Ditto

Engineering Manager-Performance and Release Engineering

Atlanta, Georgia, United States

Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Software Development, Edge Computing, Data SynchronizationIndustries

Position Overview

  • Location Type: Remote
  • Job Type: Full-time
  • Salary: Not specified

Ditto is on a mission to unleash the full power of edge devices by removing all the plumbing required to build amazing applications. We bridge the digital divide by enabling real-time data synchronization—even when internet connectivity is limited or non-existent. Our peer-to-peer technology is trusted by major customers like Chick-fil-A and Delta Airlines, and we also work closely with the U.S. military on mission-critical connectivity solutions. As a fast-growing startup poised for a future IPO, our team is globally distributed, and our core values are trust, communication, and continuous improvement. We celebrate diversity and strive to create a team that encompasses a wide range of backgrounds, skill sets, and perspectives.

About the Position Ditto aims to expand the internet beyond traditional reach. Our groundbreaking software empowers devices to synchronize data in real-time, using cutting-edge, peer-to-peer database technology that runs on mobile, web, IoT, and server systems, automatically syncing data changes.

Help us ignite the future of highly scalable data synchronization as the Engineering Manager for the Performance & Release Team! This team’s mission is to build the development infrastructure that enables all teams at Ditto to ship excellent code. It is newly formed and covers the domains of CI / CD, QA, automated testing, and releases. We are seeking a highly technical leader to drive innovation and expand the ways in which we build and ship an excellent product at Ditto.

Your role will involve guiding a talented team of mixed backgrounds from seasoned QA engineers to software engineers who have worked on all aspects of the edge platform with the goal of improving existing systems, building new systems, bringing in new tools, and owning the pipeline that ships the platform to customers. You will work closely with all the other engineering managers, as well as product managers to build best-in-class development infrastructure for the engineers at Ditto.

Requirements

  • Management Experience: 3+ years managing software engineering teams, including responsibilities like hiring, performance management, and career development.
  • Technical Expertise: 5+ years of technical leadership experience with a strong background in dev ops, testing, release pipelines, QA, distributed systems, and similar domains.
  • Deep Testing Experience: Expe

Responsibilities

  • Lead, Mentor, and Grow: Guide and grow a team of 6–10 skilled and globally distributed engineers, supporting their technical success, career development, and personal growth. Provide mentorship and coaching to help team members achieve their full potential.
  • Deliver Excellence: Plan and deliver high-quality solutions that meet business and technical goals.
  • Contribute to Architecture: Be an active participant in the design and implementation of system architectures, focusing on scalability and reliability. Work with engineering teams to define roadmap, and execute on architectural strategy.
  • Enhance CI / CD Systems: Drive initiatives to increase the reliability, coverage, and consistency of CI and CD for both SDKs and our Cloud services.
  • Resource Management: Manage budget for CI/CD infrastructure, optimize resource usage and plan capacity for growing engineering organization.
  • Enhance QA: Drive team process to cover gaps in our automated pipelines, and build new automated coverage to keep QA focused on the highest value they can bring.
  • Shape the Roadmap: Collaborate with stakeholders to build the team’s roadmap, incorporating input from engineers, product managers, engineers, and customers.
  • Support Software Operations: Ensure the reliability, performance, and availability of our critical internal systems.
  • Foster Culture: Set an example by cultivating a culture of trust, collaboration, and continual improvement aligned with Ditto’s core values.

Company Information

  • Company: Ditto
  • Mission: To unleash the full power of edge devices by removing all the plumbing required to build amazing applications.
  • Technology: Peer-to-peer technology for real-time data synchronization, even with limited or no internet connectivity.
  • Customers: Major customers like Chick-fil-A and Delta Airlines, U.S. military.
  • Stage: Fast-growing startup poised for a future IPO.
  • Team: Globally distributed.
  • Core Values: Trust, communication, and continuous improvement.
  • Culture: Celebrates diversity and strives to create a team with a wide range of backgrounds, skill sets, and perspectives.

Skills

CI/CD
QA
Automated Testing
Software Engineering
Database Technology
Edge Computing
Peer-to-Peer Systems
Release Engineering

Ditto

Simplifies multi-platform app development and synchronization

About Ditto

Ditto.live simplifies the development of native applications for various platforms, including iOS, macOS, Android, and web. Its main product, the Edge Sync Platform, addresses the challenge of data synchronization by allowing developers to manage data that is distributed across multiple devices and cloud infrastructures. This platform enables developers to write their code once and deploy it across different platforms, which saves time and reduces effort in the app development process. Unlike many competitors, Ditto focuses on providing a seamless experience for developers by offering features like peer-to-peer authentication and offline syncing. The company's goal is to enhance the efficiency of app development and improve user experiences by enabling the creation of interconnected applications.

San Francisco, CaliforniaHeadquarters
2018Year Founded
$52.5MTotal Funding
SERIES_ACompany Stage
Data & Analytics, Consumer Software, Enterprise SoftwareIndustries
51-200Employees

Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
Disability Insurance
Flexible Spending Account/Flexible Spending Account
Unlimited Paid Time Off
401(k) Retirement Plan
Stock Options

Risks

Emerging startups may dilute Ditto's market share with similar solutions.
Rapid app framework evolution could outpace Ditto's integration capabilities.
Economic downturns may challenge Ditto's subscription-based revenue model.

Differentiation

Ditto offers real-time data sync without internet, unlike many competitors.
Their Edge Sync Platform supports both iOS and Android, reducing development time.
Ditto's peer-to-peer authentication enhances data privacy and security.

Upsides

Growing demand for edge computing boosts Ditto's market potential.
Offline-first app development trend aligns with Ditto's core capabilities.
5G expansion enhances Ditto's real-time data synchronization benefits.

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