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SJ

Head of Engineering

Selby JenningsChicago, IL🇺🇸United StatesPosted Sep 22, 2026

Quick Overview

Seniority

Leader

Employment type

Full Time

Work mode

On Site

Location

Chicago, IL, United States

Posted

Yesterday

Job Description

Key Responsibilities
Technical Leadership

Remain actively involved in architecture, design, code reviews, and critical engineering initiatives
Contribute directly to the development of core platform functionality and business-critical systems
Drive decisions around scalability, reliability, security, and performance
Lead troubleshooting efforts for complex production issues and system challenges
Establish and maintain engineering standards, best practices, and development processes

Team Leadership

Own engineering execution and delivery across multiple initiatives
Partner with product and business stakeholders to prioritize and organize work effectively
Mentor and develop engineers at all levels of experience
Manage hiring, performance, career development, and team growth
Create accountability and clear ownership across projects and teams
Foster a culture of transparency, collaboration, and operational excellence

Organizational Impact

Build scalable processes that improve execution without creating unnecessary bureaucracy
Ensure engineering efforts align with business objectives and strategic priorities
Partner with executive leadership on organizational planning and technical strategy
Help shape the future structure and growth of the engineering organization

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