Director of Software Engineering

Hi, Future Homie!

As a Homie, you'll be part of an unstoppable team that puts customers first, embraces each day with excitement, and strives for excellence in everything you do. We’re revolutionizing the way small businesses manage their teams and grow their business. What this means for you is a shared passion for innovation and making a difference for the people we serve. So what do you say, will you join us on our mission to empower small businesses?

• A strong history of hands-on technical experience and a history of guiding teams through complex technical challenges to successful outcomes especially as part of large-scale distributed systems serving millions of users
• Demonstrated record of developing, coaching and managing engineers and Engineering Managers to build the whole organization
• You probably have 10+ years of experience managing engineers and 2+ years of experience managing Engineering Managers
• Exceptional analytical and communication skills with a proven ability to diagnose and understand challenges that span teams and technologies
• Clear and deep understanding of how to build engineering teams that build high-quality products and an ability to use influence across the department to promote effective engineering practices
• Experience recruiting and closing engineering candidates
• As a bonus, you are familiar with at least some of: small and medium business customers, especially local businesses; Ruby and Rails development; and, modern, scalable QA practices and approaches.
• Ability to collaborate in office weekly on Tuesdays and Wednesdays

As a Homie and a Director of Engineering, you come with:

• A strong history of hands-on technical experience and a history of guiding teams through complex technical challenges to successful outcomes, especially as part of large-scale distributed systems serving millions of users
• Demonstrated record of developing, coaching, and managing engineers and Engineering Managers to build the whole organization
• You probably have 10+ years of experience managing engineers and 2+ years of experience managing Engineering Managers
• Exceptional analytical and communication skills with a proven ability to diagnose and understand challenges that span teams and technologies
• Clear and deep understanding of how to build engineering teams that build high-quality products and an ability to use influence across the department to promote effective engineering practices
• Experience recruiting and closing engineering candidates
• As a bonus, you are familiar with at least some of small and medium business customers, especially local businesses; Ruby and Rails development; or, a history of building new engineering hubs from the ground up

At Homebase you will make an impact by:

Leading your teams in their mission to develop world-class solutions for small businesses. You will partner with Engineering Management and Technical Leadership to help your teams, and the organization as a whole, scale to meet our future needs.  You will use your experience and your influence to develop organizational approaches that will improve Hombase’s ability to deliver a resilient platform and world-class product for our Homebase customers. You are an Engineering Leader with excellent judgment and will help balance short-term needs with long-term organizational impact.

• You will oversee the growth of a division of our engineering organization where you will manage and mentor other Engineering Managers
• You will manage a team of engineers and managers in our newest engineering location, Monterrey, Mexico, and support them in their day-to-day work; additionally, you will spearhead the creation of new teams in our new engineering hub
• You will drive the recruiting process in Monterrey, Mexico using your network to attract and hire the best engineering talent
• You’ll be a key member of the Engineering Management team and bring new ideas about organizational development, scaling teams, improving processes, etc.

What to Expect During the Interview Process:

• Meet the Talent Acquisition team Ivana L.
• Meet the Hiring Manager Andrea C.
• Meet members of the Engineering Management team Justin N. and Steve K.
• Meet members of the Engineering Technical Leadership team Justin L. and Diana Q.
• Meet the CTO Oliver F.
• Professional Reference Checks
• Background Check + Offer Stage
• Welcome to the team, Homie💜🎉

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at Homebase:

At Homebase, we take pride in fostering a welcoming space where every Homie of every gender, age, orientation, culture and walk of life can be their full selves. Diverse perspectives empower us to build the best-in-class platform for small businesses and hourly shift workers. We recognize that experience comes in many forms, so if you think you’re close to what we’re looking for (even if you don’t meet 100% of the qualifications), we encourage you to apply!

About Us:

Welcome to the exciting world of Homebase in Monterrey, Mexico! We are looking for passionate individuals like you to not only join, but also LEAD our unstoppable team of developers. Can you imagine being one of the first members of this adventure and leading our homies to SUCCESS?

Our mission is to make hourly work easier for local businesses and hourly workers. Homebase currently serves more than 100,000 small (but mighty) businesses with everything they need to manage their hourly teams: employee scheduling, time clocks, payroll, team communication, hiring, onboarding, and compliance. Just don’t call us “Human Capital Management.” We have built tools for the busiest businesses, so owners and employees can spend less time on bullsh*t and more time on what matters. The Homebase team brings small business expertise from Intuit, Square, OpenTable, Yelp, Gusto, and First Data. Homebase is backed by leading venture investors Bain Capital Ventures, Baseline Ventures, Cowboy Ventures, Khosla Ventures, Plus Capital, and GGV Capital.

Concerned about working in a fully remote company? Don't worry, we have big plans for you! Our goal is to create a hybrid team that will work together two days a week in the San Pedro area of Monterrey. Just imagine the opportunities to learn and grow, both personally and professionally, while collaborating with exceptional colleagues in an inspiring space.

So, if you're ready to join an exciting adventure and make an impact in the world of technology, now is the perfect time to become part of our team in Monterrey! Apply today and be a part of the future we are building together at Homebase!

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