Head of Engineering
Job Summary
We are seeking a Head of Engineering to lead our global engineering and QA organizations. Reporting directly to the executive team, you will oversee an organization of 80+ engineers and 12 QA professionals. This is a full-time, hybrid role requiring presence 3 days a week in our Menlo Park office.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and scale a global engineering organization of 80+ people, including Data, Mobile, and Core Engineering teams.
- Optimize delivery cycles and engineering processes to ensure high-velocity shipping without compromising on quality.
- Make critical architectural decisions and provide technical guidance that supports Workstream’s long-term product roadmap.
- Manage a distributed leadership team (including managers of Data, Mobile, and QA) and drive alignment between our US and China offices.
- Foster a unified engineering culture that balances the strengths of Chinese and Western work styles, ensuring all teams are marching in the same direction.
- Manage the engineering budget and headcount planning to support our aggressive growth goals.
Requirements
- Proven Scale Leader: You have a track record of success leading engineering organizations of 100+ employees and managing other senior leaders.
- Bilingual & Bicultural: You are fluent in Mandarin (critical) and have a deep understanding of both Chinese and Western business cultures.
- Tech-Savvy: You are still technical enough to win the respect of senior architects and can navigate complex technical trade-offs.
- Global Mindset: You are comfortable with regular international travel (quarterly trips to China and travel to Canada as needed).
- Startup Grit: You thrive in fast-paced, Series B environments and are comfortable filling leadership gaps during organizational transitions.
- People Developer: You have experience managing high-level Engineering Managers and helping them scale their own respective teams.
Qualifications
- Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
- Minimum 10 years of relevant experience in software engineering management.
- Experience leading engineering teams in a global environment.
- Strong technical background with a focus on architecture and design patterns.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Benefits
- Competitive salary and equity.
- Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, and vision.
- In-office amenities and stocked kitchen.
- 401K Plan.
- Pre-tax commuter benefits.
- Learning/development stipend.
- Flexible PTO.
Pay & Schedule
The base salary range for this role is between $200,000 to $250,000 in Menlo Park. This range is not inclusive of our discretionary bonus or equity package. When determining a candidate’s compensation, we consider a number of factors including skillset, experience, job scope, and current market data.
About Workstream
Workstream is a mission-driven company building the all-in-one HR, payroll, and hiring platform for managing the hourly workforce. Founded in 2015, we have raised $100M in funding and are backed by Founders Fund, BOND, and Coatue. Our customers include leading brands such as Burger King, Carl's Jr./Hardee's, IHOP, KFC, and Culvers. We are a high growth series B company and quickly expanding our product portfolio to deliver on our vision.
Company Culture
We are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. Workstream provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.