Head of Engineering

Hey there.

At Clay, we believe in empowering the growth of every business. We’re on a mission to help teams grow their customer base by finding and reaching out to the right people.

Navigating the world of go-to-market data is a complex task involving data aggregation, transformation, and automation. We believe better software enables teams to become more effective in creatively seeking and reaching out to the people that matter. We are building a new type of data workflow tool that allows any team to find the right data, craft custom workflows, and automate their go-to-market strategy. We like to think of Clay as a composable canvas that unlocks power and creativity for growth-focused teams.

Building a powerful yet easy-to-use tool that enables complex data aggregation, transformation, and automation is no easy feat. It takes a huge amount of creativity, discipline and attention to detail. It also takes a team of brilliant minds, collaborating, supporting and learning from each other.

👋🏿👋🏾👋🏽👋🏼👋🏻At Clay, we hold two things to be true as we grow our team — hiring is more about the person and less about the description; diverse teams build the strongest, most meaningful products. We are committed to building a team that reflects these beliefs, and cannot wait to speak with you.

Head of Engineering

We are looking for a Head of Engineering to lead our amazing engineering team in creating and scaling high-availability systems while championing our core values. You'll work hand-in-hand with our executive team to shape our product roadmap and bring innovative technology solutions to life. You'll also play a key role in hiring and managing our awesome tech talent, overseeing software development, and staying ahead of the latest tech trends. Join us and make a big impact in a fun, dynamic environment!

What You’ll Do

• Lead and expand a first-class engineering team, addressing any gaps as we scale. Foster a supportive, collaborative, and high-performance culture.
• Set priorities and ensure the delivery of valuable and delightful customer experiences.
• Champion engineering and operational excellence by establishing and tracking metrics for quality and velocity, managing risks, dependencies, and trade-offs.
• Provide strong technical leadership and guidance, setting the technical vision and software architecture, while mentoring a high-velocity engineering team.
• Collaborate with a cross-functional team of product managers, designers, data scientists, and marketers to rapidly innovate and execute on company priorities.
• Recruit, engage, and retain top-tier talent. Build diverse, inclusive teams and help team members grow through coaching, mentorship, and direct feedback.
  
  

What You'll Bring

• You have 10+ years in software engineering, with significant experience in leading and expanding engineering teams during periods of high growth.
• You possess deep knowledge of modern software development practices, architecture, and infrastructure, with a background in building and scaling complex, high-availability systems.
• You can drive technical strategy and make informed decisions that balance immediate needs with future goals.
• You have exceptional skills in leading and communicating with teams, capable of inspiring and motivating engineers while effectively influencing stakeholders.
• You have a proven track record in attracting, hiring, and nurturing top engineering talent, with several years in people-management roles.
• You excel at tackling and resolving complex technical issues, ensuring smooth and efficient project delivery.
• You are comfortable working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with a focus on agility and quick adaptation to change.
• You are skilled in working across various teams to deliver high-quality products.
  
  

Working @ Clay

Based out of a central office on 5th Ave in Manhattan near Union Square. We're big on taking care of our team and always excited to hear different ideas that can help us to do this better.

• Competitive salary and role trajectory. Roles, responsibilities, and comp grow as we do.
• Health insurance. Fully funded, high quality health, dental & vision coverage.
• Visa sponsorship. We get it - it's an arduous process, but we're not scared of it.
• Flexible schedules and paid time off. We ask team members to take at least 3 weeks fully-disconnected per year, with a flexible vacation policy beyond that.
• Mental health. We're currently building a plan to help you find coaches, mentors & mental-health services.
• Personal comfort. Order whatever equipment you think will help you work more enjoyably.
  
  

Learn more about Clay, how we think about the world, the vibes and what it’s like to work with us right here!