Head of Engineering

Knot is building a platform connecting merchants to applications that consumers and businesses interact with daily, allowing instant updates and management of cards on file with online merchant accounts.
Full-Stack
Principal Software Engineer
In-Person
11 - 50 Employees
10+ years of experience

Description For Head of Engineering

Knot is seeking a Head of Engineering to lead and inspire our high-performing engineering team. As the Head of Engineering, you will collaborate with the CTO to shape our engineering strategy, drive technical vision, and ensure alignment with business goals. You'll be responsible for fostering a culture of continuous improvement, mentoring talent, and overseeing recruitment to attract and retain top engineers.

Knot's mission is to empower consumers and businesses with connected merchant and banking experiences. We're building a platform that connects merchants to various applications used by consumers and businesses daily. Our flagship product allows instant updates and management of cards on file with online merchant accounts.

Founded in 2021 by brothers Rory and Kieran O'Reilly, Knot powers connected online payment experiences for hundreds of thousands of consumers. We're backed by investors including Nava Ventures, 8VC, American Express, Plaid, and co-founders & CEOs of prominent companies.

As Head of Engineering, you'll:

  • Lead and inspire a diverse, high-performing engineering team
  • Collaborate with the CTO on engineering strategy
  • Drive technical vision and execution for Knot's product roadmap
  • Foster a culture of continuous improvement
  • Mentor and grow engineering talent
  • Oversee recruitment and retention of top talent
  • Manage and optimize the engineering budget
  • Stay current with industry trends and emerging technologies

We offer:

  • Interesting and challenging work
  • Competitive base salary + generous early employee equity + benefits
  • 100% medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage (U.S.)
  • Unlimited PTO
  • Parental leave
  • Beautiful NYC office in Flatiron

Join us in building the future of connected merchant and banking experiences!

Last updated 5 months ago

Responsibilities For Head of Engineering

  • Lead and inspire a diverse, high-performing engineering team
  • Collaborate with CTO to shape engineering strategy
  • Drive technical vision, strategy, and execution for product roadmap
  • Foster a culture of continuous improvement
  • Mentor and grow engineering talent
  • Oversee recruitment and retention of top talent
  • Manage and optimize engineering budget
  • Stay current with industry trends and emerging technologies

Requirements For Head of Engineering

React
JavaScript
PHP
Laravel
TypeScript
Node.js
Python
Go
Redis
  • 10+ years of experience in software engineering
  • Proven track record of leading and scaling engineering teams in high-growth environments
  • Strong technical background with expertise in modern software development practices, architecture, and infrastructure
  • Experience building and scaling complex, high-availability systems and services
  • Demonstrated ability to drive technical strategy and make data-driven decisions
  • Exceptional leadership and communication skills
  • Proven ability to attract, hire, and retain top engineering talent
  • Strong problem-solving skills
  • High adaptability and comfort with startup environment
  • Familiarity with regulatory and compliance requirements in financial services (plus)
  • Experience with fintech or payments systems (plus)

Benefits For Head of Engineering

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Parental Leave
  • Competitive base salary
  • Early employee equity
  • 100% medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage
  • Unlimited PTO
  • Parental leave

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