Director of Engineering
San Francisco /
Engineering /
Full-Time
/ On-site
About Kandji
Kandji is building the future of Apple Enterprise Management. The use of Apple devices in the enterprise is growing rapidly. Drawing on decades of experience in Apple IT, we saw a dire need for a modern Apple device management platform that could accommodate growing businesses and increasing regulatory demands.
Kandji grew to hundreds of B2B customers within a few months of initial product launch in 2019, and secured a $100 million Series C in late 2021. Today, we have a 95% Customer Satisfaction rate and a rapidly growing community of customers, including names like Crunchbase, Belkin, Rackspace, Allbirds, FabFitFun, VSCO, and Turo.
Behind our business is a handful of the best investors in tech. Together, we are creating a new category of device management that can better serve modern businesses.
The Opportunity
As a Director of Engineering, you will oversee software engineering teams focused on Kandji’s suite of products. You will work closely with the VP of Engineering to support hiring efforts and organizational planning of our San Fransisco office, as well as mentor team members and guide their professional growth.
You will work with the Product team to help define agile processes and roadmaps, and make sure the team is operating smoothly. You will monitor the progress of new developments and help to unblock or support team members as necessary.
How you will make an impact day to day
- Accountable for quality and predictability of your team’s projects
- Work alongside your aligned Director of Product to create roadmaps and track initiatives
- Help refine agile development processes to keep each squad running smoothly
- Help to unblock the engineering team when necessary
- Maintain the organizational roadmap to build out the team
- Recruit and support engineering team members at a rapid paceTrain, assist and mentor Engineering Managers and Staff Engineers
- Manage employee career growth and professional development
Minimum Qualifications
- Managed a team of >20 for more than 2 years
- 3+ years of experience managing managers
- Strong development background and technical knowledge
- Does well with a high level of responsibility and autonomy
- Successfully recruited and mentored strong managers and developers
- Great track record and retention rates on engineering teams
- Experience partnering with cross-functional leaders to define goals and roadmaps
- Experience with different org structures and agile methodologies
Compensation
- The pay range is $260,000 - $333,000/year plus generous equity. Base pay is only one component of total compensation here. We are happy to discuss this range further, including our total offering and generous benefit package.
These requirements are for the strongest, ideal candidate. Even if you do not outperform every bullet point, Kandji encourages you to apply. We promote a diverse, equitable, and inclusive culture and recognize that even the strongest candidates won’t have all desired experiences and qualifications
Benefits & Perks
• Competitive salary
• 100% individual and dependent medical + dental + vision coverage
• 401(k) with a 4% company match
• 20 days PTO + Kandji Wellness Week off the first week of July
• 14 paid holidays per year
• 10 health and wellness days per year
• Equity for full-time employees
• 12 weeks of paid leave for new parents
• Cell phone & Internet stipend
• Exciting opportunities for career growth
• An outstanding, inclusive culture
We are excited to be serving a significant need for a fast-growing market, and are proud of the high-performing team we have brought together so far. If you’re someone who wants to engage in new, exciting projects that will challenge your skills in the best way possible, we would love to connect with you.
At Kandji we believe in fostering an inclusive environment in which employees feel encouraged to share their unique perspectives, leverage their strengths, and act authentically. We know that diverse teams are strong teams, and welcome those from all backgrounds and varying experiences.
Kandji is proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. Qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, physical or mental disability, protected veteran or military status or any other status protected by applicable law.
