Head of Engineering

Job Description

• Lead and inspire a diverse, high-performing engineering team to deliver world-class products and solutions. • Collaborate with the CTO to shape and refine the overall engineering strategy. • Drive the technical vision, strategy, and execution for Knot’s product roadmap, ensuring alignment with business goals. • Foster a culture of continuous improvement, emphasizing quality, performance, and reliability in all aspects of engineering. • Mentor and grow engineering talent, providing guidance, feedback, and career development opportunities. • Oversee the recruitment and retention of top engineering talent, ensuring Knot attracts and retains the best minds in the industry. • Manage and optimize the engineering budget, ensuring resources are allocated effectively to maximize impact. • Stay current with industry trends and emerging technologies, leveraging them to drive innovation and competitive advantage.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in software engineering, with a proven track record of leading and scaling engineering teams in high-growth environments. • Strong technical background with expertise in modern software development practices, architecture, and infrastructure. • Experience building and scaling complex, high-availability systems and services. • Demonstrated ability to drive technical strategy and make data-driven decisions that balance short-term needs with long-term goals. • Exceptional leadership and communication skills, with the ability to inspire and motivate a team. • Proven ability to attract, hire, and retain top engineering talent. • Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to navigate and resolve complex technical challenges. • Familiarity with regulatory and compliance requirements in the financial services industry is a plus. • High adaptability and comfort with the fast-paced, dynamic nature of a startup environment. • Experience with fintech or payments systems is a plus.

Benefits

• Interesting and challenging work • Competitive base salary + generous early employee equity + benefits • 100% medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage for you and your dependents (U.S.) • Unlimited PTO • Parental leave • Beautiful NYC office in the heart of Flatiron