Director of Engineering, Leverage

About the role

Fleetio is seeking a Director to oversee our Engineering Pod focused on enhancing the productivity of our Product and Engineering teams. This position involves leading three specialized Squads: Foundations Engineering, which develops the core frameworks and services; Builder Experience, aimed at transforming our Product Development Lifecycle with a focus on AI-assisted development; and Solutions Engineering, responsible for accelerating key account commitments through partnerships. You will be instrumental in defining strategies and measuring the effectiveness of these initiatives.

Key facts

What you'll do

• Lead the strategy and outcomes for a diverse portfolio that includes shared frameworks, developer tools, and partner delivery, ensuring high standards for each Squad.
• Enhance the efficiency of Product and Engineering teams by promoting the use of shared frameworks and eliminating redundant efforts.
• Establish the Solutions Engineering Squad to expedite roadmap commitments and manage partnerships, ensuring high-quality deliverables.
• Innovate our Product Development Lifecycle by implementing significant improvements in software delivery processes.
• Maintain a structured intake process to focus the Pod's efforts on its primary mission rather than unassigned tasks.
• Recruit, mentor, and retain engineering managers and senior contributors, overseeing performance and engagement within the Pod.
• Collaborate with the VP of Engineering and CTO on strategic vision, and work with the Platform Engineering Pod and Design System team to ensure alignment.
• Manage the Pod's budget effectively, ensuring accountability for the throughput generated.

Requirements

• Minimum of 3 years in leadership roles within engineering, such as Director or Senior Engineering Manager, with experience in managing other managers.
• Proven experience scaling engineering teams during significant business growth, specifically from approximately $100M to $300M in revenue.
• Background in leading a platform, foundations, or developer-productivity organization, with measurable impacts on engineering teams.
• Experience working with external partners, including selecting agencies and managing contracts while ensuring quality control.
• Proficiency in using AI development tools and implementing them to enhance software development practices.
• A successful track record in attracting and nurturing engineering talent.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, capable of presenting technical and investment cases to various stakeholders.
• Include the word "coffee" in your application to confirm your attention to detail.

Nice to have

• Familiarity with building applications using Ruby on Rails and React.
• Experience in establishing professional services or partner delivery functions within a product organization.
• Understanding of treating internal platforms as products, including metrics for adoption and customer discovery.
• Knowledge of native mobile development, particularly for iOS and Android applications.

Skills & tools

• Experience with Ruby on Rails, React, and AI-assisted development tools.
• Strong analytical skills for measuring team performance and impact.
• Budget management skills for overseeing expenditures related to tooling and agency partnerships.

Practical notes

Fleetio offers a comprehensive benefits package, including multiple health and dental insurance options (100% coverage for employees, 50% for families), vision insurance, stock options, a 401(k) match of 4%, and generous paid time off. Additional benefits include parental leave, flexible spending accounts, disability insurance, professional development funds, and a remote-friendly work environment established since 2012.

Fleetio is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all candidates and employees, fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. All hiring decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs.

This application does not constitute a contract or offer of employment, and employment with Fleetio is at will. If you require accommodations to complete the online application due to a disability, please contact us at (205) 718-7500.