Director of Engineering at Keep Company

Director of EngineeringAbout Keep CompanyKeep Company is on a mission to make human connection an intentional scalable asset in every workplace. As a venture-backed SaaS platform recognized by Techstars Forbes and SHRM Keep Company blends technology with coaching and mentoring to deliver transformative measurable employee experiences at leading law and professional services firms. We help organizations accelerate culture retention and productivityespecially in moments that matter most.The RoleKeep Company is seeking a Director of Engineering to lead and scale the next phase of our platform. This leadership role is both strategic and hands-on blending technical vision and execution. Youll work closely with the CEO and VP Product own product delivery and quality and help build a high-performing engineering culture as we enter rapid enterprise growth.Role: Full TimeLocation: Primarily remote with the option to work onsite at our Bethesda MD headquartersCompensation: Competitive salary generous equityKey ResponsibilitiesLead manage and grow Keep Companys engineering organizationScale and improve our SaaS platformowning architecture performance and reliabilityDesign and evolve Keep Companys architecture to support enterprise integrations and partner ecosystems (e.g. WorkOS Microsoft Graph Slack Teams Intercom)Drive development of RESTful APIs and webhooks that power multi-tenant delivery data reporting and client integrationsCollaborate with product and data teams to ensure external API endpoints reflect internal feature parity and security standardsTranslate product vision into clear roadmaps sprint plans and deliverablesDrive secure enterprise-grade client launches and oversee delivery for multiple simultaneous projectsMentor and develop engineering team members; foster a culture of growth inclusion and innovationEstablish and track engineering KPIs for velocity delivery and qualityPartner cross-functionally with Product Customer Success Sales and Leadership on priorities risk management and go-to-marketChampion robust documentation and auditable secure practicesAbout You7 years experience in software engineering with 3 years in engineering management or technical leadership in a SaaS or high-growth startup environmentStrong technical foundation; skilled in modern web architecture (e.g. AWS Vercel Postgres)Experience building and launching secure scalable B2B software productsExperience leading B2B SaaS platform delivery for enterprise clients including HRIS and calendar integrations data governance and client-specific configuration frameworksDirect experience implementing and maintaining secure development practices with familiarity in InfoSec standards and enterprise compliance requirements (such as documentation encryption access controls and audit readiness)Proven track record managing remote/contract teams and delivering enterprise projectsAble to balance strategy with hands-on execution; bias for action and accountabilityExcellent communicator comfortable working cross-functionally and with execs/clientsFamiliarity with modern dev tools (Jira Notion Slack etc.) and a passion for data-driven deliveryComfortable leveraging AI-powered coding tools (e.g. GitHub Copilot Cursor Lovable) as part of your engineering workflow and passionate about developing AI-enabled product features.HR tech or future-of-work experience is a plusRequired Attributes for SuccessEntrepreneurial ownershipready to shape process as we scaleGrowth mindsetexcited to learn iterate and improveAbility to thrive in ambiguity and bring clarity for othersEmpathy for users clients and colleaguesWhy Keep CompanyPlay a pivotal leadership role shaping the future of workplace connection and cultureBe part of a founder-led startup with renowned clients and measurable impactCompetitive salary significant equity medical/dental/vision 401k and flexible PTOHybrid work schedule and a highly supportive mission-driven teamRegular team events constant opportunities to grow and plenty of celebrationHow to ApplyApply here by sending your resume and a cover note sharing what excites you about building at the intersection of tech and human connection If youre energized by our mission but dont meet every listed qualification wed still love to hear from you. Required Experience:Director Key Skills Go,Lean,Management Experience,React,Node.js,Operations Management,Project Management,Research & Development,Software Development,Team Management,GraphQL,Leadership Experience Employment Type : Full-Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1