Director of Engineering

VarLabs, Inc. is looking for an intelligent, passionate Director of Engineering that loves to build applications on Social Networking platforms. As a Director of Engineering, you will be responsible for helping with the overall planning, system architecture, execution, and success of the development of our industry disrupting products. You will be joining a game-changing company at the ground level and have a huge opportunity to shape our future.

The Director of Engineering is responsible for managing the full product development lifecycle: from design and testing to troubleshooting. The position ultimately requires heavy interaction with Product Management and Quality Assurance Teams.

Responsibilities and Deliverables

• Create Technology - Implement technology architecture direction, development procedures, and guidelines.
• Contribute to the Roadmap - Develop product strategy that is founded in the needs of VarLabs' users, in line with VarLabs' objective to provide individuals a better shopping experience and acheives VarLabs' business objectives.
• Mentor Teammates - Work with developers to think through software design. Be able to promote collaboration and knowledge sharing.
• Work with QA - Create effective QA strategies that encompass all technological offerings.
• Manage Resources - Be one step ahead in assessing engineering shortages.
• Build your own team - Be able to recruit high end talent from top schools around the country.

Requirements

• Passion for VarLabs' mission and vision. You’ve gotta love the idea.
• Have an understanding of all facets of web/software development, from information architecture and hardware infrastructure to organizing code.
• Knack for tinkering with new technologies and thinking creatively.
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills.
• Habit of writing/drawing good, understandable documentation.
• Passion for new technologies.
• 4+ years of programming experience demonstrating an intimate understanding of the craft as well as ability to learn new languages quickly and proficiently.
• 3+ years of infrastructure experience spanning at least two of the following: performance tuning, scaling, redundancy, and organized deployment
• Proven track record of shipping successful products.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience working in cross–functional teams.
• Minimum bachelor’s degree from top tier school.

Questions and Contact

For any questions, please contact jobs [AT] varlabs [DOT] com