Head of Engineering

About Sprig

At Sprig, we're shaping the future of product development. We envision a world where AI serves as an autonomous partner for Product Teams, driving continuous improvement within a thriving AI ecosystem. Sprig will work alongside other AI platforms—such as generative design and coding tools—to autonomously identify, design, and implement product changes.

Backed by top-tier investors like Andreessen Horowitz, Accel, and First Round Capital, and already empowering leading tech companies like Notion, Square, Dropbox, and Figma, Sprig is poised to redefine how the world builds products.

Sprig has been recognized by Fortune as one of the top 50 best places to work in the US, and by Built In as one of the top 50 Places to Work in the Bay Area. We offer a collaborative and dynamic environment where your contributions will have a direct and significant impact on our mission to build products users love. If you're a passionate engineering leader ready to shape the future of AI-powered product development, we invite you to join us on this exciting journey.

About This Role

We are seeking a visionary Head of Engineering to lead this transformation. This is a rare opportunity to build and guide a high-performing team, with a goal of significantly accelerating Sprig's growth and solidifying our position as a market leader. You will be instrumental in making our AI vision a reality, and building a future where Sprig proactively surfaces insights and integrates with other AI platforms to create a self-iterating product experience. You'll be reporting directly to the CEO and working alongside a talented leadership team that values a people-first culture.

As our Head of Engineering, you will be a hands-on leader, eager to tackle complex technical challenges alongside your team while also providing strategic direction. You will be responsible for scaling our architecture, building the technical foundation for our AI ambitions, and fostering a culture of high-velocity, high-quality feature development. You will be developing career paths for engineers and managers, while helping to build a strong in-office culture in our San Francisco office.

This role is based in-office in San Francisco with the flexibility to work remotely 1-2 days per week.

Your Impact

• Define and execute our product strategy: Collaborate with executive leadership to define the technology roadmap and strategic initiatives of the company. Drive the exploration and implementation of new technologies and ways to enhance current product offerings.
• Project and resource management: Manage engineering resources, including hiring, training, career development, and performance. Oversee project timelines, budgets, and resource allocation, ensuring projects are completed on time and within scope.
• Provide acute technical oversight: Oversee all aspects of the engineering process, from architecture and design to implementation and maintenance.
• Focus on quality assurance: Ensure the delivery of high-quality, enterprise-grade, and best-in-class features or solutions that meet customer needs. Ensure the delivery of a scalable and maintainable product.
• Build and lead a high-performing engineering team: Recruit, onboard, coach, and motivate the engineering managers and individual contributors, and collaborate closely with other members in our Engineering, Product, and Design functions.
  
  

Your Strengths

• 12+ years of engineering experience, preferably in SaaS platform software
• 4-6 years of experience managing an engineering team
• Entrepreneurial spirit - Must be a self-starter with a strong desire to learn and grow, preferably with experience working in a growth stage (Series A to Series D) startup environment
• Category experience managing B2B accounts with a digital presence (web, app, mobile)
• Ability to align the team on identified metrics
• Strong work ethic and competitive mindset - You’ll work hard and motivate your team to do the same, bringing out their full potential.
• Adaptability - You understand that change is constant and you embrace it, you move quickly, and you encourage continued improvement
  
  

Benefits & Perks

• Competitive Salary
• Competitive Employee Equity
• 401K Program
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits
• FSA/HSA Benefit
• $175/month Commuter Benefit
• Additional Wellbeing Benefits
• Flexible Paid Time Off
• Paid Parental Leave
• Professional Development Stipend
• Hybrid Office Policy
• Lunch available 5x a week in SF and NYC
• Dinner available 4x a week in SF
• Company Sponsored Social Events
  
  

At Sprig, we pride ourselves on being a people-first company, where your contributions truly matter and are valued. We were recently awarded by Fortune as top 50 best places to work in the US, and top 50 Places to Work in the Bay Area by Built In. Come join our mission of building products users love and have a real impact on Sprig’s future.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

We prioritize diversity within our team and value different perspectives, educational backgrounds, and life experiences. We encourage people from underrepresented backgrounds to apply.

Employee Pay Disclosure

The base salary range for this full-time position is $275,000 - $310,000 + Equity + Benefits. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for the position across all locations (San Francisco, CA; New York, NY). Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your Recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process. Please note that the compensation details listed in postings reflect the base salary only, and do not include equity or benefits.

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