What Youll Do :
- Own delivery across two products : one startup-fast, one enterprise-scale
- Clarify product specs and turn fuzzy ideas into implementation-ready plans
- Unblock engineers, challenge weak assumptions, and pre-empt delays
- Enforce velocity and accountability across multiple teams
- Bridge product <> engineering <> design seamlessly
- Balance shipping now vs. platform thinking for future-proofing
- Step in on architecture reviews when needed (React, AWS, FastAPI, Docker)
- Spot skill gaps, mentor ICs, and build a culture of ownership
- Operate fully in modern tools : Notion, GitHub, Teams, Google Docs, YouTrack, ChatGPT
Must-Have Experience :
8+ years in engineering, including 23 years at Director / Sr. EM levelProven leadership in fast-paced B2B SaaS or product startupsStrong grasp of modern cloud infra (AWS : EC2, ECS, Lambda, API Gateway)Working knowledge of React + visual frontend UXComfort with backend stacks : FastAPI, Python, Java / Spring, API designExposure to AI / ML or MLOps pipelines (e.g. model deployment with Docker / FastAPI)Hands-on experience with CI / CD, Docker, monitoring toolsHigh product IQ : You spot broken flows and weak UX before QA doesExcellent written communication you write specs, not just read themNice to have :
Experience with media-heavy workflows (images, video, creative tools)Past work with multi-tenant SaaS systemsExposure to cost optimization on AWSFamiliarity with our stacks : React, FastAPI, Spring, DynamoDB, PostgreSQLPrior experience in <40 person product teamsWhy This Role Is Different?
This role sits at the center of engineering and product. Youll be shaping two very different product journeys - one scaling startup, one mature enterprise with complete ownership, sharp leadership, and a bias for clarity over chaos.
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