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This position is posted by Jobgether on behalf of a partner company. We are currently looking for a Head of Engineering in United States.
This leadership role offers the opportunity to guide the engineering function of a fast-growing eCommerce-focused organization. You will define technical priorities, lead cross-functional teams, and ensure scalable, high-quality delivery across client projects. The position combines strategic oversight with hands-on operational management, driving both team performance and technical excellence. You will influence engineering roadmaps, champion process improvements, and leverage emerging technologies, including AI, to optimize workflows. The role requires collaboration with design, operations, and project management teams to align engineering execution with business goals. Your leadership will directly impact client satisfaction, delivery consistency, and the growth and development of the engineering team.
- Define and manage engineering priorities in alignment with company objectives, timelines, and business impact
- Own and execute the engineering roadmap, ensuring strategic initiatives are delivered efficiently
- Lead cross-functional collaboration with Operations, Design, and Project Management for seamless project delivery
- Establish and scale development processes, standards, and workflows to enhance team efficiency and consistency
- Oversee engineering delivery, ensuring projects meet quality, scope, and timeline expectations
- Identify and address bottlenecks to improve performance, reduce rework, and increase predictability
- Serve as a senior escalation point for technical challenges across client projects and internal initiatives
- Represent engineering in client and sales conversations, communicating technical solutions and trade-offs clearly
- Champion adoption of new technologies, including AI, to enhance engineering effectiveness
- Lead, mentor, and develop the engineering team to foster growth, performance, and technical excellence
Requirements:
- 8+ years of software engineering experience with significant leadership or management experience
- Proven experience leading engineering teams in an agency, eCommerce, or digital product environment
- Strong understanding of modern development workflows, project delivery, and scalable systems
- Experience with Shopify or similar eCommerce platforms is highly preferred
- Demonstrated ability to align engineering execution with business strategy and client needs
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage cross-functional teams and client stakeholders
- Experience implementing or leveraging AI tools to improve engineering workflows and operational efficiency
- Highly organized, proactive, and solution-oriented, with a focus on continuous improvement
Benefits:
- Competitive base salary range: $130,000 – $160,000 USD
- Health, vision, and dental coverage
- Opportunities for professional growth and skill development
- Flexible, remote work options within eligible U.S. states
- Collaborative culture emphasizing team growth, mentorship, and technical excellence
- Exposure to innovative eCommerce projects and cutting-edge technologies
Why Apply Through Jobgether?
We use an AI-powered matching process to ensure your application is reviewed quickly, objectively, and fairly against the role's core requirements. Our system identifies the top-fitting candidates, and this shortlist is then shared directly with the hiring company. The final decision and next steps (interviews, assessments) are managed by their internal team.
We appreciate your interest and wish you the best!
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