Director of Engineering at Nirvana Insurance

San Francisco, California, United States

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$200,000 – $300,000Compensation

Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

YesVisa

Insurance, BiotechnologyIndustries

Requirements

Candidates must have over 10 years of relevant industry experience, including at least 5 years in an engineering leadership role, with experience in Fintech, B2B, or Enterprise sectors. Strong hiring capabilities, the ability to lead critical tech projects with a focus on technical complexity, and excellent communication skills are essential. The role requires business and product acumen, the ability to drive progress towards business outcomes, and must be based in the Bay Area. Candidates should be self-starters with a bias-to-action and an owner mentality, capable of thriving in high-growth, ambiguous startup environments.

Responsibilities

The Director of Engineering will own the roadmap and execution for key engineering components, translating business objectives into actionable technical strategies. They will lead and manage engineering teams, focusing on high-quality execution and talent nurturing, while driving operational excellence and ensuring product quality, reliability, ease-of-use, and security. The role involves working closely with cross-functional teams, championing continuous improvement, implementing scalable systems and processes, and playing a pivotal role in defining the company’s path forward.

Skills

Engineering

Roadmap Planning

Technical Strategy

Team Leadership

Scalable Systems

Process Improvement

Product Infrastructure

Data Science

Nirvana Insurance

Data-driven trucking insurance solutions provider

About Nirvana Insurance

Nirvana Insurance provides specialized insurance solutions for the trucking industry, focusing on safety and efficiency. Their services utilize data to offer fast quotes and proactive protection, helping businesses save money while enhancing safety measures. Unlike traditional insurance providers, Nirvana Insurance operates as an independent insurance producer, allowing them to access multiple insurance companies and offer competitive rates and comprehensive coverage. Their online application process is streamlined, enabling clients to obtain coverage in under 10 minutes, and they ensure hassle-free claims handling through experts in transportation. The company aims to modernize the insurance experience by making it more straightforward and equitable, with policies backed by reputable reinsurance partners.

San Francisco, CaliforniaHeadquarters

2020Year Founded

$79.8MTotal Funding

SERIES_BCompany Stage

Fintech, Financial ServicesIndustries

51-200Employees