Director of Engineering at Pixieset
Vancouver, BC, Canada -
Full Time


Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

22 Jun, 25

Salary

246750.0

Posted On

23 Mar, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

No

Skills

Technical Discussions, Communication Skills, Role Model, Agile Methodologies, Web

Industry

Information Technology/IT

Description

OPPORTUNITY SNAPSHOT

We are hiring a hands-on Director of Engineering to lead multiple Engineering teams in developing and delivering impactful customer-facing applications for photographers and creative professionals. As a Director of Engineering, you’ll join our Engineering leadership team as a key decision-maker, helping to define and execute our technical vision, strategy, and objectives as Pixieset continues to grow. Collaborating closely with Product and Design leaders, you’ll ensure alignment and seamless delivery of the product roadmap, empowering our teams to succeed. In this role, you’ll foster a culture of excellence by championing continuous improvement in engineering practices, product delivery, and innovation. With over 1 million users worldwide, your leadership will directly contribute to making Pixieset a best-in-class product for our community of creators.

Responsibilities
  • 8+ years of experience in application development, specializing in designing and building high-volume, highly available, and scalable backend services and web applications
  • 5+ years of proven success as a people manager with direct reports, demonstrating the ability to inspire, mentor, and grow high-performing teams
  • Strong knowledge of Agile methodologies, modern DevOps principles, security best practices, and cloud-based application development
  • Skilled at engaging in meaningful technical discussions with staff-level engineers, providing guidance and fostering innovation
  • Possesses technical expertise and a people-centric approach, with exceptional interpersonal and communication skills
  • Track record of building and scaling high-performing teams, consistently acting as a role model for peers and direct reports by leading through action
  • Thrives in a dynamic, continuous delivery environment, bringing a self-motivated, detail-oriented mindset and a passion for delivering world-class software
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