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Pawlicy AdvisorDirector of Engineering
Pawlicy Advisor is hiring a remote Director of Engineering to lead its engineering department and oversee technical strategy, architecture, security, and team development. As the senior-most…
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Pawlicy Advisor is hiring a remote Director of Engineering to lead its engineering department and oversee technical strategy, architecture, security, and team development. As the senior-most technical leader reporting directly to the Chief Product Officer, this person will shape technology choices, manage deployment processes, and guide the rollout of AI tools across the organization. The company operates a venture-backed, profitable platform that connects pet owners with insurance options through veterinary…
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Pawlicy Advisor is hiring a remote Director of Engineering to lead its engineering department and oversee technical strategy, architecture, security, and team development. As the senior-most technical leader reporting directly to the Chief Product Officer, this person will shape technology choices, manage deployment processes, and guide the rollout of AI tools across the organization. The company operates a venture-backed, profitable platform that connects pet owners with insurance options through veterinary networks.
This hands-on position suits an experienced engineering leader who can balance feature delivery with technical debt management while collaborating closely with product, design, data, and legal departments. The ideal candidate will take full ownership of the technical roadmap, guide engineering careers through regular mentorship, and drive continuous improvement in release stability and software quality.
Responsibilities
- Manage key architectural decisions including scalability, major technology selections, and carrier integrations
- Oversee product and infrastructure security reviews, audits, and vendor questionnaires
- Direct release management, continuous integration and deployment, and production stability
- Prioritize refactoring and technical debt relative to feature velocity
- Handle on-call rotation management, incident response workflows, and postmortems
- Facilitate career growth, 1-on-1 meetings, and performance feedback for engineers
- Hire and onboard new engineering talent to support company expansion
- Evaluate and approve internal software vendors based on cost, security, and utility
- Develop and evolve company guidelines and best practices for AI utilization
Requirements
- Ten or more years of professional software engineering experience
- Minimum of five years managing engineers
- At least two years in a senior engineering leadership position such as Director
- Hands-on expertise with TypeScript, Next.js, Node, GraphQL, Postgres, and AWS
- Demonstrated background in application security and third-party compliance audits
- Legal authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship
- Availability to work mandatory Eastern time zone hours, or Central at minimum
- Ability to work remotely from within the United States
Qualifications
- Prior background working within insurance or fintech sectors
- Experience managing partner API integrations
- Passion for animals and pet healthcare challenges
Core Skills
Benefits
- Base salary range between $215,000 and $240,000
- Startup equity grant
- Top-tier medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage
- Employer contributions toward a 401(k) plan
- Flexible vacation policy
Frequently Asked Questions
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Is this position remote?
Yes, the role is remote-first within the United States, though it requires working mandatory Eastern time zone hours or Central time zone hours at a minimum.
What is the salary range for the Director of Engineering?
The base salary range is between $215,000 and $240,000, and the compensation package also includes startup equity.
What experience is required for this role?
Candidates must have 10+ years of software engineering experience, including 5+ years managing engineers and at least 2+ years in a senior engineering leadership role like a Director.
What technology stack does the team use?
The engineering stack consists of TypeScript, Next.js, Node, GraphQL, Postgres, and AWS.
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