Director of Engineering

Director of Engineering DIRECTOR OF ENGINEERING WHO WE WANT Are you excited about shaping the future of intelligent, no-code technology? We’re a high-growth event-tech startup building an AI-powered platform to help enterprises and creators design personalized experiences at scale. We’re looking for a Director of Engineering to lead platform development and AI integration, and help us build a world-class engineering culture. REPORTING Working closely with and reporting to the Head of Technology for Blink RESPONSIBILITIES Strategic Leadership: - Define and execute engineering initiatives aligned with Blink’s platform evolution and AI-driven roadmap - Drive the integration of large language models (LLMs) and AI into product experiences and platform intelligence - Stay informed on emerging technologies, particularly in no-code, AI/ML, and developer platforms, to ensure Blink remains a market leader Team Management: - Lead and grow a high-performing engineering team across backend, frontend, and AI/ML disciplines - Foster a culture of ownership, innovation, and engineering excellence - Support team growth through coaching, mentoring, and clear performance goals Product Development: - Architect scalable, data-driven systems and infrastructure to support Blink’s growing platform - Guide the evolution of our no-code architecture and improve the overall developer experience - Collaborate with Product, Design, and GTM teams to ensure fast, high-quality product delivery - Champion modern engineering practices, agile methodologies, and code quality standards Infrastructure & Security: - Ensure platform scalability, reliability, and observability through robust tooling and cloud-native practices - Implement and maintain infrastructure best practices with a focus on performance, monitoring, and security Stakeholder Collaboration: - Work closely with cross-functional stakeholders to align engineering outcomes with business needs - Represent engineering in strategic discussions, product planning, and technical deep dives QUALIFICATIONS 1. Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field 2. Experience: - 8+ years of software engineering experience, including 3+ years in technical leadership or management roles - Proven track record in AI/ML integration, scalable platform systems, and API development - Experience with no-code/low-code platforms or developer ecosystems 3. Skills: - Strong understanding of distributed systems, data pipelines, and observability tools - Hands-on experience with languages and tools like Ruby, Java, React, GraphQL, AWS/GCP, and Kubernetes - Bonus: Experience with vector databases, LLM frameworks (e.g., LangChain, RAG), and open-source AI tools - Excellent communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills - Strong organizational skills with a passion for continuous improvement 4. Agile Practices: Demonstrated success with agile product development, iterative delivery, and team velocity optimization 5. English fluency: Excellent command of English language, both written and spoken. This is necessary for clear, effective communication 6. Flexibility in Work Schedule: Willingness and ability to adjust work schedule as necessary to facilitate team collaboration, meet project deadlines, or address urgent issues 7. Travel: Ability and willingness to travel up to 25% of the time PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS 1. Master’s degree in a relevant technical or business field 2. Experience with project management tools such as Jira, Monday.com http://Monday.com, or Asana 3. Familiarity with digital content production or event-tech ecosystems 4. Experience working in a fast-paced startup environment These preferred qualifications are not mandatory but would be beneficial for the role and may give candidates an advantage during the selection process. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only dutie ... (truncated, view full listing at source)