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Director Of Engineering, Growth Zone

CookUnityOttawa, Ontario, CanadaOnsite
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CookUnity is a chef-to-you marketplace connecting talented chefs with consumers, revolutionizing meal delivery. We bring small-batch, restaurant-quality meals to eaters nationwide, crafted by a diverse collective of all-star chefs. With over 100 inspired chefs from cities like NYC, LA, Austin, and more, our weekly subscription offers a wide range of hand-crafted meals to cater to various palates and dietary preferences.
By delivering over 1 million meals per month, we're also empowering working chefs, tripling their income, and supporting their growth. CookUnity believes in fueling stronger communities, partnering with Food Bank For New York City to combat food insecurity across all five boroughs.

The role:


As the Engineering Director, of Growth Zone, you will be a key member of our engineering leadership team, reporting directly to the VP of Engineering.Your primary responsibility will be to lead and shape our growth strategy, overseeing its development, deployment, and maintenance. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including Product, Engineering, and Operations, to ensure our platform aligns with business goals, technological advancements, and market demands.

Responsibilities:


  • Define and execute the long-term vision and roadmap for the growth, considering both technical and business aspects.
  • Owning the design and implementation of platform features within our Javascript stack that engages customers and has a meaningful impact on people’s lives.
  • Iterating on new and existing features to improve user experience and performance.
  • Lead the teams fostering innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
  • Evaluate emerging technologies and industry trends to make informed decisions
  • Contribute technically to projects by being a hands-on coder, removing roadblocks, and repairing technical issues.
  • Partner with members of Product, Growth, Marketing, Customer Experience and other teams to continually refine and improve our product in an agile process.

Minimum Requirements:


  • Comfortable in a dynamic startup environment.
  • Proven experience (at least 8 years) in software development
  • Strong leadership skills with a track record of managing and mentoring technical teams.
  • Experience in architecting and managing large-scale technology systems.
  • Deep understanding of modern software development methodologies, service-oriented architecture
  • Excellent problem-solving abilities, able to navigate complex technical challenges.
  • Exceptional communication skills to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams and present ideas to executive leadership.
  • Experience with agile development practices and project management tools.
  • Strong communication skills in English.

Preferred requirements:


  • Previous experience as a Director or similar leadership roles.
  • Strong business acumen and ability to align technical decisions with strategic goals.

Benefits


⛱ PTO policy🐣 Family leave: 12 weeks for primary caregiver and 6 weeks for secondary caregiver, fully paid🕯 Compassionate Leave: 3-5 days each time the need arises🧘🏽‍♀️ Wellness perks: fitness subsidies to build a healthy lifestyle👩🏾‍🏫 Personalized Spanish coach🌟 Awesome opportunity to join a company that is looking to change how we eat and how chefs work!If you’re interested in this role, please submit your application and if we think you might be a fit, we'll get in touch with you.

Thank you for your time!CookUnity is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are dedicated to creating a community of inclusion and an environment free from discrimination or harassment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, protected veteran status, genetic information, or physical or mental disability.

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Life at CookUnity

CookUnity is the first chef-to-consumer platform, connecting a diverse group of talented chefs with food lovers to create an elevated at-home dining experience. On a quest to unlock the world's best food creators and bring their meals to the masses, CookUnity is home to more than 30 of NYC's most talented chefs. Through a weekly subscription, consumers can select from a robust and ever-changing menu of over 200 handcrafted meals that cater to a wide variety of palates and dietary preferences. Believing that healthy food fuels stronger communities, CookUnity contributes to an ongoing partnership and donation with the Food Bank For New York City, the city's major hunger-relief organization working to end food poverty across all five boroughs.
Thrive Here & What We Value1. Empowering Working Chefs, Tripling Their Income, and Supporting Growth2. Fueling Stronger Communities by Partnering with Food Bank For New York City to Combat Food Insecurity Across All Five Boroughs3. Customizable Benefits Platform for Employees4. Generous Amount of CookUnity Credits to Enjoy Our Amazing Meals, Added to Your Account Monthly5. Wellness Perks: Fitness Subsidies to Build a Healthy Lifestyle6. Personalized Spanish Coaching Available for Employees7. Family Leave of 12 Weeks for Primary Caregiver and 4 Weeks for Secondary Caregiver, Fully Paid8. Believing in Investing in Their Own Development9. Health Insurance Coverage10. Stock Options Plan Granted on Day 111. Eligible for BiAnnual Performance Bonus
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