Volley
Director of Product Engineering
Volley, San Francisco, California, United States, 94199
[Full Time] Director of Product Engineering at Volley (United States)Director of Product Engineering
Volley United StatesDate Posted: 31 Oct, 2022Work Location: San Francisco, United StatesSalary Offered: Not SpecifiedJob Type: Full TimeExperience Required: 6+ yearsRemote Work: NoStock Options: NoVacancies: 1 availableSummary of the RoleVolley Engineering is looking for a thoughtful, decisive, and innovative executive to run all development for its
Alexa
&
Google Home
product line. In this role you would assume responsibility for the quality, stability, and hiring of a twenty-person engineering team
(and growing!)This role reports directly to the VP of Engineering, and partners directly with Volley’s Director of Product & Head of Core Technology.What you'll do at VolleyLead the team responsible for Volley’s award-winning fleet of products on
Alexa
&
Google HomeOversee development of some of the most beloved game shows of the past
half-centuryHire up brand new teams as new market opportunities emergeDig in with Typescript as you contribute to the roadmap of Volley’s best-in-class engine:
GEV (The Good Engine for Voice)Drive new DEIB initiatives so that Volley continues to be a vibrant, safe, and rewarding workplaceStuff you may have done beforeFounded and led a company of your ownLed a technical organization of 10+ peopleWritten or spoken extensively on tech, innovation, and/or leadershipOverhauled entire engineering groupsCreated a framework or published a notable open-source libraryShipped some of the best products in the worldDriven company-wide adoption of a new language, technology, or practiceMentored and provided extensive resources to first-time managersMust-havesA track record of fighting for employee well-being, work-life balance, & DEIBEmpathetic, inspiring, and charismatic approach to tech leadershipDeep, opinionated expertise across multiple technical domainsStrong organizational vision and the conviction to fight for itAbility to swiftly analyze data, reach a decision, and move onKeen eye for quality, stability, and metricsThe hiring processStage 1 (Preliminary Video Call)
with Adrienne Hatter, our Head of Technical HiringStage 2 (Interview Video Call)
with Aaron Sarazan, our VP of EngineeringStage 3 (Full-Day Virtual “On Site”)
with various partners, team-mates, and executives[Executive Roles]
Follow-Up Calls as neededWhat's in it for youYour medical, dental, and vision insurance is 100% covered by Volley, for yourself and all dependents and we match 401k!We offer a flexible, hybrid work-from-home and in-office work model.We offer 4 weeks of paid time off (enforced 2-week minimum), 16 paid holidays, 40 hours of bereavement leave, unlimited sick days.Our generous parental leave policy includes 24 weeks at 100% pay for birthing parents and 12 weeks at 100% pay for non-birthing parents.A full breakdown of our benefits is
here !About UsVolley develops voice-controlled games and entertainment apps for Amazon Alexa and Google Home. Our voice apps are world-class and attract millions of users every month.We’ve created several of the top experiences for voice-controlled devices, including:Song Quiz - a name-that-tune music trivia gameJeopardy! -
America’s Favorite Quiz Show® … now on Alexa!Bedtime Stories - a soothing, narrated skill to help you fall asleepWe believe voice control will be the main way people access entertainment in their bedrooms, kitchens, living rooms, and cars. Our goal is to build a destination for interactive audio entertainment, as Netflix did for television.Volley believes in an inclusive workplace and is committed to building a team from a variety of backgrounds. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, perform essential job functions, and receive the other benefits and privileges of employment.We’re a small but quickly growing team that truly enjoys working together. If this sounds like fun (we promise it is), get in touch!Underrepresented candidates and candidates from nontraditional backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply!About Volley
Voice AI games on smart speakers, TVs, and mobile
Company Size:
51 - 250 PeopleYear Founded:
2016Country:
United StatesCompany Status:
Actively Hiring
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Volley United StatesDate Posted: 31 Oct, 2022Work Location: San Francisco, United StatesSalary Offered: Not SpecifiedJob Type: Full TimeExperience Required: 6+ yearsRemote Work: NoStock Options: NoVacancies: 1 availableSummary of the RoleVolley Engineering is looking for a thoughtful, decisive, and innovative executive to run all development for its
Alexa
&
Google Home
product line. In this role you would assume responsibility for the quality, stability, and hiring of a twenty-person engineering team
(and growing!)This role reports directly to the VP of Engineering, and partners directly with Volley’s Director of Product & Head of Core Technology.What you'll do at VolleyLead the team responsible for Volley’s award-winning fleet of products on
Alexa
&
Google HomeOversee development of some of the most beloved game shows of the past
half-centuryHire up brand new teams as new market opportunities emergeDig in with Typescript as you contribute to the roadmap of Volley’s best-in-class engine:
GEV (The Good Engine for Voice)Drive new DEIB initiatives so that Volley continues to be a vibrant, safe, and rewarding workplaceStuff you may have done beforeFounded and led a company of your ownLed a technical organization of 10+ peopleWritten or spoken extensively on tech, innovation, and/or leadershipOverhauled entire engineering groupsCreated a framework or published a notable open-source libraryShipped some of the best products in the worldDriven company-wide adoption of a new language, technology, or practiceMentored and provided extensive resources to first-time managersMust-havesA track record of fighting for employee well-being, work-life balance, & DEIBEmpathetic, inspiring, and charismatic approach to tech leadershipDeep, opinionated expertise across multiple technical domainsStrong organizational vision and the conviction to fight for itAbility to swiftly analyze data, reach a decision, and move onKeen eye for quality, stability, and metricsThe hiring processStage 1 (Preliminary Video Call)
with Adrienne Hatter, our Head of Technical HiringStage 2 (Interview Video Call)
with Aaron Sarazan, our VP of EngineeringStage 3 (Full-Day Virtual “On Site”)
with various partners, team-mates, and executives[Executive Roles]
Follow-Up Calls as neededWhat's in it for youYour medical, dental, and vision insurance is 100% covered by Volley, for yourself and all dependents and we match 401k!We offer a flexible, hybrid work-from-home and in-office work model.We offer 4 weeks of paid time off (enforced 2-week minimum), 16 paid holidays, 40 hours of bereavement leave, unlimited sick days.Our generous parental leave policy includes 24 weeks at 100% pay for birthing parents and 12 weeks at 100% pay for non-birthing parents.A full breakdown of our benefits is
here !About UsVolley develops voice-controlled games and entertainment apps for Amazon Alexa and Google Home. Our voice apps are world-class and attract millions of users every month.We’ve created several of the top experiences for voice-controlled devices, including:Song Quiz - a name-that-tune music trivia gameJeopardy! -
America’s Favorite Quiz Show® … now on Alexa!Bedtime Stories - a soothing, narrated skill to help you fall asleepWe believe voice control will be the main way people access entertainment in their bedrooms, kitchens, living rooms, and cars. Our goal is to build a destination for interactive audio entertainment, as Netflix did for television.Volley believes in an inclusive workplace and is committed to building a team from a variety of backgrounds. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, perform essential job functions, and receive the other benefits and privileges of employment.We’re a small but quickly growing team that truly enjoys working together. If this sounds like fun (we promise it is), get in touch!Underrepresented candidates and candidates from nontraditional backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply!About Volley
Voice AI games on smart speakers, TVs, and mobile
Company Size:
51 - 250 PeopleYear Founded:
2016Country:
United StatesCompany Status:
Actively Hiring
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