About Us:
HiveWatch is a tech-forward, inclusive organization fostering the evolution of the physical security industry. We are a diverse team of forward thinkers who empower each other to find creative and collaborative solutions in an industry ripe for modernization. We are passionate about the problems we’re solving for our customers and equally passionate about the company we’re building.
HiveWatch is here to help security teams pivot from chasing threats to preventing them. We protect organizations, people, and property through the intelligent orchestration of physical security programs. With better communication, more insights, and less “noise”, we are modernizing what it means for businesses and their employees to truly feel safe.
ABOUT THE ROLE:
As a Director of Engineering, you will be managing a high-performing engineering org consisting of 3-4 squads of engineers covering our product value streams from our HQ in El Segundo, CA. We have team members stretching from El Segundo to LATAM to central Europe. This role will report directly to our VP, Engineering. You will mentor, lead, and grow our team of software and infra engineers while operating effectively in a Series B environment—comfortable with ambiguity, lean process, and rolling up your sleeves into code, design reviews, or incident response when the situation calls for it.
As Director of Engineering you will also:
- Drive hiring strategy and close top engineering talent
- Motivate and communicate across multiple levels of their department
- Have successful peer partnerships with other department leaders in Engineering, and cross-functionally (product, sales, marketing, etc)
- Partner closely with Product leadership to translate roadmap into executable engineering plans, including running prioritization and trade-off conversations
- Development, measurement, and management of key metrics for team performance
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Excellent communication skills
- Expert hiring manager skills and experience
- A well developed people management philosophy for managers and engineers
- Experience managing managers and engineers
- Experience supporting enterprise customers (Fortune 500 or regulated industries) with high-touch deployments and uptime expectations
- Experience leading distributed teams across multiple time zones (e.g., US plus Europe or LATAM)
- Has directly owned performance management cycles, including coaching, leveling, and exiting underperformers
- Preferred: experience scaling an engineering org through Series B to C growth
- Agile/kanban project management skills
- Commitment to understand, communicate and improve the quality of multiple teams
- Humble, servant leader
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- 10+ years of software engineering experience, 5+ years of leadership experience
- 5+ years production operations experience
- Strong debugging skills across distributed systems and microservices architectures
ADDITIONAL INFO:
- Salary range for this position: $203,000 to $255,000 per year
- Eligible to participate in HiveWatch Equity Incentive Plan
*Final offer will be at the company's sole discretion and determined by multiple factors, including years and depth of relevant experience and expertise, location, and other business considerations.
BENEFITS & CULTURE:
At HiveWatch, we’re passionate about taking care of our people — and it shows in the benefits we offer. Our team enjoys:
- Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
- Cutting-edge work in an emerging field with huge growth potential
- Competitive compensation packages designed to reward top talent
- A modern, newly renovated HQ right on Main Street in El Segundo, CA
- 401(k) with a 4% company match to help you invest in your future
- Flexible paid time off so you can recharge when you need it
- Additional benefits include ClassPass credits and a discount on pet insurance
- A family-friendly, compassionate culture that values balance and belonging
We encourage you to challenge the status quo, share your perspective, and leave fear at the (access-controlled) door.
Our EEO Statement:
HiveWatch is an equal opportunity employer and we are committed to cultivating a work environment that supports, inspires, and respects all individuals. We execute our hiring practices so that they are merit-based and we do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, marital status, age, disability, medical condition, genetic information, national origin, ancestry, military or veteran status, or other protected characteristic.
HiveWatch El Segundo, California, USA Office
HiveWatch HQ is located in El Segundo! We frequent team lunches at nearby coffee shops and restaurants such as Chipotle, In N Out, Cava and more! We're also conveniently located to the LAX airport and just a few minutes from your favorite beach!
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