WorkOS builds developer tools and APIs for authentication, identity, and authorization to help companies become Enterprise Ready; it recently raised a $100M Series C at a $2B valuation. This role optimizes how the engineering team produces code and collaborates, serving as a bridge between infrastructure, product, and leadership to mature internal tools and systems. Fully remote (US).
Responsibilities
- ▹Conduct internal research to understand each engineer and how they work
- ▹Build cross-functional trust by listening to and understanding teammates
- ▹Synthesize a variety of needs and asks into a cohesive strategy that leadership will understand and support
- ▹Interface with leadership and vendors to procure the right tools and environments for teammates
- ▹Improve internal tooling across the company
- ▹Craft a long-term strategy that makes appropriate tradeoffs with short-term needs
- ▹Be a credible and visible voice at the company so people know they are heard and understood
- ▹Optimize codebase patterns, build toolchains, and CI
Requirements
- ▹8+ years of experience in software development
- ▹Excellent interpersonal skills
- ▹Experience rolling out team-wide process/tooling changes
- ▹Ability to identify the tradeoffs and needs of companies as they scale; ideally has seen how both start-ups and mature companies operate
- ▹Understanding of developer tool chains, including IDEs, text editors, compilers, debuggers, and shells
- ▹Experience writing documentation, including technical guides, coding standards, and tutorials
Nice to have
- ▹Familiarity with the stack: TypeScript, React, and Postgres (not required)
Soft skills
Excellent interpersonal skillsAble to build trust and credibility across the engineering teamStrong communication, listening, and synthesis skills
What we offer
- ▹Benefits and perks listed are US only
- ▹Competitive pay
- ▹Substantial equity grants
- ▹Healthcare insurance (Medical, Dental, and Vision) for you and your family
- ▹401k matching
- ▹Wellness and fitness monthly allowances
- ▹PTO + paid holidays + unlimited sick leave
- ▹Parental leave
- ▹Fully remote working arrangements
- ▹Unlimited token usage