Head of Engineering at ZORA

Head of Engineering

About Us

Zora is a new kind of onchain social network to express yourself freely, connect with others, and discover the value of your imagination. We believe that by using crypto, we can enable a more equitable system for creators, fundamentally rediscovering the power of the internet.

We’re working tirelessly to make Zora available to as many people as possible with a simple, fun, and rewarding consumer app. Our mission is to make creating on the internet free and valuable.

Who we're looking for 

ZORA is looking for a Head of Engineering to lead our technology team and drive the development and implementation of innovative solutions that drive business growth and customer satisfaction. The ideal candidate has a strong technical background and experience managing cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality products.

What you'll do

• Lead the engineering team and oversee the development of software products
• Set technical direction and ensure the team is aligned with the company's overall goals and objectives
• Ensure the quality and timely delivery of software products through the development process
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement and drive innovation within the engineering team
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams such as product, design, and operations to drive the development and launch of new products
• Manage resource allocation, budget, and timelines to meet business goals
• Stay current with industry trends and technology advancements to ensure the team is leveraging the latest tools and best practices

Skills we're looking for

• Proven experience leading and managing engineering teams
• Excellent leadership, communication, and collaboration skills
• Strong technical background with experience in software development
• Ability to set and prioritize goals, manage budgets and timelines, and lead cross-functional teams
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to think creatively to drive solutions
• Understanding of software development methodologies and experience implementing Agile processes
• Knowledge of current technology trends and developments in the industry

We'd love it if you had

• Experience managing remote engineering teams
• Strong knowledge of frontend technologies and infrastructure
• Experience with modern web and mobile technologies
• Experience in delivering scalable and secure software solutions.

Benefits

ZORA provides top quality medical, dental, and vision insurance, with a flexible time-off policy and a new Macbook Pro for full-time employees. Employees also receive equity.

Location

ZORA is international. Our headquarters are the internet and we have employees all over the world. We’re currently in Atlanta, Berlin, Lisbon, Los Angeles, Moscow, New York, San Francisco, Sydney, and Vancouver.