Who you are

• 8+ years of OO software design using Java
• 3+ years of experience managing/building engineering teams (5-10)
• Bachelor's in Computer Science or equivalent experience
• Experience with HR/Talent/Skills/Recruiting solutions is desirable
• Experience developing Cloud / SaaS enterprise solutions, including APIs
• Experience working in production support issues post-deployment
• Knowledge and/or experience with Agile techniques: User Stories, ATDD, TDD, Continuous Integration, Continuous Testing, Pairing, and Automated Testing
• Experience developing AI applications is desirable
• You see software development as a team sport and thrive in a collaborative agile culture while always guiding and learning
• You have a strong focus on delivering high-quality software products and valuing test automation and performance engineering
• Proactive and able to deliver on initiatives; an excellent communicator, demonstrating the interpersonal skills needed to influence important issues or decisions in a multi-functional environment
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to distill complex thoughts into simple, actionable recommendations

What the job involves

• In this leadership role, you will drive highly technical initiatives and empower your team members to innovate and continuously deliver critical business capabilities and enhancements. You will govern the activities of application development scrum teams, ensuring their work aligns with company goals and has the most impact on the bottom line
• Lead a team of dynamic software developers to build innovative, AI-powered products focused on skills and talent for Human Resources and Recruiting
• Partner with Product Managers, Quality Assurance, Technical/Functional Architects, and other stakeholders to plan releases, ensure alignment, and implement effective solutions for key business problems
• Provide estimates and initial assessments for proposed development tasks
• Track and report project progress against key milestones
• Balance resources with task assignments
• Ensure on-time, high-quality project delivery
• Coordinate projects that span multiple teams
• Support and mentor team members with career growth and personal development through 360-degree feedback, career resources, skill fostering, and development plans
• Coach teams on how to deliver committed results, meet schedules, exceed customer expectations, and resolve complex technical problems
• Recommend and implement changes to processes and practices that enable the team to become high-performing
• Engage with stakeholders at all stages of the product lifecycle to ensure you're solving the right problems and defining the right technical solutions
• Keep stakeholders updated throughout the development cycle
• Proactively facilitate team bonding and collaboration, including cross-border interactions and encouraging team input on activities
• Promote continuous learning and ensure the utilization of dedicated learning time

Benefits

• 401k plan
• Company equity
• Vision and dental insurance
• Work from home opportunities
• Health insurance
• On-site health clinic (Pleasanton office)
• Virtual primary care
• Flexible time-off policy
• Global mental health resources
• Global dedicated on-site clinical counselors
• Global well-being days
• $25k fertility/family planning benefits
• North Star financial wellness
• Retirement funds and matching