• Establish and continuously improve engineering best practices appropriate for our stage of company • Set clear standards around code quality, reliability, security, documentation, and delivery • Build lightweight but effective processes that enable speed without sacrificing quality • Lead and grow a lean engineering organization • Scale the team thoughtfully in line with company growth goals • Hire, mentor, and retain high-performing engineers • Balance internal hires and contractors to maximize efficiency and flexibility • Create a strong engineering culture focused on ownership, collaboration, and execution • Own the company’s technical strategy and long-term architecture • Make key decisions on tech stack, infrastructure, and tooling • Architect scalable, reliable systems that can grow with the business • Lead execution on complex technical projects and unblock high-risk initiatives • Ensure engineering decisions align with business priorities and product roadmap • Be accountable for delivering high-quality technology that supports product and platform goals • Track engineering output and progress across teams, ensuring work is visible and measurable • Align closely with Product, Design, and other stakeholders to set clear expectations and timelines • Ensure projects ship on time, with the right level of quality, scope, and predictability • Proactively identify risks, unblock teams, and course-correct when needed