Director of Engineering - Site Leader

Hello 👋 We’re LegalZoom, our mission is to democratize access to professional legal advice. We've developed a trusted, technology-driven platform that breaks down barriers, empowering millions to grow their businesses, care for their families, protect their ideas, and more. Through our acquisition of Earth Class Mail, the leading virtual mailbox solution for small businesses, we've expanded our services to offer comprehensive online legal, tax, and virtual mail solutions for families and small businesses.

We’re looking for a Director of Engineering. 👨‍💻👩‍💻

About the role:

We are seeking an accomplished Director of Engineering to lead our Poland Product & Engineering team. Reporting directly to the CTO, you will provide strategic leadership, foster team development, and ensure cross-functional collaboration with stakeholders. Your role will be pivotal in driving the success of our product and engineering initiatives, leveraging your strong engineering background and experience in leading teams to solve complex problems at scale. You will oversee a team of 30+ engineers, product designers, and managers, with a focus on talent development, cultural enhancement, and setting the team up for continued success.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic Leadership: Serve as the liaison between the team, senior leadership, and stakeholders across Engineering, Product, Design, and Marketing, ensuring alignment in vision, strategy, and execution. Take full ownership of projects developed by Legalzoom Poland, ensuring they meet timelines, quality standards, and business objectives.
• Operational Excellence: Oversee daily operations to maintain high productivity, ensuring team members focus on the right priorities. Optimize workflows, minimize bottlenecks, and refine agile software development processes.
• Technical Guidance: Utilize your technical expertise to provide strategic insights, making data-driven decisions on product and service development. Stay abreast of technological innovations to guide the team effectively.
• Talent Development: Invest in the continuous professional growth of team members through mentoring and coaching. Attract new talent, ensuring high standards and alignment with company values.
• Cultural Stewardship: Inspire and motivate the team, fostering a positive, inclusive, and productive work environment.

What we are looking for:

• Experience: Minimum of 8 years leading high-performing engineering teams, with a proven track record in developing and supporting full-stack SaaS applications at scale. Prior experience as a Site Lead for a US-based company is highly desirable.
• Leadership Skills: Demonstrated ability to balance strategic planning with hands-on support, exhibiting a bias for action. Proven experience in cross-functional product teams, working closely with Product Management and Design.
• Talent Management: Proven ability to hire, grow, and retain a team of high-performing engineers.
• Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with proficiency in English.

What we offer:

• Work Environment: Comfortable office in the city center with a non-corporate, engaging, and collaborative atmosphere.
• Flexibility: Choice of contract type with paid holidays (26 days for B2B) and an additional 10 days of paid parental leave for B2B contracts.
• Professional Development: Annual development fund of 3,000 PLN per employee, free English classes, and access to Udemy courses.
• Health and Wellness: Private healthcare (comprehensive Luxmed package including dental care), MultiKafeteria program (Multisport, cinema tickets, vouchers), and life insurance.
• Community and Culture: Team-building and social events, with access to excellent coffee and fresh fruits in the office.
• Compensation: Competitive salary with yearly bonus and Restricted Stock Units (RSUs).

Join us at Legalzoom and play a pivotal role in making professional legal advice accessible to all, while leading a dynamic and talented team in Poland.