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Grow your career as a Head of Engineering with a fast-growing, venture-backed SaaS company in Oak Brook, IL. Full-time, in-office role (4 days/week)

This senior-level position is responsible for leading and scaling the engineering organization during a high-growth period, working closely with the founding team to modernize architecture, optimize performance, and expand the team. You’ll shape the future of a product that empowers restoration contractors and directly impacts communities. Expect high ownership, a mission-driven culture, and the chance to build something that matters.

Employment Type: Full-Time, Onsite (Oak Brook, IL)

Required Skills & Experience

• 10+ years in engineering with a strong track record of scaling SaaS teams from 10+ to 25+ engineers
• Experience in early to mid-stage startups (Series A/B/C), ideally on a path to IPO
• Proven ability to lead across web, mobile (Flutter), backend (.NET), and QA teams
• Expertise in architectural modernization and legacy platform migrations
• Skilled in engineering metrics, agile team performance, and technical decision-making
• Strong communicator with cross-functional leadership and mentoring abilities
• Demonstrated success building leadership layers and hiring top talent
• Familiarity with DevOps, cloud infrastructure, and data pipelines

What You Will Be Doing

• Lead and scale a high-performance engineering team across multiple platforms
• Partner with Product and Design to align technical initiatives with business goals
• Drive architectural decisions and platform modernization across mobile, web, and backend
• Establish strong engineering processes including CI/CD, QA automation, and observability
• Own the recruiting, hiring, onboarding, and mentorship of engineering talent
• Foster a culture of innovation, accountability, and continuous improvement
• Support cross-functional pods with technical guidance and operational strategy

You Will Receive The Following Benefits

• Competitive salary and 401(k) with matching
• Generous PTO and regular team events/off-sites
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Equipment budget to set you up for success
• Career development, continuing education, and mentorship opportunities
• A collaborative, in-office culture with autonomy and smart, passionate teammates

Posted By: Michael Mitchell

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Industries

  Staffing and Recruiting

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