Director of Engineering
CSC GenerationSalary not specified
- Full Time
- Expert & Leadership (9+ years)
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
E-commerce, Retail, Financial ServicesIndustries
Requirements
Candidates should possess a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related field, along with at least 10 years of experience in software engineering, including 5 years in a leadership role, and a Staff+ Engineer or Architect background. They should be technically astute with experience in guiding complex architectural decisions for high-volume, high-performance consumer web applications, and possess a strong understanding of how Artificial Intelligence (AI) is transforming engineering practices and e-commerce personalization.
Responsibilities
The Director of Engineering will lead a team of approximately 25 engineers, directly managing an engineering leadership team, and be responsible for fostering a culture of effective collaboration with product management, UX, analytics, and other teams to achieve shared goals. They will oversee the successful completion of the migration from a legacy monolithic architecture to a modern Service-Oriented Architecture (SOA), lead engineering efforts for strategic business initiatives, including optimizing traffic channels and revamping core business logic, and guide critical technical decisions across the Shopping and Discovery engineering stack. Additionally, they will manage third-party vendors, contribute to talent development, and actively contribute to the development and optimization of all commerce-related features, enhancing key performance indicators for the customer journey.
Skills
E-commerce
Digital Customer Experience
Architecture Modernization
Service-Oriented Architecture (SOA)
Search and Discovery
Pricing and Promotions
Engineering Leadership
Team Management
Strategic Planning
Cross-functional Collaboration
Operational Excellence
Data-Driven Decision Making
Minted
Online marketplace for independent artists' designs
About Minted
Minted is an online marketplace that connects independent artists with customers looking for unique and high-quality designs. The platform offers a variety of products, including holiday cards, personalized stationery, art prints, gift wrap, and home decor items. Minted operates using a crowdsourcing model where artists submit their designs to a Design Challenge, and customers, along with other artists, vote on their favorites. The winning designs are produced and sold by Minted, allowing for a constantly updated selection of customer-approved products while supporting independent artists. Minted also has a membership program, Minted More, which provides discounts and exclusive access to products. Additionally, the company enhances the customer experience with services like free recipient addressing and high-quality printing options, setting it apart from other online retailers.
Key Metrics
San Francisco, CaliforniaHeadquarters
2007Year Founded
$289MTotal Funding
SERIES_ECompany Stage
Design, Consumer GoodsIndustries
501-1,000Employees