Engineering Team Lead

Engineering LeadLocation: Brooklyn, NY (Hybrid: 3 days/week in-office)Technologies: Python/Django, Postgres (pgvector, PostGIS), React, Flutter/Dart, Rust, GPT-4, Ollama,About the RoleWe're looking for an Engineering Lead who thrives in being hands-on, getting into the weeds of day-to-day coding and operations inspiring and mentoring a small team of engineers. This is a unique opportunity for someone eager to grow their technical leadership skills in a fast-paced, early-stage startup environment.You'll work closely with our team of 5 engineers, contributing directly to the development of our platform while ensuring we scale seamlessly.Our ideal candidate is someone with a strong technical background who sees themself as an entrepreneur down the road. Someone who wants to come in and learn how to scale a company and an engineering team, build a world-class culture, and build a profitable business with values aligned with the day to day work.If you're passionate about technology, entrepreneurship, and creating real-world impact, this could be a great fit for you.About SitchSitch is changing the dating app industry by building a matchmaker app powered by Large Language Models (LLMs) and human expertise. Unlike traditional dating apps designed for endless swiping and dopamine hits, we focus on connecting serious people for serious relationships.The dating space is dominated by a single company, run by gaming executives, who profit from users staying single and glued to their screens for the dopamine hit without ever finding love. Sitch is different. We're scaling matchmaking with a powerful combination of AI and humans.We're launched in NYC and plan to expand to 50 cities by the end of 2024. Join us as we change an industry and build the future of relationships.About the FoundersSitch co-founders Chad DePue and Nandini Mullaji bring experience, passion, and a shared vision for transforming online relationship discovery.Chad DePueChad built and sold a startup, created the Whisper app, and served as VP of Engineering at Uniswap. At Snapchat, he ran major product areas like Messaging, Bitmoji Engineering, Creative Tools, Memories, and Snap Kit. He also led Spam and Abuse, served as interim CISO, and is an active angel investor through Uncommon Projects, with investments in Captions, Rainbow, Locket, BeReal, and more. Chad has hired thousands of engineers and lead teams of hundreds, but is back to basics, coding nearly full time and building the foundation of a scalable platform.Nandini MullajiA Stanford GSB graduate and ex-McKinsey consultant, Nandini was previously at Bumble and built a successful dating app. She writes a popular Substack on dating and relationships and has personally set up hundreds of couples, including three weddings (with more on the way!)Chad and Dini are committed to building a new model of finding online love and are taking on the major players in the space, because the world is tired of endless swiping.What You'll Do•Design, develop, and maintain our platform using Python/DjangoPostgres (pgvector, PostGIS)React (Web)Flutter/Dart (Client App), and Rust (Chat Infrastructure)•Work on cutting-edge GPT-4 integrations for personalized matchmaking.•Lead and mentor a team of 5 engineers while staying deeply involved in coding and technical problem-solving.•Collaborate with the founding team to shape the technical direction of the product.•Be on-call to ensure high system availability and reliability as we scale.•Help establish our Brooklyn office (launching in March) as the hub of innovation.What We're Looking For•Experience managing and mentoring small teams in a startup or similar environment.•Hands-on expertise with our tech stack: Python/DjangoRust, ReactFlutter/Dart, and Postgres (experience with pgvector and PostGIS is a plus).•A strong desire to stay "hands dirty" with code"”this is not a pure management role.•A passion for entrepreneurship and interest in learning from experienced founders at an early-revenue startup.•Availability to work on-site in Brooklyn, NY, 3 days per week (remote otherwise).•Enthusiasm for building a product that transforms lives and disrupts an entire industry.Why Join Sitch?•ImpactBe part of a mission-driven team reshaping how people find love.GrowthWork directly with experienced founders to gain insights into building and scaling a startup.TeamJoin a small, talented team of engineers building something truly unique.CompensationCompetitive salary, meaningful equity, and comprehensive benefits.FlexibilityEnjoy the balance of remote work with the collaboration of in-office days.Job Requirements•Ability to work in the US•BS, MS or equivalent degree in Computer Science or related fields•5+ years of experience in challenging software environments•Experience with Python/DjangoRust, React, and/or Flutter/DartReady to make a real impact? Join us in building the future of dating.Apply now to be part of the Sitch story!

Created: 2025-01-24