Head of App Engineering

at  Creative Fabrica

EXPERIENCE:

• 5+ years as a product-minded engineering leader in software product companies.
• Proven track record in building, scaling and inspiring dynamic teams of 15+ engineers.
• Proven track record of successfully building and launching products from scratch (0 to 1).
• Experience with complex graphical web apps and understanding of frontend limitations and capabilities, particularly graphic design tools (such as Canva, Figma, Miro, Adobe Express, etc), or HTML5 games.

TECHNICAL SKILLS:

• Strong UX/frontend mindset with hands-on experience in developing and managing frontend-rich products and web apps.
• Deep understanding of web app technology, frontend limitations, and capabilities.
• Knowledge of computer graphics in general, and Web graphics in particular (HTML5 Canvas, WebGL, WASM, WebGPU, CSS3 animations).

DESIRED MINDSET

• Passionate about UX and building products users love.
• Mature, hands-on approach with the ability to complement the efforts of product owners.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to organize backlogs and motivate teams.
• Strategic thinker committed to continuous improvement and operational excellence.
• Proactive in seeking feedback and kind in giving it.

As Head of App Engineering, you will be responsible for building, scaling, and leading the engineering teams to deliver high-quality applications. Your role will involve not only managing the day-to-day operations of the engineering teams but also strategically guiding their growth and development. This includes recruiting top talent, mentoring team members, and fostering a culture of innovation and excellence.
You will work closely with product managers to contribute to the product roadmap, ensuring that engineering efforts align with business goals and customer needs. Your input will be crucial in defining technical requirements, setting priorities, and making key decisions that shape the future of our products.
Additionally, you will be a key member of the senior engineering leadership team. In this capacity, you will collaborate closely with the Chief Technology Officer (CTO) to drive productivity, enhance collaboration, and implement best engineering practices across the organization. This includes developing and enforcing coding standards, improving development processes, and ensuring the scalability and reliability of our applications.
Your leadership will be pivotal in creating a cohesive engineering strategy that supports our company’s mission and objectives. By leveraging your expertise, you will help elevate our engineering capabilities and ensure we continue to deliver innovative solutions that meet the needs of our users.