Head of Engineering

Company: Anon
Location: San Francisco
Posted on: November 13, 2024

Job Description:

About AnonAnon is building the identity layer for the automated internet. Our developer toolkit enables AI agents to securely integrate with any service or application on behalf of users, powering the next generation of AI applications. Since launching in 2023, we've scaled to thousands of active developers and 50+ customers, including many leading AI agent companies, reaching tens of thousands of end-users.We've raised over $13M from top investors including Union Square Ventures and Abstract Ventures to pursue our vision of a world where billions of AI agents are authenticated and managed via Anon. To learn more about our mission, culture, and the type of candidates we hire, visit .About the RoleAs Engineering Leader at Anon, you'll shape our engineering culture and execution while working closely with the co-founders. This role combines strategic leadership with hands-on technical work, as you help scale our team and product during a period of rapid growth.Key ResponsibilitiesEngineering Excellence & Operations

• Drive engineering velocity, reliability, and quality through rigorous KPIs and continuous improvement.
• Lead technical architecture decisions and implementation alongside our Founder/CTO.
• Build scalable processes for testing, deployment, and monitoring of mission-critical systems.
• Establish clear documentation and communication practices across engineering.Team & Culture Building
  • Recruit, develop, and retain exceptional engineering talent in a competitive market.
  • Foster a culture of ownership, innovation, and technical excellence.
  • Create growth paths for engineers and ensure consistent high performance.
  • Champion our in-person, collaborative culture.Strategic Leadership
    • Partner with founders on product strategy and technical vision.
    • Make key decisions on tech stack and tools that shape our engineering trajectory.
    • Drive cross-functional collaboration with product, design, and customers.
    • Balance short-term execution with long-term technical strategy.What We're Looking For
      • Startup leadership experience as a technical co-founder, founding engineer, or early engineering leader.
      • Strong technical background with full-stack expertise.
      • Track record of building and scaling engineering teams > 5-10 people.
      • Product-minded approach balancing technical decisions with business needs.
      • Exceptional communication skills across technical and non-technical audiences.
      • Experience with authentication systems or API integrations is a plus.
      • Experience scaling developer platforms and managing high-reliability systems.Compensation & Benefits
        • Significant equity package in a well-funded, high-growth startup.
        • Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
        • In-person culture with team events and activities in San Francisco.
        • Fitness and wellness stipend.In ConclusionWe particularly value former founders and early startup employees who have built products from 0 to 1. Our team includes former startup CTOs who share our vision for enabling the next generation of AI applications.If you're excited about defining the future of AI authentication and building with an exceptional team, we'd love to talk.
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