Director, Engineering US

Company: Poppulo
Location: Denver
Posted on: November 13, 2024

Job Description:

Are you searching for an opportunity to play a key role in driving the dramatic growth of a highly successful software company?At Poppulo, we're working on what's next in communications and workplace technology. As a pioneer in this industry, we understand that meaningfully reaching every employee is hard. And so is managing office space in a hybrid world. And so is improving the customer and guest experience. We exist to make each of these things easier. We exist to bring harmony to our customers.And we do that at enterprise scale. Our omnichannel employee communications, customer communications, and workplace experience platform is trusted by over 6,000 organizations today, reaching more than 35M employees and delivering content to 500,000+ digital signs.We know there's no such thing as a "perfect" candidate - we're all a work in progress and are growing new skills and capabilities all the time. We encourage you to apply for a position with Poppulo even if you don't meet 100% of the requirements. We believe in fostering an environment where there is a diversity of perspectives, in hopes that we can all thrive.The OpportunitySeeking a hands-on technology leader to manage the full lifecycle of software development for our flagship Digital Signage products, with a strong presence in the US as well as a global team.The ideal candidate will be experienced in managing large, complex enterprise environments and leading teams to deliver high-quality software solutions that delight customers. Success requires a blend of technical strength and a strong desire to build, lead and grow talent.Key ResponsibilitiesSoftware Development

• Guide and coach engineering managers and lead teams to deliver consistently and on time, every time.
• Work with Product Managers to ensure roadmap commitments are clear, prioritized, and actionable.
• Lead architects to ensure products are designed for scale, efficiency, and future technology needs including AI.
• Understand and advocate for the voice of the customer within engineering teams, and prioritize customer delight.Leadership
  • Be a "force multiplier" - bring your authentic self, bring out the best in people, and build teams that strive to build amazing things together.
  • Nurture a culture of continuous improvement, agility, and resilience.
  • Establish key objectives/metrics to measure and improve performance.
  • Actively identify and remove blockers, communicate changes effectively.
  • Actively coach and mentor team members in their careers.
  • Proven success in managing software development teams responsible for building and operating large-scale software systems.
  • Familiarity with DevOps tools and CI/CD pipelines.
  • Experience with cross-platform development for desktop, mobile, web, or embedded environments.
  • Strong knowledge of software development, infrastructure operations, and quality assurance practices and principles.
  • Proven success in leading change through complex environments and structures.
  • Ability to make smart, timely and data-driven decisions and balance roadmap risk, operating expense and client value.
  • Outstanding written and verbal communication skills with demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with all levels of an organization.
  • Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
  • Strong understanding of software engineering principles, design patterns, and agile methodologies.
  • Experience in multimedia, video streaming, or real-time content management a plus.
  • Experience with real-time 3D rendering and performance optimization a plus.Education & Experience
    • A Bachelor's degree in a technology-related field is required.
    • 15+ years of engineering leadership experience with people management responsibilities.
    • Experienced in effectively assessing, selecting, and developing talent; adept at providing balanced, direct and actionable feedback to team members. Experience managing multiple priorities and overseeing distinct teams with varied strengths.
    • Thrives on initiating, building, and cultivating strong, authentic relationships inside and outside the team; highly collaborative; navigates and activates alignment across organizational boundaries.CompensationAnnual base salary gross: XXX-XXX plus variable USD Annual. The base salary range represents the low and high end of the Company's contemplated salary range for this position. Actual salaries will vary and will be based on various factors, such as the candidate's qualifications, skills, competencies, and geographic location. The salary is one component of the Company's total compensation package for employees. Other rewards and benefits include variable compensation, short-term incentives, health insurance (several options to choose from), accident and life insurance, access to the best in class learning and development platforms, flexible work arrangement, to name just a few!Why Us?
      • Company performance-related bonus
      • Medical insurance
      • Educational assistance
      • In-house soft skills trainingWho We AreWe are a values-driven organization that encourages our employees to bring their authentic selves to work every day and empowers everyone to make a tangible impact on our products, clients, and culture. We offer a dynamic environment with driven, fun, and flexible individuals who thrive on challenge and responsibility. This is an opportunity to contribute to our culture and join a company that's on the move.We live the Poppulo values each day, as they are key to everything we do.
        • Bring Your Best SelfWe show up authentically, are self-aware and always strive to be better.
        • See it. Own it. Solve it.We proactively innovate and solve for our customers and each other. We set an example with high standards for our work. We foster a culture of learning, acknowledging our successes and our failures.
        • Together We're BetterWe value and celebrate our diversity. We learn from others, respecting their expertise, and focus on building trust. That's what makes us a team.Named a Great Place to Work in 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, and 2021, we are a fast-growing global technology company, with offices in Ireland, the US, and the UK.Poppulo is an equal opportunity employer.We are committed to protecting your privacy. For details on how we collect, use, and protect your personal information, please refer to our Job Applicant Privacy Policy.
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