Engineering Director at Jasper | Torre

Engineering Director

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USD244k - 305k/year
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Remote (for United States residents)
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About the roleWe’re looking for a seasoned Engineering Director to lead Jasper’s Brand Intelligence team, which owns the foundation of Jasper IQ and Jasper’s API platform. This team is at the heart of how users customize, extend, and integrate Jasper into their workflows, making it one of the most critical areas of our product strategy.The ideal candidate is an empathetic leader with deep technical acumen, particularly in AI and RAG, who can guide both strategic direction and execution. You’ll inspire a high-performing engineering team, contribute technically when needed, and partner cross-functionally to deliver innovative features that redefine how businesses create and manage content with AI.This fully remote role reports to the Chief Technology Officer and is open to candidates located anywhere in the continental US.What you will do at JasperLead and scale the Brand Intelligence team responsible for Jasper IQ and API integrations, driving technical excellence and team alignmentBring deep knowledge of AI systems and RAG to inform product direction, architecture, and executionBuild a high-trust, inclusive, feedback-driven engineering culture that values autonomy, learning, and accountabilityCollaborate with product, design, and GTM teams to define priorities, shape roadmaps, and ship features that enable users to customize Jasper to their unique needsEnsure reliable delivery by setting strong processes, resolving blockers, and evolving engineering practices as the team growsCoach, mentor, and support engineers in their career growth, fostering technical and leadership developmentParticipate in architectural planning, roadmap discussions, and executive-level decision-makingPlay a key role in hiring, onboarding, and scaling the engineering organizationWhat you will bring to Jasper8+ years of hands-on software engineering experience (backend, full-stack, or infrastructure) with a strong understanding of modern engineering best practices4+ years leading engineering teams, with at least 2+ years at a senior management or director level in a high-growth SaaS or product-led environmentComfort getting into the weeds: coding, reviewing pull requests, and working through technical details alongside the team when necessaryDeep understanding of AI systems, including RAG (Retrieval-Augmented Generation), and experience applying these concepts in production environmentsTrack record of shipping high-quality, impactful features in collaboration with cross-functional partnersExcellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to influence across technical and business stakeholdersExperience managing distributed teams effectivelyPassion for building generative AI products and developer tools is preferredCompensation RangeAt Jasper, the expected base salary range offered for this role is $244,000 - $305,000. Compensation may vary based on relevant experience, skills, competencies, and certifications.Benefits & PerksComprehensive Health, Dental, and Vision coverage beginning on the first day for employees and their families401(k) program with up to 2% company matchingEquity grant participationFlexible PTO with a FlexExperience budget ($900 annually) to help you make the most of your time away from workFlexWellness program ($1,800 annually) to help support your personal health goalsGenerous budget for home office set up$1,500 annual learning and development stipend16 weeks of paid parental leaveJasper’s goal is to be a diverse workforce representative at all job levels. Jasper is an equal opportunity employer.