Inkwell is seeking an experienced Head of Engineering to join our team. This full-time role is 100% remote. Work hours are Central or East Coast time. NYC area preferred to be available for occasional in-person meetings.

INKWELL

Inkwell is based on a simple fact: Great people know great people. We make executive search faster, better, and 50% less costly by tapping into our members' networks and leveraging AI to map and find the best matches. We're a reward-based, referral-powered talent platform, and Inkwell's cultivated well of 15,000+ talented individuals is changing the face of hiring for the better.

ROLE

As the Head of Engineering, you will be the bridge between product and engineering, ensuring that our technology solutions are aligned with our product vision and user needs. You will lead the engineering team with a product-first mindset, driving the development of features and products that deliver exceptional value to our customers. Your role will be crucial in translating product goals into engineering realities, ensuring seamless collaboration across teams.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the product engineering team, fostering a culture of innovation, user focus, and high-quality delivery.
  

• Collaborate closely with the product team to define and prioritize product roadmaps, ensuring that technical execution aligns with product objectives.
  

• Translate product requirements into actionable engineering plans, balancing user needs with technical feasibility.
  

• Oversee the design and development of scalable, reliable, and maintainable products, ensuring a smooth user experience.
  

• Work closely with design and product teams to iterate on features and functionality based on user feedback and data insights.
  

• Manage technical debt and architecture, ensuring that our product can scale with growth and evolving user needs.
  

• Drive the adoption of best practices in software engineering, agile methodologies, and continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD).
  

• Stay current with industry trends, emerging technologies, and competitor products, applying insights to enhance our offerings.
  

CANDIDATE

Qualifications:

• Proven experience in a leadership role within product-focused engineering teams, ideally at a startup or in a fast-paced environment.
  

• Strong background in product development, with an understanding of how to balance user needs, business goals, and technical constraints.
  

• Ability to think strategically about product vision while also being hands-on in driving engineering execution.
  

• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams, including product, design, and marketing.
  

• Experience with agile development, user-centered design, and product lifecycle management.
  

• Passion for building products that solve real-world problems and a commitment to delivering exceptional user experiences.
  

Your Approach:

• You get stuff done! You’re not afraid to roll up your sleeves and get into the weeds, but you can also pull out and keep an eye on the bigger picture. You know how to keep things moving forward.
  

• You’ll do whatever it takes. You have an entrepreneurial spirit and you’ll do whatever it takes to grow Inkwell to the next level. You’re passionate about our mission and about the opportunity to connect awesome talent with world-class opportunities.
  

• You are trustworthy. You show up on time, you come prepared, you do what you say and your team members know they can always count on you. People enjoy working with you because they know they can trust you.
  

• You’re a people person. You love to develop meaningful relationships with all types of people. You’re passionate about helping people and clients find their perfect fit. You pride yourself with your ability to get along with all types of people. You’re a great listener!
  

• You’re a passionate team player. You thrive in a creative, inventive, fast-paced start-up environment, with people who are passionate about their work. You're excited to work cross-functionally with other departments and enjoy bringing people together to achieve a goal.
  

• You’re obsessed with the details. You’re embarrassingly organized. You care about the smallest details -- from triple checking your emails for typos to taking diligent notes. You go the extra mile to ensure the job is done well.
  

• Inkwell Core Values: Integrity, Sharp, Yes-Attitude, Hustle, and “Sparkle.” You inspire others to trust you with your honesty, reliability and lack of BS. You are quick to understand, anticipate and address both challenges and opportunities. You add positive energy to your interactions, even if you’re saying no. You figure it out -- proactively and creatively -- and get it done. Being a badass is hard work.
  

The base compensation for this role is $175k-$200k.