[Remote] Senior Director of Software Engineering (U.S. - WA State) at Karat

United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Human Resources, Recruitment Software, Assessment TechnologyIndustries

Requirements

The Senior Director of Software Engineering requires a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related field, along with 10+ years of experience in software engineering leadership, and demonstrated experience building and scaling high-performing engineering teams. Strong technical expertise in software development, architecture, and agile methodologies is essential, as is a deep understanding of AI and its potential applications in the hiring process.

Responsibilities

As the Senior Director of Software Engineering, you will lead a global engineering organization responsible for Karat’s flagship products, providing hands-on technical leadership and strategic people management to drive team productivity and foster a culture of high performance. You will also act as both a leader and an active contributor to the engineering team, ensuring a hands-on, collaborative development process, and championing technological advancements, particularly in AI, to transform the company’s business model and interview formats, while collaborating closely with Product leadership and managing globally distributed engineering teams in an agile environment.

Skills

Software Engineering

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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