Chrono is an exciting, fast-paced startup that is building a new platform to deliver incredible value to content creators through commerce. We’re looking for a passionate technical leader who is excited about our brand new platform, Nexus.
As the VP of Engineering you will be responsible for leading a group of talented engineers and aligning the technical roadmap with the mission and business objectives of the company. Reporting to the CEO, you will serve as a key stakeholder and thought leader, working strategically with a cross-functional leadership team. You will set and drive the big-picture vision while also digging deep to provide detailed technical guidance and mentorship to the team. We are seeking a technical leader that has a deep passion for, and demonstrated experience in, establishing, managing, and developing a high-performance engineering team.
We put content creators first at Chrono. We believe that creators deserve the ability to earn a living by pursuing and sharing their passion for gaming with their audiences. Through Nexus we partner with creators to provide an authentic, on-brand, ad-free storefront where they can sell the games they love.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage, inspire, and develop a passionate and inclusive engineering culture through coaching, mentorship, and introduction of best practices
- Serve on the leadership team, providing thought leadership around business strategy and how technology can be leveraged to accelerate growth
- Clearly articulate the technical vision, expectations, and priorities with the rest of the organization
- Define the technical vision and strategy for the Nexus platform
- Partner closely with Product & Design to deliver an innovative, intuitive, user-friendly e-commerce platform
- Build trust and collaborative relationships across cross-functional teams including Product, Design, Business Development, Partnerships, and Operations to deliver a product that deeply serves the needs of of our customers
- Introduce and document best engineering practices and philosophies, positioning the company to successfully scale both the engineering organization and platform
- Attract, retain, and develop exceptional engineering talent
You have
- 5+ years of experience in a hands-on technology/engineering role and 5+ years in a senior leadership role leading technical organizations
- Experience in a variety of company sizes including both high-growth startups and larger companies where you can leverage the best parts of each
- Experience developing business-to-consumer internet applications and platforms
- Experience in e-commerce, payments, marketplaces, and/or related industries
- Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to clearly articulate difficult and complex subjects with both technical and nontechnical teammates
Interested?
Don’t worry if you don’t meet 100% of the qualifications listed above. We aim to hire teammates that share our values and can both make immediate contributions as well as learn and grow along with us. We can’t wait to meet you.
Send us an email at via the button below with:
- Your résumé or LinkedIn
- Are you currently playing any games? If so, which one(s)?
- Do you have a favorite content creator? If so, who?
- Why are you interested in working w/ us?
- Have you contributed to any open-source projects or do you have a Github, Gitlab, or Bitbucket profile you can share w/ us?
