The role:

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Senior Director of Engineering for our Marketplace division. This role is critical to our mission of creating a seamless and scalable platform that connects chefs with consumers. As the Senior Director of Engineering, you will lead a talented engineering team, driving innovation and ensuring the reliability, performance, and scalability of our marketplace systems. You will work closely with cross-functional teams, including product, design, and operations, to deliver world-class experiences for our chefs and customers.

Responsibilities:

• Leadership & Strategy:
  • Lead and mentor a -mainly remote- high-performing engineering team, fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
  • Develop and execute the technical vision and roadmap for the Marketplace division, aligned with CookUnity’s overall business objectives.
  • Partner with senior leadership to drive strategic initiatives and ensure alignment with company goals.
• Technical Excellence:
  • Oversee the architecture, design, and development of scalable, reliable, and secure marketplace systems.
  • Implement best practices in software engineering, including code quality, testing, deployment, and monitoring.
  • Stay up-to-date with the latest industry trends and technologies, ensuring the team is equipped to leverage new tools and approaches.
• Collaboration & Communication:
  • Work closely with product management to define technical requirements, prioritize projects, and deliver high-quality features on time.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including data science, operations, and customer support, to enhance the marketplace experience.
  • Communicate complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders, ensuring alignment and understanding across the organization.
• Operational Management:
  • Drive the adoption of agile methodologies and ensure the team operates with high efficiency and effectiveness.
  • Manage resources, and timelines to deliver projects.
  • Proactively identify and mitigate risks, ensuring the stability and security of the marketplace platform.
• Talent Development:
  • Attract, retain, and develop top engineering talent, fostering a culture of learning and growth.

Requirements:

• Extensive experience in B2C with marketplace platforms, e-commerce, or related industries.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• 10+ years of experience in software engineering, with at least 5 years in a leadership role.
• Proven track record of leading engineering teams in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.
• Strong technical background with expertise in cloud computing, microservices architecture, and modern web technologies.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and project management skills.
• Experience with agile methodologies and a strong understanding of the software development lifecycle.

Benefits

🩺  Health Insurance coverage

⛱ PTO policy and paid sick days

📈 We grow, you grow: Stock Options Plan granted on Day 1.

🌟 Eligible for a bi-annual performance bonus.

🌅 401k Plan.

🐣 Family leave: 12 weeks for primary caregiver and 6 weeks for secondary caregiver, fully paid

🕯 Compassionate Leave: 3-5 days each time the need arises

🥘 A generous amount of CookUnity credits to enjoy our amazing meals, added to your account, monthly

🧘🏽‍♀️ Wellness perks: fitness subsidies to build a healthy lifestyle

👩🏾‍🏫 Personalized Spanish coach

🗓️ 5- year Sabbatical: After 5 years with CookUnity, you get a 4-week paid sabbatical

🌟 Awesome opportunity to join a company that is looking to change how we eat and how chefs work!