Director, Software Engineering
Athletic Greens, United States

Built around our mission, we startedAG1more than a decade ago as a way to bring comprehensive and convenient daily nutrition to just about everybody. Taking a bunch of pills and capsules is hard on the stomach and hard to keep up with. To help each of us be at our best, we developed a better approach to providing your body with everything it needs for optimal performance. 75 vitamins, minerals, whole-food sourced superfoods, probiotics, and adaptogens in one convenient daily serving. That’s it.

Our philosophy is to focus on a very small number of products based on what the latest science indicates is essential to human health. Occasionally we create new products, but we never make anything new just to sell you on more.

Our mission is to empower people to take ownership of their health.

AG1 is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Director of Software Engineering to join our team. Our company is dedicated to providing the best experience to our customers through innovative technology solutions. As the Director of Software Engineering, you will report to the VP of Engineering and lead our in-house and contracted engineering teams in developing and maintaining our core website, full stack development, infrastructure, mobile, and quality engineering. Your role will involve partnering with business stakeholders, Technical Product Management, Design, Applications and Systems, Data Engineering, and Architects to deliver high-quality technical products that align with our business goals. AG1 is fast-moving and constantly evolving. We're looking for an Engineering leader who can provide critical leadership, introduce new experiences using engineering, and create innovative features that unlock value for our customers.

• Lead multiple engineering squads composed of full time and contractors focused on Acquisition, Retention, and Core Systems.
• Lead and manage the engineering team to deliver high-quality technical products within specified timelines and budgets.
• Expand our full-time engineering team by recruiting for multiple leads, seniors, and mid-level full stack engineering openings.
• Manage the development and maintenance of website and mobile application components, infrastructure, and quality engineering processes.
• Mentor and cultivate our in-house engineering team proficient in technologies such as React, Next.js, Typescript, Node.js, GitLab/GitHub, and Terraform.
• Drive an engineering culture of innovation, continuous improvement, and experimentation.
• Lead the engineering roadmap amp; identify and execute against innovation opportunities.
• Collaborate with cross-functional technology team leads to shape the product vision and bring the vision to life.
• Develop resource plans and budgets for new features and enhancements.
• Manage vendor relationships and evaluate external technology partners.
• Communicate engineering progress, status, and risks to executive stakeholders.
• Establish and maintain engineering standards, practices, and procedures, introducing ways to continuously improve and enhance the engineering capability.
• Ensure adherence to coding standards and best practices, DevOps principles, and CI/CD pipelines for streamlined development.
• Implement security best practices to ensure data and system integrity.
• Champion Agile methodologies to ensure our engineering teams thrive in an adaptive environment, delivering high-quality solutions swiftly in response to evolving requirements.
• Ensure compliance with software development and data privacy regulations.
• Optimize technology infrastructure to support business growth and user demand.
• Stay updated on technology trends and propose improvements to the technical stack.

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science or a related field.
• At least 10 years of experience in software development, including a minimum of 5 years in a leadership role overseeing full stack development.
• Proven experience leading teams larger than 15, demonstrating the ability to scale and optimize engineering operations for maximum efficiency and impact.
• Proven experience growing, leading, and managing engineering teams, with a track record of delivering high-quality technical products.
• Proficiency in leading teams using React/Next.js, python, Node.js, Terraform, and Typescript.
• Preferred experience with e-commerce and subscription technology.
• Experience implementing and leading SRE (Site Reliability Engineering) and DevOps practices to ensure system reliability, scalability, and automation.
• Familiarity with error and performance monitoring tools.
• Experience developing and leading teams within AWS - utilizing services like Lambda, WAF, SQS, SNS, App Sync, API G

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