Head Of Engineering (Software)

About Re:Build Manufacturing

Re:Build Manufacturing, LLC (Re:Build) is a rapidly growing family of industrial businesses combining enabling technologies, operational superiority, and strategic M&A to build America's next generation industrial company. At Re:Build we deploy deep expertise in operations management and technology to supercharge performance of our subsidiaries by implementing core technologies across industrial platforms in diverse growth markets. Our goal is to help revitalize the U.S. manufacturing base over the coming decades, creating substantial opportunities for our employees and the communities where we operate.

We leverage deep professional expertise and a candid, principled operating culture to drive differentiated outcomes for our customers, our employees, our communities and our investors. Ours is a fast-paced environment where individuals can stretch and be challenged with a wide variety of opportunities and projects. We empower and support our employees to pursue their fullest potential and provide meaningful avenues for personal and professional growth.

Who we are looking for

We are developing a new business that seeks to automate a major industrial workflow using ML-based technology. The business is early-stage and pre-revenue.

We are looking for a Software Engineering Leader who can take the product and technology from 0 to 100. You will be working with a small team of software engineers and ML scientists in the development and deployment of this technology, reporting to the GM. The position requires a highly motivated, "roll up your sleeves" software leader who can get things done in a fast-paced environment.

As Director of Software Engineering, you will be responsible for leading and managing all aspects of the software development process, ensuring the successful delivery of software projects, and aligning efforts with business objectives. This role involves overseeing the entire software development lifecycle, providing strategic vision, technical leadership, and managing project timelines and resources. Additionally, the Director mentors team leaders, drives performance, fosters an environment that encourages personal and professional growth. They are also involved in strategic planning, resource management, process improvement, and staying up-to-date with the latest technologies.

Please note: Location preference is given to candidates in the following locations: Seattle, WA - Los Angeles, CA - Boston, MA.

What you get to do

• Build a transformative product and company in the industrial space
• Oversee all aspects of software development, including architecture, application development, DevOPs and QA
• Own the overall organizational design, technology strategy, priority and roadmap to drive business growth and innovation
• Champion engineering and operational excellence through establishment of team-wide metrics, repeatable processes and continuous improvement
• Coach and develop the leaders on the team to grow their skills, constantly strive to raise the bar on performance
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define, design, develop, test and launch software that brings outsized customer impact
• Promote and cultivate The Re:Build Way

What you bring to the Team

• 12+ years of software engineering experience
• 8+ years of experience managing engineering teams
• Proficiency with a wide variety of programming languages, technical stacks and cloud technologies
• Experience in recruiting, hiring, mentoring/coaching, and managing teams of Software Engineers to improve their skills and make them more effective
• Experience in communicating with users, other technical teams, and senior leadership to collect requirements, describe software product features, technical designs, and product strategy
• Experience partnering with product or program management teams, and working with distributed teams
• Experience managing multiple concurrent programs, projects, and development teams in an Agile environment
• Willingness to travel
• Fluency in written and spoken English is required
• Big pluses
• Experience in the manufacturing industry
• Applied ML experience
• Startup experience

Compensation Range: Annual salary for this position in Seattle, is expected to be between $185,000 to $278,000, plus participation in our annual bonus plan and long term incentive plan. The actual pay may be higher depending on your qualifications and experience.

The BIG payoff

We are a company who is going to make a difference in the industries and the communities in which we choose to operate.

Every employee of Re:Build will share ownership in the company and will share in the financial rewards of the success we achieve together, at all levels of the company!

We want to work with people that reflect the communities in which we operate

Re:Build Manufacturing is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, marital status, parental status, cultural background, organizational level, work styles, tenure and life experiences. Or for any other reason.

Re:Build is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at accommodations.ta@ReBuildmanufacturing.com or you may call us at 617.909.6275.