Director of Engineering, Marketplace & AI-Driven Auctions

We are seeking an experienced and visionary Director of Engineering to lead engineering excellence across our high‑impact product vertical of Marketplace and Auctions products at a fast‑growing, AI‑first SaaS company. This senior leadership role lies at the intersection of people, technology, and delivery, responsible for shaping how we build, who builds it, and how fast we move. About the Role You will own the full technical lifecycle of the vertical: from architecture and system design to team performance and delivery cadence. You will champion modern AI Engineering Development Methodology, embedding AI‑assisted workflows, tooling, and thinking into the DNA of your teams. What You’ll Do Technical Leadership & Architecture Own end‑to‑end technical strategy for the product vertical, aligning architecture decisions with business and product goals Drive system design, scalability planning, and architectural governance across engineering teams Establish and evolve engineering standards, patterns, and best practices for a cloud‑native, SaaS environment Lead technical design reviews, ensuring quality, security, and performance are embedded from inception Evaluate and introduce emerging technologies—particularly AI/ML platforms, LLM integrations, and AI‑enabled developer tooling People Leadership & Organizational Development Hire, develop, and retain high‑performing engineering talent across multiple squads or pods Build a culture of psychological safety, continuous learning, and engineering craft Provide coaching, career development, and growth paths for engineers at all levels (IC to Staff/Principal) Foster an inclusive team environment that values diverse perspectives and ways of working Manage engineering managers and senior technical leads, investing in their development as leaders Delivery Excellence & Operational Rigor Own delivery outcomes—velocity, quality, reliability, and predictability—for the vertical Partner with Product Management to translate roadmaps into technical plans with clear milestones and risk identification Drive agile or continuous delivery practices, continuously improving team flow and cycle times Define and track engineering KPIs (DORA metrics, defect rates, on‑call burden, etc.) and hold teams accountable Oversee incident response, post‑mortems, and systemic reliability improvements AI Engineering & Innovation Champion AI Engineering Development Methodology across the vertical Implement AI‑assisted code generation, review, and documentation workflows (e.g., GitHub Copilot, Cursor, Claude Code) Develop LLM integration patterns, RAG architectures, and AI‑powered product features Apply prompt engineering and evaluation frameworks embedded in the SDLC Ensure AI observability, responsible AI practices, and guardrails in production systems Drive experiments with agentic engineering workflows to accelerate development throughput Stay current with the AI/ML ecosystem and serve as a thought partner to the CTO and product leadership on AI strategy What We’re Looking For Required Experience 10+ years of software engineering experience, with at least 5 years in engineering leadership roles Proven track record managing engineering managers and multi‑team organizations Experience working in a high‑growth B2B SaaS or large‑scale enterprise environment with multi‑tenant architecture Deep experience building and scaling SaaS products in cloud environments (AWS, GCP, or Azure) Strong foundation in distributed systems, API design, data architecture, and DevOps/SRE practices Demonstrated ability to balance technical vision with practical delivery execution Track record of building and sustaining high‑performing, inclusive engineering cultures Preferred Qualifications Experience with AI Engineering Development Methodology, LLMOps, or AI‑native product development Familiarity with modern AI tooling: LangChain, LlamaIndex, vector databases, fine‑tuning workflows Hands‑on experience integrating AI/ML capabilities into commercial software products Background in building platform capabilities (internal developer platforms, shared services) Prior experience as a Staff/Principal Engineer or Architect before transitioning to leadership Eligibility & Location All applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full‑time basis. Storable is a fully distributed company but is only registered for employment in certain states. To be eligible, you must reside in one of the following states: AL, AZ, CA, CO, CT, FL, GA, ID, IL, IN, IA, KS, LA, MD, MA, MI, MN, MO, MS, NC, NE, NJ, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, SC, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, WI, WY. Benefits and Perks Generous health coverage for you and your family, including fully paid short‑ and long‑term disability and two‑times base salary life insurance 401(k) match after 60 days, 100 % vested after 1 year Employer contribution to your HSA, plus an HRA to help offset your deductible Instant access to flexible vacation—take what you need Company rewards and recognition program redeemable for personalized gifts and experiences 8 hours of volunteer time off each year and community service event opportunities 8 hours of rest, relax, recharge time to support mental health Access to mental well‑being resources, counseling services, stress management programs, and mindfulness workshops Fully paid parental leave: 12 weeks for primary and 6 weeks for secondary caregivers Pet bereavement leave and caregiver leave for aging dependents or family members $50 monthly home data stipend and $250 home‑office sign‑on bonus Fertility care support options and financial expert consultations Direct student loan payment program (subject to eligibility) Compensation Potential pay range: $200,000 USD – $250,000 USD. 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