About the role
How You Will Contribute
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Set technical direction across architecture, data model, and integration patterns for btp.org.
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Oversee the internal engineering team and decide when and how to bring in outside contractors or staff augmentation to fill gaps and scale capacity.
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Work with the Director of 24/7 Operations on platform reliability and uptime through summer launch and beyond.
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Drive iteration cadence: same-week content updates and two-week code cycles.
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Lead knowledge transfer from Work & Co into the internal team so the platform can be operated independently.
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Partner with the Director of Product Operations, Director of 24/7 Operations, and product leadership on roadmap and execution.
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Hire, retain, and develop senior engineering talent across full-stack, back-end, middleware, and site reliability
What You Will Bring
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Ten or more years of software engineering experience with five or more years leading and managing engineering teams.
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Deep infrastructure and back-end experience, given how foundational both are to our work.
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Track record running production platforms with consumer-facing traffic and continuous availability requirements.
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Experience deciding when to build internally versus engage outside contractors, and managing the mix.
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Strong technical judgment across modern web, API, and cloud infrastructure.
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Track record of building engineering culture, hiring well, and growing senior individual contributors.
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Comfort operating in a pre-CTO environment with the discipline to set durable foundations without over-fixing.
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Background in a startup, early-stage, or entrepreneurial environment.
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Track record of using AI-enabled tools and practices to accelerate your work.
What We Offer
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Competitive benefits: Enjoy a 6% 401(k) match with immediate vesting, flexible time off, comprehensive health and dental plans, plus wellness and mental health support through Peloton and Talkspace.
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A meaningful career: Join a passionate community of over 1,300 employees dedicated to improving lives and driving innovative solutions to complex social challenges.
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Commitment to growth: Thrive in a non-hierarchical environment that empowers employees to discover, develop and apply their unique talents.
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Competitive compensation: Our approach rewards the value you create through competitive salaries and bonus opportunities, allowing you to share in the success you help drive.
