Karat

Senior Director of Software Engineering (U.S. - WA State)

United States

Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Human Resources, Recruitment Software, Assessment TechnologyIndustries

Senior Director of Software Engineering

Location Type: Global (Remote) Job Type: Full-time Salary: Not specified

Position Overview

Karat is the world's largest interviewing company, helping organizations hire top engineering talent with confidence. We provide an end-to-end hiring solution, working with clients to improve the quality, efficiency, and equity of their technical hiring processes. Global leaders like Walmart, Atlassian, and Citi rely on Karat to conduct hundreds of assessments and interviews daily through a powerful combination of human expertise and innovative technology. Our mission is to make every interview predictive, fair, and enjoyable, unlocking opportunity for everyone. We’re a passionate, focused, human-centric team, and we want you to join us!

Team

Our Software Engineering team is dedicated to building the world’s most predictive, inclusive, and fair interviewing products for our clients and technical candidates alike.

What You Will Do

As the Senior Director of Software Engineering at Karat, you will lead a global engineering organization responsible for our flagship products, bringing together architecture and organization into a cohesive solution that transforms technical talent assessment. You'll serve as an equal partner to Product leadership in driving forward our vision for the future of interviewing, while managing Engineering leaders and professionals with both hands-on and strategic oversight. As a technology innovator, you'll identify how cutting-edge breakthroughs—particularly in AI—can transform our business model, then champion these innovations from concept to implementation.

Responsibilities

  • Lead, mentor, and grow a diverse team of software engineers, providing hands-on technical leadership and strategic people management.
  • Act as both a leader and an active contributor to the engineering team.
  • Own the complete software experience, from customer-facing applications to internal tools.
  • Work closely with key stakeholders, particularly the VP of Product, to build and deliver integrated solutions.
  • Drive value by staying at the forefront of technological advancements, particularly in AI.
  • Proactively identify opportunities to leverage these breakthroughs to transform our business model and interview formats.
  • Partner equally with Product to shape the future vision of technical interviewing while leading the implementation of these innovations.
  • Work iteratively, demo regularly, and adapt quickly in an agile environment.

Requirements

  • Not specified

Application Instructions

  • Not specified

Skills

Software Engineering
AI
Technical Leadership
Product Development
Architecture
Team Management
Strategic Planning

Karat

Financial services for social media influencers

About Karat

Karat provides financial services specifically designed for social media influencers and content creators. The company offers customized credit cards that take into account the unique financial situations of influencers, who often have significant income from sponsorships and brand partnerships but may not have traditional credit histories. By using social media metrics like follower count and engagement rates to evaluate creditworthiness, Karat enables influencers to access credit products that meet their needs. Unlike traditional banks, which may overlook this niche market, Karat focuses on providing tailored financial solutions that offer liquidity and flexibility. The goal of Karat is to empower influencers to manage their finances effectively and support their business growth.

San Francisco, CaliforniaHeadquarters
2014Year Founded
$54.2MTotal Funding
DEBTCompany Stage
Fintech, Financial ServicesIndustries
11-50Employees

Benefits

Generous time off
Drive impact
401k matching
Health + wellness
Flexible work environment

Risks

Increased competition from fintech startups could erode Karat's market share.
Regulatory scrutiny on non-traditional credit assessments may impact Karat's operations.
Volatility in social media algorithms can affect influencers' income stability and creditworthiness.

Differentiation

Karat offers credit solutions based on social media metrics, not traditional credit scores.
The company provides tailored financial services for influencers, a niche yet growing market.
Karat's co-founders have experience from Instagram and Goldman Sachs, enhancing industry insights.

Upsides

Karat raised $70M in 2023, indicating strong investor confidence and growth potential.
Partnerships with Visa enhance Karat's credibility and expand its financial product offerings.
The rise of micro-influencers expands Karat's potential customer base significantly.

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