Director of Engineering (Proptech)

TL;DR

Director of Engineering (Proptech): Leading the engineering organization to develop a platform for home equity access with an accent on AI-first practices, architectural strategy, and vendor management. Focus on scaling the engineering team, optimizing delivery cadence across product and Salesforce teams, and aligning technical investments with business goals.

Location: Fully Remote (Global - regardless of location)

Salary: $200,000 - $250,000

Company

hirify.global is revolutionizing the real estate industry by creating products that help homeowners access their home equity without the burden of traditional monthly payments.

What you will do

• Own delivery accountability and the engineering roadmap in partnership with product leadership to align technical investments with company objectives.
• Drive architectural decisions across the full stack, including consumer-facing React applications, API layers, and Salesforce integrations.
• Manage end-to-end relationships with external engineering partners to maintain quality and seamless integration.
• Coach and develop senior direct reports, including the Lead Product Engineer and Salesforce Engineering Manager.
• Implement AI-first engineering practices and evaluate emerging technologies to improve team velocity and product quality.
• Ensure system compliance with security, data privacy, and regulatory requirements for financial and real estate data.

Requirements

• 10+ years in software engineering with 4+ years in engineering management, including experience managing managers or senior leads.
• Strong technical knowledge of React, TypeScript, Node.js, PostgreSQL, and cloud deployment platforms.
• Experience with Salesforce platform architecture at the integration level, including APIs and middleware patterns.
• Proven track record at a startup or growth-stage company (sub-300 employees).
• Demonstrated experience managing external or outsourced engineering teams.
• Familiarity with AI/ML platforms and the practical application of LLMs in engineering workflows.

Nice to have

• Experience in fintech, proptech, or real estate technology.
• Track record of scaling an engineering organization from approximately 10 to 25 people.
• Experience transitioning technical ownership from external vendors to an internal team.
• Knowledge of SOC 2 or similar data privacy frameworks for sensitive financial data.

Culture & Benefits

• Remote-first culture allowing for global hiring.
• Comprehensive healthcare plans available from the first day of employment.
• Flexible PTO and a generous parental leave policy.
• Monthly cell and internet stipends, plus access to WeWork locations.
• A transparent and inclusive "OneTeam" culture focused on innovation and mutual growth.