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Director, Growth Engineering

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Location
Missoula, Montana, United States
Posted
1 month ago
Department
Engineering
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • Proven experience of at least 4+ years in technical leadership across growth teams, specifically within mobile and web environments
  • Strong background in technical solutions involving marketing, product, and engineering teams
  • Track record instituting sound SDLC practices in a high-velocity environment
  • Expertise in managing complex subscription lifecycles and payment integration systems
  • Ability to act as a multiplier for teams, proactively identifying and owning areas of improvement
  • Deep understanding of experimentation methodologies, including A/B testing and instrumentation
Nice to have
  • Experience working and integrating with user attribution and marketing automation technologies
  • Experience with analytics technology that tracks and reports website and app traffic, user behavior, and visitor data
  • Experience with reporting tools like Tableau, Looker, etc.
What the job really is

The Director of Growth Engineering will lead engineering teams focused on user acquisition, activation, and conversion across various platforms including iOS, Android, and Web. This role involves strategic leadership, technical oversight, and collaboration with product and marketing teams to optimize growth strategies and maintain engineering excellence. The position requires mentoring team members and ensuring alignment with corporate goals while fostering an innovative culture centered on experimentation and data-driven decision-making.

Benefits
  • Competitive salaries
  • Annual bonuses
  • Equity
  • Comprehensive health benefits, including a no-monthly-cost medical plan
  • Paid parental leave of 13 weeks for birthing parents and 5 weeks for non-birthing parents
  • 401k matching at 100% for the first 3% you save and 50% from 3-5%
Things to weigh
  • The role requires a blend of strategic vision and technical leadership, which may be challenging for candidates without strong experience in both areas.
  • The company emphasizes a fast-paced and ambiguous work environment, which may not suit everyone.
  • The position involves a significant amount of collaboration across departments, which requires strong interpersonal skills.
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