Director Of Engineering
Keep Company is on a mission to make human connection an intentional, scalable asset in every workplace. As a venture-backed SaaS platform recognized by Techstars, Forbes, and SHRM, Keep Company blends technology with coaching and mentoring to deliver transformative, measurable employee experiences at leading law and professional services firms. We help organizations accelerate culture, retention, and productivityespecially in moments that matter most.
The Role
Keep Company is seeking a Director Of Engineering to lead and scale the next phase of our platform. This leadership role is both strategic and hands-on, blending technical vision and execution. You'll work closely with the CEO and VP, Product, own product delivery and quality, and help build a high-performing engineering culture as we enter rapid enterprise growth.
Role : Full Time
Location : Primarily remote, with the option to work onsite at our Bethesda, MD headquarters
Compensation : Competitive salary + generous equity
Key Responsibilities
- Lead, manage, and grow Keep Company's engineering organization
- Scale and improve our SaaS platformowning architecture, performance, and reliability
- Design and evolve Keep Company's architecture to support enterprise integrations and partner ecosystems (e.g., WorkOS, Microsoft Graph, Slack, Teams, Intercom)
- Drive development of RESTful APIs and webhooks that power multi-tenant delivery, data reporting, and client integrations
- Collaborate with product and data teams to ensure external API endpoints reflect internal feature parity and security standards
- Translate product vision into clear roadmaps, sprint plans, and deliverables
- Drive secure, enterprise-grade client launches and oversee delivery for multiple, simultaneous projects
- Mentor and develop engineering team members; foster a culture of growth, inclusion, and innovation
- Establish and track engineering KPIs for velocity, delivery, and quality
- Partner cross-functionally with Product, Customer Success, Sales, and Leadership on priorities, risk management, and go-to-market
- Champion robust documentation and auditable, secure practices
About You
7+ years' experience in software engineering, with 3+ years in engineering management or technical leadership in a SaaS or high-growth startup environmentStrong technical foundation; skilled in modern web architecture (e.g., Next.js, AWS, Vercel, Postgres)Experience building and launching secure, scalable B2B software productsExperience leading B2B SaaS platform delivery for enterprise clients, including HRIS and calendar integrations, data governance, and client-specific configuration frameworksDirect experience implementing and maintaining secure development practices, with familiarity in InfoSec standards and enterprise compliance requirements (such as documentation, encryption, access controls, and audit readiness)Proven track record managing remote / contract teams and delivering enterprise projectsAble to balance strategy with hands-on execution; bias for action and accountabilityExcellent communicator, comfortable working cross-functionally and with execs / clientsFamiliarity with modern dev tools (Jira, Notion, Slack, etc.) and a passion for data-driven deliveryComfortable leveraging AI-powered coding tools (e.g., GitHub Copilot, Cursor, Lovable) as part of your engineering workflow, and passionate about developing AI-enabled product featuresHR tech or future-of-work experience is a plusRequired Attributes for Success
Entrepreneurial ownershipready to shape process as we scaleGrowth mindsetexcited to learn, iterate, and improveAbility to thrive in ambiguity and bring clarity for othersEmpathy for users, clients, and colleaguesWhy Keep Company?
Play a pivotal leadership role shaping the future of workplace connection and cultureBe part of a founder-led startup with renowned clients and measurable impactCompetitive salary, significant equity, medical / dental / vision, 401k, and flexible PTOHybrid work schedule and a highly supportive, mission-driven teamRegular team events, constant opportunities to grow, and plenty of celebrationHow To Apply
Apply by sending your resume and a cover note sharing what excites you about building at the intersection of tech and human connection.
If you're energized by our mission but don't meet every listed qualification, we'd still love to hear from you.