TL;DR Kharon is seeking a full-time, U.S.-based Engineering Manager. This is a remote role with occasional in-office attendance required in either L.A., Denver, D.C. or NYC.
Responsibilities:
Lead and execute complex engineering projects from inception to deployment, aligning with strategic goals and demonstrating visionary leadership and empathy.
Provide expert advice on scalable, robust solution architecture, mentor team members, and ensure continuous learning and excellence.
Facilitate collaboration and nurture strong relationships across various departments, serving as a bridge from the engineering team and ensuring that their efforts are aligned with broader company-wide goals and achieved.
In close coordination with Product Management, establish clear, achievable goals and objectives for the engineering team, ensuring that these targets are in sync with product roadmaps and overall business strategy.
Implement methodologies that enhance efficiency, quality, and team satisfaction, fostering a culture of excellence and continuous improvement.
Manage resources efficiently to support team performance, advocating for an integrated, innovative approach, refining development processes, and promoting a culture of diversity, inclusion, and continuous improvement.
Stay abreast of technology trends to integrate innovative practices, fostering collaboration across departments for aligned engineering efforts and customer satisfaction enhancement.
Qualifications:
Demonstrated experience with and understanding of Java, JavaScript, Vue.js, Neo4j, Python, and PostgreSQL (part of our stack) + AWS.
At least 2 years of engineering leadership experience as a Tech Lead, Manager, or Architect.
At least 5 years of full stack software engineering experience, across multiple languages and tools.
Experience managing a globally-dispersed remote engineering team for a B2B SaaS platform.
Ability to communicate complex technical ideas effectively to non-technical audiences and advocate for technological integrity.
What does that mean? Great question.
Operating at the nexus of global security, Kharon is on a mission to revolutionize the current landscape. We take really complex data as it relates to global security and empower our clients to not only understand the risk associated with their potential business relationships but to operationalize that data so that they can make the best and most informed decisions possible. From financial crimes and sanctions to export controls and threat identifications, our tools optimize protection against the types of risks that could otherwise be incredibly dangerous and excessively costly to any business. Serving many of today’s leading global financial and multinational institutions, Kharon products are the most powerful in the space with a precision and depth that is absolutely unparalleled.
When you look at any major global crisis event, we’re providing intelligence that’s at the heart of those circumstances. We connect the dots in a way that’s meaningful. Now, we’re experiencing unprecedented growth. As the world continues to evolve in complexity, so too does the demand for our products. Given the significance of our work and the increasing global reliance on our insights, we are looking for an Engineering Manager to join us as we work to shape the way businesses perceive and navigate global risks.
Reporting to the SVP of Engineering, you will spearhead the execution of Kharon’s strategic and complex engineering projects, driving the initiatives that align with our roadmap and objectives, and demonstrating adaptability and visionary leadership. Leading a team of globally-dispersed engineers, you’ll provide expert guidance in designing and architecting scalable solutions, ensuring that they are robust, efficient, and future-proof. Operating cross functionally, you will cultivate and nurture strong relationships with key stakeholders across our organization, serving as a bridge between the engineering team and other departments.
To be successful in this role, you'll need the technical skills to understand how to solve engineering problems, the interpersonal savvy to motivate the team, and coordination abilities to encourage the rest of the organization to achieve Kharon’s goals. Promoting an integrated approach to problem-solving, you will lead the ongoing refinement of software development processes and implement methodologies that enhance efficiency, quality, and team satisfaction, while fostering a culture of excellence and continuous improvement. Ensuring that the engineering team is well-equipped and supported will be your North Star; Enabling them to perform optimally under various conditions and managing resources, to facilitate project success and team productivity.
To the right person, this will be the perfect kind of challenge. Our mission is compelling, our product is powerful and we’re growing at a rate that makes us unstoppable. If you’re looking to be surrounded by people who will inspire you to think and challenge you to grow then look no further. Our team is made up of some of the most visionary and uncompromising individuals you will ever encounter. We don’t take ourselves seriously but we’re serious about the work we do and there is absolutely no slowing us down.
To keep that momentum going, we do our very best to make sure that each and every team member is completely taken care of. We’re nothing without our people and we strive to offer a package that reflects that. As a Kharon team member, you can expect:
Fully sponsored medical, dental, and vision
FSA program for both medical and dependent care
401k with matching and immediate vesting + ROTH IRA
Paid time off + 11 paid holidays
Hybrid + flexible WFH schedules
Interested? Please apply by visiting our website and navigating to our careers page! Be on the lookout for an email from [email protected]!
Kharon is committed to cultivating a workplace that is free from harassment and discrimination for everyone. This commitment extends to individuals of all ages, disabilities, ethnicities, gender identities or expressions, nationalities, neurotypes, appearances, political affiliations, professional backgrounds, races, religions, and sexual identities or orientations.
The base salary range at Kharon is set between $180,000 and $200,000.