INRIX is seeking a Head of Engineering to lead the development of innovative core platform technologies, products, services and analytics in a very nimble organization with incredibly smart people. We are a company that is setting the pace with new technologies, innovative use of the cloud, and products based on data that others can only dream of. The successful candidate is an experienced and very senior Engineering leader who has successfully built high performing global teams to deliver innovative products and services to the market. This position will report to the Chief Technical Officer (CTO) based in Kirkland, Washington.
INRIX is a leading provider of real-time traffic information, connected car services and analytics worldwide. The company leverages big data analytics to reduce the individual, economic and environmental toll of traffic congestion. Through cutting-edge data intelligence and predictive traffic technologies, INRIX helps leading automakers, fleets, governments and news organizations make it easier for drivers to navigate their world.
INRIX is at the forefront of connecting cars to smarter cities and serves more than 350 blue-chip customers in more than 40 countries around the world.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Lead multiple teams of software engineers and Program Managers in the development and deployment of INRIX products
- Contribute directly to our growth by hiring smart and motivated employees that can that can deliver
- Manage worldwide complex systems and teams
- Responsible for ensuring sanity of architecture, operational excellence and quality, and delivering results on time
- Implement new technology advancements such as new development stacks or new ways to maximize value from our private/public cloud
- Collaborate with other teams to deliver platform features that require cross-team leadership
- Mentor, coach and develop a large group of people to reach their potential and meet company objectives
- Review architecture, code, plans, deployments and operations to drive excellence through the organization
- Develop long-term strategies and influence leadership decisions
In return we’ll give you the opportunity to:
- Build new and incredibly useful products for millions of users worldwide. Even the best design leaders can only do so much concept and design work each year – make it really count!
- Being a part of the cutting edge of connected cars and connected cities. The products you are working on have never before been seen!
- Work with only the very best and brightest in our field – we’re moving fast and every person on the team really counts.
- Be part of an established business that retains a startup feel. You’ll get a fast paced environment with tight customer feedback loops AND the benefits of company stability and resources.
- Join an environment of shared vision where we get things done without the politics.