strategy that aligns with BuildOps’ product development goals, ensuring scalability and innovation as the company grows.
• Establish and maintain engineering standards, methodologies, and best practices.
• Lead, mentor, and scale a team of engineers, ensuring continuous development and engagement of top talent.
• Collaborate with product management and customer success teams to ensure engineering excellence at every stage of product development.

Architecture & Development:

• Drive architectural decisions to ensure robust and scalable software solutions.
• Oversee the design, development, and maintenance of both frontend and backend components.
• Ensure the effective use of modern technologies to increase development efficiency and innovation.
• Monitor and improve development processes to ensure timely and reliable releases.

Quality Assurance & Continuous Improvement:

• Define, track, and report on key engineering metrics (e.g., code quality, release velocity) to provide visibility into the product development process.
• Establish a process for continuous improvement of engineering practices.

Collaboration & Cross‑Functional Leadership:

• Work closely with QA teams to integrate testing processes into the Agile development cycle.
• Collaborate with product management to ensure clear understanding of product requirements.
• Foster a culture of innovation across the organization.

Customer‑Focused Engineering:

• Ensure that engineering efforts consider customer use cases and business requirements.
• Work with customer success teams to address customer‑reported issues.

What We Look For:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field; Master’s degree preferred.
• 10+ years of experience in software engineering, with at least 5 years in a leadership role within a high‑growth SaaS or technology company.
• Proven track record of leading engineering teams in an Agile environment.
• Expertise in modern software development practices including microservices and cloud infrastructure.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and collaboration skills.
• Strong understanding of modern software development practices, including microservices, cloud infrastructure, and DevOps.
• Experience working with cross‑functional teams, including product management, development, and DevOps.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and collaboration skills, with a passion for fostering a culture of engineering.
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills, with the ability to use data to inform decisions.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively with cross‑functional teams.
• Able to work in a fast‑paced, dynamic startup environment and adapt to change.
• Ability to work a hybrid schedule - Monday/Friday WFH, Tuesday – Thursday, in office.

Compensation:

• $192,000 - $256,000 base salary + annual bonus

What we offer:

• Generous equity grant, become an owner in our company!
• Macbook computer provided
• A comprehensive benefits package
• Flexible PTO and hybrid work schedules
• Work from home stipend
• Hubs in Los Angeles, Toronto, and Raleigh with hybrid work schedules and lunch provided for in‑office days
• Company events like BBQs and team‑building activities, both in‑person and virtual
• Fast‑paced, collaborative, and dynamic work environment
• Opportunities for growth and career advancement
• Chance to work with cutting‑edge technology and innovative solutions
• The chance to get in on the ground floor and build something truly groundbreaking for ourselves and our amazing customers.

About BuildOps

Join BuildOps, the largest commercial trade platform in the country, as we transform the multi‑billion dollar commercial contracting industry!

We’re not just talking incremental improvements—we’re talking a full‑scale revolution, empowering the hardworking heroes who build and maintain the infrastructure that keeps our world running. See why contractors choose Buildops here.

This is your chance to be part of a rocketship. We’re fresh off a $1 billion valuation and a $127M Series C funding round (part of over $275M raised to date) led by industry‑leading investors like Meritech Capital, BOND, and SE Ventures, backed by Schneider Electric (Reuters, TechCrunch, LA Business Journal). Our latest investors join our team of industry heavyweights like Next47, former Twitter CEO Dick Costolo, former Salesforce President Gavin Patterson, and Boost Mobile CEO Stephen Stokols. Their investment is fueling our aggressive growth and our commitment to equipping contractors with AI‑driven tools to conquer chaos, boost efficiency, skyrocket profitability, and ultimately, deliver exceptional service.

At BuildOps, we’re changing the game and doing the best work of our careers. You’ll be a key player in a company that’s truly making a difference for the backbone of our economy. If you’re ready to tackle big challenges, work with a passionate team, and build something extraordinary, BuildOps is the place for you.