Head of Engineering (B2B SaaS) at Motion Recruitment
Chicago, IL 60603, USA -
Full Time


Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

11 Oct, 25

Salary

200000.0

Posted On

11 Jul, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

No

Skills

Mobile, Web, Decision Making, Team Performance, Ipo, Engineers, Devops, Functional Leadership

Industry

Information Technology/IT

Description

Grow your career as a Head of Engineering with a fast-growing, venture-backed SaaS company in Oak Brook, IL. Full-time, in-office role (4 days/week)
This senior-level position is responsible for leading and scaling the engineering organization during a high-growth period, working closely with the founding team to modernize architecture, optimize performance, and expand the team. You’ll shape the future of a product that empowers restoration contractors and directly impacts communities. Expect high ownership, a mission-driven culture, and the chance to build something that matters.
Employment Type: Full-Time, Onsite (Oak Brook, IL)

Required Skills & Experience

  • 10+ years in engineering with a strong track record of scaling SaaS teams from 10+ to 25+ engineers
  • Experience in early to mid-stage startups (Series A/B/C), ideally on a path to IPO
  • Proven ability to lead across web, mobile (Flutter), backend (.NET), and QA teams
  • Expertise in architectural modernization and legacy platform migrations
  • Skilled in engineering metrics, agile team performance, and technical decision-making
  • Strong communicator with cross-functional leadership and mentoring abilities
  • Demonstrated success building leadership layers and hiring top talent
  • Familiarity with DevOps, cloud infrastructure, and data pipelines

What You Will Be Doing

  • Lead and scale a high-performance engineering team across multiple platforms
  • Partner with Product and Design to align technical initiatives with business goals
  • Drive architectural decisions and platform modernization across mobile, web, and backend
  • Establish strong engineering processes including CI/CD, QA automation, and observability
  • Own the recruiting, hiring, onboarding, and mentorship of engineering talent
  • Foster a culture of innovation, accountability, and continuous improvement
  • Support cross-functional pods with technical guidance and operational strategy

You will receive the following benefits:

  • Competitive salary and 401(k) with matching
  • Generous PTO and regular team events/off-sites
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Equipment budget to set you up for success
  • Career development, continuing education, and mentorship opportunities
  • A collaborative, in-office culture with autonomy and smart, passionate teammates
Responsibilities
  • Lead and scale a high-performance engineering team across multiple platforms
  • Partner with Product and Design to align technical initiatives with business goals
  • Drive architectural decisions and platform modernization across mobile, web, and backend
  • Establish strong engineering processes including CI/CD, QA automation, and observability
  • Own the recruiting, hiring, onboarding, and mentorship of engineering talent
  • Foster a culture of innovation, accountability, and continuous improvement
  • Support cross-functional pods with technical guidance and operational strateg
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