10+ years of software engineering experience
At least 5 years in engineering leadership roles
Proven ability to lead teams that ship high-quality products
Strong technical foundation in scalable systems, distributed architectures, and modern web technologies
Track record of building and scaling teams in high-growth or startup settings
Exceptional communication and collaboration skills

Lead top-tier engineering talent across functions
Hire and develop engineers
Cultivate a culture of ownership, continuous learning, and psychological safety
Define team structure and evolve org design as we scale
Set the technical direction for Arcana’s core platform
Ensure delivery of high-quality, performant, and reliable software
Improvement of velocity while maintaining high engineering standards
Define and enforce best practices in code quality, CI/CD, testing, and documentation
Proactively reduce technical debt and improve system robustness
Lead operational excellence

Director of Engineering

Key skills