San Francisco, California, United States · Hybrid
$255k–$300k/yr
About Collective: Collective is on a mission to redefine the way businesses-of-one work. Our technology and team of trusted advisors help members achieve financial independence by taking care of everything from business …
Skills: Engineering leadership, Python, Django, React, Software architecture
San Francisco, California, United States · On-site
What you’ll do Act as the in-house electrical lead for Midjourney Medical: own the electrical architecture of the scanner and the technical direction for all board-level design. Own complex board design end-to-end: archi…
Skills: Electrical architecture, Board design, Schematic capture, PCB layout, Embedded firmware
Nevada City, California, United States · On-site
$170k–$200k/yr
Overview We are seeking an experienced and dynamic leader to oversee and grow our Northern California operations. This unique role combines technical leadership, business development, operational management, staff develo…
Skills: Geotechnical engineering, Construction materials testing, Operational management, Business development, Staff development
San Francisco, California, United States · On-site
$100k–$120k/yr
Company OverviewHamilton Storage provides automation solutions to customers in life science and clinical research. The company develops modular, scalable systems that automate sample storage, management, and processing. …
Skills: Laboratory automation, Technical consulting, Pre-sales engineering, LEAN Six Sigma, Workflow optimization
Los Angeles, California, United States · Hybrid
$90k–$150k/yr
About Us Vast.ai's cloud powers AI projects and businesses all over the world. We are democratizing and decentralizing AI computing — reshaping our future for the benefit of humanity. Our mission is to organize, optimize…
Skills: Linux, Ubuntu, NVIDIA drivers, CUDA, Docker
Santa Clara, California, United States · On-site
$193k–$262k/yr
AWS Infrastructure Services owns the design, planning, delivery, and operation of all AWS global infrastructure. In other words, we’re the people who keep the cloud running. We support all AWS data centers and all of the…
Skills: Rust, Java, Software development, System design, Cloud infrastructure
San Francisco, California, United States · Hybrid
Senior Data Scientist About Nash Nash is the autonomic logistics platform. We unify decisioning and execution across fleets, carriers, providers, and fulfillment networks, continuously adapting as conditions change and p…
Skills: Python, SQL, Snowflake, Machine learning, Data science
Yuba City, California, United States · On-site
$160k–$180k/yr
Title: Space Operations Training Instructor KBR is seeking a highly experienced Space Operations Training and Standards Instructor to support an emerging national security space capability. This individual will partner d…
Skills: Space operations, Instructional system design, Curriculum development, Satellite operator training, Mission certification
Daly City, California, United States · On-site
$86k–$159k/yr
The Position The Opportunity Join Genentech's Biochemical and Cellular Pharmacology Department and help shape the future of cardio-metabolic therapeutics. We are seeking a creative, motivated scientist to drive the disco…
Skills: Biochemical assays, Cell-based assays, Pharmacology, GPCR signaling, Ligand-receptor binding
Chino Hills, California, United States · Hybrid
$145k–$225k/yr
What You Will Do: GFT is seeking a Senior Project Manager, Water to join our Water / Wastewater Team in Southern California! This role follows a hybrid work model, requiring regular attendance at one of the following off…
Skills: Project management, Water resources engineering, Wastewater treatment, Civil engineering, Budget management
Martinez, California, United States · Hybrid
$45/hr–$50/hr
Outage Planner Req number: R8224 Employment type: Full time Worksite flexibility: HybridWho we are CAI is a global services firm with over 9,000 associates worldwide and a yearly revenue of $1.3 billion+. We have over 40…
Skills: Electrical & instrumentation planning, Maintenance planning, Project scheduling, Risk management, Contractor safety
Daly City, California, United States · On-site
$103k–$192k/yr
The Position The Opportunity The Department of Cell and Tissue Genomics (CTG) at Genentech is seeking a highly motivated and innovative Scientist 3 to leverage cutting-edge genomics strategies for target discovery and ne…
Skills: Immunology, Functional genomics, Molecular biology, CRISPR, NGS
San Diego County, California, United States · On-site
$79k–$147k/yr
The Position A healthier future. It's what drives us to innovate. To continuously advance science and ensure everyone has access to the healthcare they need today and for generations to come. Creating a world where we al…
Skills: Biopharmaceutical manufacturing, Process validation, Technical leadership, Bioreactor operation, Analytical laboratory
Escondido, California, United States · Hybrid
$30/hr–$35/hr
CONSTRUCTION STAKING COORDINATOR (LAND DEVELOPMENT) - Escondido, CA What we're looking for? The Construction Survey Coordinator plays a key role in supporting our field survey crews and project managers by coordinating c…
Skills: Construction staking, Land development, Project coordination, Estimating, Proposal preparation
La Mirada, California, United States · Remote OK
$100k–$115k/yr
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Rancho Cordova, California, United States · On-site
$100k–$135k/yr
KWRE ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN (RENEWABLES) - Sacramento, CA What we're looking for? The Engineering Technician will be in charge of independently producing engineering design plans for public works project and land develop…
Skills: AutoCAD, Civil 3D, Engineering design, Grading plans, Drainage plans
Irvine, California, United States · On-site
$100k–$135k/yr
SENIOR ENGINEERING DESIGNER (LAND DEVELOPMENT) - Irvine, CA What we're looking for? The Senior Engineering Technician can independently solve design problems and carry out tasks assigned by civil engineers and project ma…
Skills: AutoCAD Civil 3D, Land development, Grading design, Drainage design, Paving design
Rancho Cordova, California, United States · On-site
$175k–$200k/yr
SENIOR WATER/UTILITIES CIVIL ENGINEER - Sacramento, CA What we're looking for? Kier + Wright is offering an exciting opportunity for an experienced senior water/utilities civil engineer to join our growing water departme…
Skills: Water engineering, Hydraulic modeling, Pipeline design, Pump station design, Lift station design
Arroyo Grande, California, United States · On-site
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Skills: Supermarket rack refrigeration, HVAC maintenance, Commercial refrigeration, Blueprint reading, Schematic reading
Los Angeles, California, United States · On-site
$147k–$220k/yr
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the TimeDescription At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities t…
Skills: Software quality assurance, DoD standards, Test automation, CI/CD pipelines, Defect tracking
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The Director of Engineering will lead and mentor engineering teams to build and evolve the core member platform while acting as a player-coach. They are responsible for defining technical architecture, managing cross-functional projects, and driving the adoption of modern AI tools to accelerate development.
Candidates must have 8-10+ years of software engineering experience with at least 4+ years in a management role. The role requires strong technical depth in full-stack development and a proven track record of organizational leadership and stakeholder collaboration.
Collective is on a mission to redefine the way businesses-of-one work. Our technology and team of trusted advisors help members achieve financial independence by taking care of everything from business incorporation to accounting, bookkeeping, tax services, and access to a thriving community, all in one integrated platform. We believe in empowering self-employed people to enjoy the same tax savings that big companies get, so they can focus on their passion, not paperwork.
Featured in Forbes, Business Insider, Yahoo, Bloomberg, Financial Times, TechCrunch, and more. We are backed by General Catalyst, Sound Ventures (Ashton Kutcher and Guy Oseary), QED Investors, Google’s Gradient Ventures, Expa, and other investors who have financed iconic companies like YouTube, Substack, Twitch, Box, Hims, Instacart, and Lyft.
We’re hiring a Director of Engineering to build and evolve the core product experiences that power Collective’s member platform. This is an engineering leadership role with high ownership across Product, Design, and Operations to lead the teams to ship fast and iterate based on real customer needs. You’ll be expected to encourage the use of modern AI tools and agent-based workflows to accelerate development, improve code quality, and unlock new product capabilities.
Act as a player-coach, balancing hands-on technical contribution and people leadership
Lead, mentor, and grow managers and leaders, fostering a culture of high-performance and empathy.
Work with teams of talented engineers, product managers, and designers to deliver a robust platform.
Define, own, and ensure the timely delivery of complex, multi-disciplinary, and highly visible engineering projects.
Drive clarity about architecture, design, and product decisions across teams, utilizing full-stack capability (e.g., Python/Django backend, React frontend).
Manage team processes and interface effectively with non-technical stakeholders, including Operations teams.
Contribute to engineering-wide initiatives and drive conversations from engineering teams to executive leadership.
8-10+ years of software engineering experience, including at least 4+ years of management experience.
Technical depth to drive end-to-end systems ownership, including architecture, design, and data modeling.
Demonstrated success in operating as a player-coach, maintaining hands-on technical proficiency.
Experience managing a team that has delivered a great product with solid foundations.
Organizational leadership experience, including experience collaborating with non-technical stakeholders and weighing tradeoffs.
A track record of encouraging a healthy work environment that is both supportive and challenging.
Hybrid Work Model: Based in San Francisco with a balance of in-office and remote flexibility.
Fresh Lunch: Provided on in-office days.
Commuter Support: $150 monthly reimbursement for transit expenses.
Health & Wellness: $200 quarterly reimbursement to support your well-being.
Time Off: Flexible PTO plus 14 company holidays.
Comprehensive Coverage: 100% medical, dental, and vision for employees; 75% coverage for dependents.
Parental Leave: 16 weeks fully paid.
Retirement & Ownership: 401k plan plus an equity package.
Team Connection: Quarterly virtual events and an annual in-person summit.
The first all-in-one financial solution built exclusively for solopreneurs.
Collective is the first all-in-one financial platform designed to give self-employed entrepreneurs the technology and team they need so they can focus on their passion, not their paperwork. Collective handles LLC and S Corp formation, payroll, taxes, monthly bookkeeping, compliance and more all in one place, exclusively for solopreneurs.
Offices: 555 Mission Street, San Francisco, CA 94106, US
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