Senior Director of Engineering

Senior Director Of Engineering

ClickUp is seeking a Senior Director of Engineering to lead and inspire multiple engineering teams in building the future of productivity. In this high-impact leadership role, you'll drive the execution, morale, hiring, and technical excellence of 2+ teams, balancing the velocity of feature development with the highest standards of quality and performance. You'll play a pivotal role in shaping our engineering culture, scaling our technology, and delivering innovative solutions that empower millions of users worldwide.

The ideal candidate is a hands-on technical leader with deep expertise in backend system design or frontend component architecture, operational rigor, and a passion for developing high-performing teams. You thrive in fast-paced environments, excel at driving progress on both large-scale projects and the small tasks that keep teams moving, and know how to keep teams motivated even when the bar is high. If you're energized by complex challenges and want to make a lasting impact at a hyper-growth, AI-driven SaaS company, this is your opportunity to lead at scale.

The Role :

• Lead, mentor, and manage 2+ engineering teams, ensuring high morale, strong execution, and technical excellence
• Drive the velocity of feature development while maintaining quality, reliability, and performance in your ownership area
• Oversee hiring, onboarding, and professional development for your teams
• Balance operational urgency handling incidents and driving resolution with long-term technical strategy
• Foster a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and innovation
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Product, Design, and other stakeholders to deliver on company priorities
• Identify and remove obstacles to team success, ensuring healthy, autonomous teams that require minimal oversight
• Champion ClickUp's mission to unify productivity tools and shape the future of work

Qualifications :

Why Join ClickUp?

Ready to drive engineering excellence and help build the world's only all-in-one productivity platform? Apply now and make your mark at ClickUp.

Salary and Benefits : At ClickUp, we believe in transparency and fairness in compensation. The range displayed reflects the minimum and maximum target salaries for the position across all US locations. Please note that the actual compensation for this position may vary and is dependent on factors such as geographic location, interview performance, years of experience, education level, and specific skills. We encourage candidates to discuss compensation expectations during the interview process to ensure alignment with their qualifications and our company's compensation philosophy. This position is eligible for the following benefits and perks : Equity, 401k, Health, Dental, and Vision insurance, Spending accounts, Life & Disability, Paid parental leave, Flexible paid time off, Enhanced employee assistance program, Employee wellness stipend, Professional development stipend. USA Salary Range (OTE) $300,000 $350,000 USD.

Unsure if you meet all the qualifications of this job description but are deeply excited about the role? We hire based on ambition, grit, and a passion for improving the way people work. If you think ClickUp is the company for you, we encourage you to apply! ClickUp is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin. ClickUp collects and processes personal data in accordance with applicable data protection laws.

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