Director of Engineering at Misfits Market Internal Job Board. . Location: Remote. About Misfits Market. . Misfits Market is a mission-driven, high-growth startup dedicated to reducing food waste and making shopping for sustainable, high-quality groceries easier and more affordable. We deliver organic produce, high-quality meats and seafood, plant-based proteins, dairy, bakery, wine, and other grocery items to nearly every zip code in 48 states at up to 30 percent off traditional grocery store prices. In 2022, Misfits Market acquired sustainable e-grocer Imperfect Foods and now leverages its in-house transportation network to deliver directly to consumers with one of the most carbon-efficient grocery delivery models on the market. By tackling inefficiencies in the food system, our passionate and motivated team of problem solvers helps save an average of 500,000 pounds of food per week from waste or lesser outcomes, with an all-time savings of 190+ million pounds of food.. . As Misfits we support our customers and mission by embracing our core values of. . Prioritizing our Customers . . Doing more with less. . Thinking Differently . . Respecting one another . . Moving deliberately and quickly . . Taking initiative and delivering . . About the Role:. . We are looking for a Director of Engineering to lead our Customer Technology team. This role is responsible for the technical direction, delivery, and people leadership of the systems that power our web and mobile customer experience, including our Marketplace, acquisition and signup flows, and core customer-facing integrations.. . You will work closely with product and design partners to define the roadmap, set priorities, and ensure the team is delivering high-quality, scalable solutions that support Misfits Market’s growth and long-term strategy.. . You will get to. . . Own the technical strategy and execution for Customer Technology, spanning both backend and frontend engineering.. . Partner with product and design to define the team roadmap, prioritize initiatives, and make clear trade-offs between speed, quality, and long-term platform health.. . Lead and manage a team of senior engineers, providing clear expectations, feedback, and support for consistent, high-quality delivery.. . Set and uphold engineering standards and best practices across architecture, code quality, testing, and operational readiness.. . Ensure customer-facing systems are scalable, reliable, and performant as the business grows.. . Collaborate with stakeholders across the company to align technical execution with business goals and timelines.. . Act as an escalation point for delivery, technical, and resourcing challenges, proactively identifying risks and driving resolution.. . Contribute to broader technology planning and organizational discussions as part of the engineering leadership team.. . . Who we’re looking for. . . 10+ years of software engineering experience, with a strong background in building customer-facing web or mobile platforms.. . 4+ years of engineering leadership experience managing senior engineers.. . Solid technical breadth across backend and frontend systems, with the ability to guide architecture and technical decisions.. . Proven experience partnering with product and design to define roadmaps and deliver complex initiatives.. . Strong judgment around prioritization, trade-offs, and execution in a fast-moving environment.. . Clear, effective communication skills with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.. . . Benefits. . . Unlimited PTO. . Monthly Stipend to spend on Misfits Market. . Multiple health, dental, and vision plan options . . Life Insurance. . 401k plan.
Director of Engineering at Misfits Market Internal Job Board