Sr. Director, Engineering - Application Platform

About HighspotHighspot is pioneering the category that is fundamentally changing the way companies increase sales productivity. On a mission to transform the way millions of people work with sales enablement, Highspot is committed to building breakthrough software with a spark of magic. We believe a great place to work is about more than the work – it’s about what the company stands for, and how it authentically represents its values in the real world. To this end, we have put intentional focus on creating equitable workspaces for each of our employees. Our goal is to create a culture where everyone feels a deep sense of belonging and is empowered to be an agent of change, with the ability to transform themselves, their workplace, and their world.About the RoleAs the Director of Software Engineering for the Platform team at Highspot, you will inspire, lead, and grow a team of creative and talented engineers to deliver Highspot’s underlying frontend and backend platform. The platform team provides the underlying set of libraries, patterns, architecture, and standards that can be reused and shared across our entire codebase. This allows us to deliver on our vision of a unified platform for sales enablement and provide value to customers quickly and with high quality. You’ll bring your technical expertise and proven people management skills to bear on strategic decisions about our technical ecosystem, department operations, team norms, and engineering culture. You’ll also be a key member of the broader Product leadership team and a key decision-maker within your product area.What You'll DoLead a team of engineers and managers, through whom you’ll execute on the strategic direction of your product area, inspiring and motivating teams to do their best workBuild and run Highspot’s frontend and backend platform. This platform provides the basis upon which Highspot is builtEnsure the platform's scalability, reliability, and performanceOversee the development and maintenance of reusable libraries, patterns, and standardsEnsure the platform supports and accelerates the delivery of features across the entire codebaseEffectively collaborate with key partners in your product area, including Designers, Product Managers, and TPMsUphold and build upon Highspot’s culture, ensuring that Engineering is a welcoming, inclusive place, and that we not only meet our DE&I goals but lead Seattle’s tech industry with our commitment to diversityBring your technical expertise to bear as you work closely with the Architects team to manage the evolution of Highspot’s software; ensure that our architecture and stack are optimized to keep pace with the demands of hyper-growth; position your product area (and support adjacent product areas) for continued high-availability and reliability across multiple worldwide data centersDeeply understand the strategic value and the market opportunity of your product area; leverage your expertise to define KPIs and growth plans for your organizationCreate a collaborative environment where all levels of engineers can contribute in meaningful waysPartner with the Services team to understand what drives customer joy in your product area and ensure your team works to address customer concerns in a timely mannerPartner with Architects team and CISO to design and implement proactive security postures for customer- and internal-facing systemsAdvocate for the tools, process, and resources the core dev team needs to enable their ongoing success and unlock their ability to innovateMentor and guide the professional and technical development of the managers and engineers on your teamDefine clear roles and responsibilities that ensure efficient decision-making, careful analysis of trade-offs, and a responsible balance of strategic business objectives, unique customer needs, operational necessities, and product qualityEnsure architects, stakeholders, and SMEs are appropriately involved in decisionsEnsure decisions are communicated within and outside teamEnforce accountability through empathetic, relevant, and objective performance targets and timely feedback and coachingAdvise the broader Product leadership team on the relative costs and benefits of various projects competing for Engineering resourcesYour BackgroundMinimum of 10 years in senior engineering leadership roles, including managing engineering managers, and recent experience in the B2B SaaS industryAn academic background in Computer Science or related discipline, or equivalent experienceExtensive experience developing and scaling cloud-native applications and infrastructureA background in building frontend and backend platformsProven success in attracting and retaining top engineering talent from diverse backgroundsProven success as a partner and collaborator who prioritizes the success of the team over individual aspirationsEntrepreneurial spirit, priding yourself on getting things done with a high level of qualityPrevious experience designing and building software products at scaleDeep understanding of the SDLC for SaaS applicationsWorking knowledge of modern object-oriented and functional programming languagesExperience building software in a dynamic language such as Ruby or PythonCompensation and BenefitsBase salary range: $222,609 - $333,913. Employees may also be eligible for bonuses, stock options, and other forms of compensation. The above represents total expected compensation for this role. Actual compensation will depend on various job-related factors, including, but not limited to, location, experience, and job qualifications.Highspot also offers the following employee benefits for this position:Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, disability, and life benefitsHealth Savings Account (HSA) with employer contribution401(k) Matching with immediate vesting on employer matchFlexible PTO8 paid holidays and 5 paid days for Annual Holiday WeekQuarterly Recharge Fridays (paid days off for mental health recharge)18 weeks paid parental leaveAccess to Coaches and Therapists through Modern Health2 volunteer days per yearCommuting benefitsEqual Opportunity StatementWe are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, ancestry, citizenship, color, ethnicity, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or invisible disability status, political affiliation, veteran status, race, religion, or sexual orientation.Did you read the requirements as a checklist and not tick every box? Don't rule yourself out! If this role resonates with you, hit the ‘apply’ button.

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