Director of Engineering
RigUp is changing the way work is done in the energy industry. Each one of our teams exists to move us closer to our north star -- to empower the people who power the world. The Engineering team at RigUp leverages a variety of tools to enable and sustain a scalable and highly-resilient platform for delivering customer value. We are organized into agile, cross-functional product line teams consisting of engineering, product and design which allows us to develop deep expertise and rapidly deliver high-value features and functionality. As Director of Engineering at RigUp, you will lead engineering teams through the implementation and expansion of the RigUp platform.
What you’ll be doing:
- You’ll ship high-quality software that drives the RigUp business forward
- You’ll hire, manage, coach, and mentor engineers on your team
- You’ll provide technical expertise and problem-solving capability to individual contributors on your teams
- As a member of the technology leadership team, you’ll implement, teach, and operate software engineering practices
- You’ll operate high-quality, cloud-based data services, ensuring uptime and performance within SLOs
- You’ll ensure that appropriate tools, techniques, and processes are used for development and deployment
- You’ll conduct code reviews, participate in design and architecture discussions, and be responsible for a culture of engineering excellence within your team
- You’ll drive improvements in engineering practices across the entire organization
What you should have:
- You have a Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, related technical field or equivalent experience
- You have 10+ years software engineering experience
- You have a strong understanding of modern web applications, services and technologies
- You have a solid foundation in data structures, algorithms, and software design
- You have a strong understanding of JavaScript, Python or other relevant language
- You have strong communication skills and an ability to manage multiple business priorities, while still delivering high-quality results
Perks:
- Flexible PTO policy
- 401k Program with 4% match
- Fully paid employee health insurance for employee
- Daily catered meals
- Competitive commuter benefits
- Open office space in the heart of downtown Austin
- Career development opportunities + partial reimbursement for ongoing education
- $2,000 vacation stipend on your 3 year anniversary
RigUp is a technology company that's building a platform to better support the energy workforce. Through the industry’s largest marketplace, we’re improving the lives of contractors and helping service providers and operators find the people who will get the job done. Headquartered in Austin, TX, and backed by a16z, Founder’s Fund, Quantum Energy Partners, and Silicon Valley Bank, we’ve raised $423.8 Million in funding to support our mission to change the way work is done in the energy field.
Our goal is to make RigUp an environment where any and all people feel welcome, respected, and free to be their authentic selves. We welcome applicants of all gender identities, sexual orientation, educational background, religion, ethnicities, veteran status, and citizenships. We’d love to learn what you can add to our team!