Director of Engineering
Job Description
Job Description
Shape the Future of AI
Vast.ai is at the forefront of AI innovation, driven by a mission to create aligned AI for the benefit of humanity. Our engineering-driven culture is led by CEO / CTO Jake Cannell, who personally built our GPU cloud and is a thought leader in the AI space.
We've established ourselves as the market leader for low-cost GPU rentals, powering AI projects and businesses worldwide through our market-based cloud computing platform.
At Vast.ai, we're dedicated to widely distributing AI computing to reshape our future. We're seeking passionate individuals who share our values of creativity, energy, drive, and teamwork.
If you're excited about witnessing and contributing to the birth of AGI, we want to hear from you!
Location : On-site in Westwood, Los Angeles.
About the Role
We're looking for a hands-on Director of Engineering to lead our team through direct guidance and personal example. This role combines high-level strategic thinking with significant individual contribution.
You'll be deeply involved in coding, pair programming, and code reviews, while also empowering team members to make critical technical decisions.
Your expertise will be crucial in shaping our technical strategy and advancing our mission.
Key Responsibilities
- Actively contribute to our codebase, spending a significant portion of your time coding alongside the team.
- Find and recruit new engineering talent in conjunction with the recruitment team.
- Conduct thorough code reviews and provide constructive feedback to continually improve the team's technical skills.
- Mentor and teach other engineers, fostering their growth in both technical and practical skills.
- Stay at the cutting edge of AI / ML technologies and integrate new advancements into our work.
You Are
- An passionate coder who thrives on hands-on development and problem-solving.
- A skilled leader capable of inspiring and guiding a team to build quickly while maintaining high-quality standards.
- Committed to staying current with the latest engineering practices and AI / ML advancements.
- A natural mentor who enjoys teaching and nurturing talent.
Qualifications
- 5+ years of experience in engineering management, with a strong track record of leading teams in fast-paced, data-driven environments.
- 10+ years of coding experience.
- Practical experience with machine learning theory and practices.
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels.
- Mastery of Agile / Scrum methodologies and their effective implementation.
Benefits
- Full-time position, Monday - Friday.
- On-site work at Vast.ai HQ in Westwood, Los Angeles.
- Comprehensive health, dental, vision, and life insurance coverage.
- 401K matching program.
- Dynamic, ambitious startup environment.
- Generous equity package.
Join us in our mission to create aligned AI and shape the future of technology. If you're ready for a challenging role that combines hands-on coding with strategic leadership, apply now and be part of the AI revolution!
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