We are looking for an engineering leader and manager with proven ability to build and manage a team of software engineers in a rapid application development environment.

Core responsibilities:

• Head the creation of a world-class consumer search software application
• Build and manage a team of software engineers in a rapid application development environment.
• Implement processes across the team for estimating, design and delivery of projects on schedule. Selection of development, testing, build, debugging, performance monitoring and other tools.
• Can be very hands on in first years of the startup, someone who can brainstorm innovative solutions and is comfortable adjusting plans as we go.

Qualifications:

• Ten years software development experience, three years experience managing at director level or above and has experience managing remote employees.
• Advanced degree in computer science or related field required.
• Strong written and oral communication skills and a business orientation. A strong leader who can motivate and develop a team into a highly productive force.
• Extensive experience with relational databases. Domain expertise in search and search engine optimization.
• Substantial real-world experience and prior involvement working on high-visibility software projects and managing multiple projects concurrently.