Head of Engineering

Are you ready to step onto the playing field of a fast-growing US tech startup that's changing the game in the world of sports?

GoodRec is on the hunt for ambitious engineers to join our team that is helping redefine the way the world plays sports. You'll have the unique opportunity to shape the future of sports, one community at a time.

About Us:

GoodRec started 3 years ago with a small community in Brooklyn, New York. Since then, we have grown into the largest pickup sports app in North America. With the GoodRec app, finding a one-off pickup game, league, or tournament near you is fast and easy. All you have to do is tap the app, join a game, and show up ready to play!

• GoodRec is an app where you can find sports games to play in near you. 

• 1000 soccer games are played each week due to the app. 

• We are backed by top US investors. 

• We're looking for driven engineers who want to build the way the world plays sports.

We're looking for:

• Desire to build something big and be part of a startup long-term.  

• Team player who wants to dedicate full-time availability. 

• Strong communicator who wants to get involved in all aspects of the product.

What you'll do:

As our Head of Engineering at GoodRec, you will play a pivotal role in the overall technical direction of the company. Working closely with the CEO, you'll be responsible for leading and growing the team. Your responsibilities also include:

• Lead product and technical roadmap. Influence product planning, prioritize tasks, and ensure successful execution of the roadmap while owning technical domains and architecture.

• Build the team with exceptional talent. Actively participate in hiring and onboarding.

• Manage and mentor the engineering team. Review and mentor team members' code to ensure adherence to best practices and coding standards.

• Hands-on technical leadership: Actively participate in coding, while setting an example for the team through best coding practices.

• Collaborate with business development, product, and other teams to define and execute the technical roadmap.

• Develop and implement strategies to optimize development processes and improve code quality.

Our Tech Stack:

• Backend: Node.js, Typescript, AWS, Firebase, Appscript

• Frontend: Vue.js, Typescript

• Android: Kotlin, Compose

• iOS: Swift, Swift UI

Requirements:

• Fluent in English.

• Proven experience as a senior software engineer with a strong track record of delivering successful projects and at least 5+ years of cumulative industry experience.

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in team management, preferably in a fast-paced technology environment.

• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills to identify and resolve technical challenges.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively collaborate with team members, stakeholders, and cross-functional teams.

• Ability to inspire and motivate a team to achieve their goals.

• Ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Some things you’ll enjoy:

• Play a pivotal role in shaping the future of sports by driving key strategies and initiatives that fuel our growth.

• Become an early team member of a fast-growth US startup, in a dynamic work environment with talented people.

• Lead a high-impact projects with visibility across the organization, working closely with senior leadership to influence strategic direction.

🚀 In the next five years, we're set to become the way the world plays sports. Our expansion plans include reaching Europe, APAC, and LATAM. This is your chance to be part of an exhilarating team that will shape the future of sports worldwide!