Director of Engineering
Inkitt is building the Disney of the 21st century - the most data-driven, the most AI-driven company in the world of entertainment. Leveraging AI and predictive algorithms, Inkitt discovers unknown stories and turns them into blockbuster hits, producing a new $1M ebook every 4 weeks and selling directly to consumers through its Galatea app. Inkitt has become the 11th most bestseller-generating publisher in the world, boasting a 40x higher hit-rate than traditional publishers. Recently raising a Series C and backed by some of the top VC’s such as: Khosla, Kleiner Perkins, and NEA Ventures. Most recently, we launched Galatea TV, where we’re turning the million-dollar hits into actual TV series and directly selling them episode by episode.
Job Description
Inkitt: Lead Product Engineer (AI and Entertainment)
Inkitt is building the Disney of the 21st Century, standing at the forefront of technology and entertainment. Leveraging AI and predictive algorithms, Inkitt discovers unknown stories and turns them into blockbuster hits, producing a new $1M ebook every 4 weeks and selling directly to consumers through its Galatea app. Inkitt has become the 11th most bestseller-generating publisher in the world, boasting a 40x higher hit-rate than traditional publishers. Recently raising a Series C and backed by some of the top VC’s such as: Khosla, Kleiner Perkins, and NEA Ventures, our recent expansion into GalateaTV is only the beginning of our journey to becoming the next-gen entertainment powerhouse.
What You'll Do:
- Lead feature engineering across Inkitt’s portfolio of Mobile Apps and Web Sites, including future apps we have not thought of yet
- Identify and recruit top product engineers and build a team rooted in high-performing results-oriented culture
- Build a strong engineering brand for our team by scheduling and hosting events and creating a persistent online presence
- Provide visibility and clarity into the operation of your team and the technology you produce and identify opportunities for leveling up
- Leverage and evangelize the use of Artificial Intelligence in all aspects of your team’s and greater company’s operations
- Participate in leadership-wide brainstorms, help identify opportunities for business growth, and develop rapid prototypes to validate potential new products or features
What You'll Bring:
- Experienced in leading/managing a consumer-focused Product Engineering Team made up of 5-10+ engineers
- Extensive experience in hands-on Software Engineering in full-stack mobile development
- In-depth knowledge of creating, monitoring, and improving delivery KPIs
- Collaborative mindset and excellent English language skills
- Strong understanding of quality product engineering and balancing speed, user value, stability, and codebase maintainability
- Ability to give constructive feedback, set objectives, and develop suitable Personal Development Plans
- Experience in attracting, onboarding, developing, and retaining diverse top talent
- Previous work in a small company environment, collaborating directly with CEO/Leadership Suite
- Location: 3x Onsite in San Francisco, CA
Who We Are Looking For:
- Autonomous
- Problem solver
- Data-driven
- Action-oriented
- Workaholic
- Career-driven
- Fun-loving
What We'll Offer:
- 401k plan
- Health benefits
- Professional coaching
- Team-building events
- Unlimited access to Galatea app and Galatea TV
- Budget for self-development books
- Charity donation at one-year anniversary
- Free daily lunch
- Class Pass membership for US employees
- Dog/cat friendly offices in Berlin and San Francisco
At Inkitt, we strive to build a company culture and provide employment opportunities based on diversity and inclusion. We believe every author should have an equal opportunity to succeed, as should our team members. As a growing team from 20+ countries, we welcome everyone to apply.
We look forward to hearing from you!
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