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At Linear, we are on a mission to bring magic back to software. To empower product teams to do their best work, we are building an issue tracking and project management tool that combines UI elegance with world-class performance. We are looking for an engineering leader who thrives in a hands-on environment and can guide a highly experienced group of ICs toward clarity, quality, and impact. This role goes beyond a typical Engineering Management position: you’ll help shape the direction of the US engineering organization, influence product strategy, and define how engineering leadership operates at Linear as we scale.
Job Responsibility:
Lead and develop a senior, fast-moving engineering team
Drive technical and product direction in partnership with design, product, founders, and senior leadership
Own planning and execution across projects
Ensure code quality, architectural integrity, and operational excellence
Advocate for and contribute to a strong engineering culture
Help define and evolve our engineering practices, hiring bar, and team structure
Play a key role in growing the team, shaping org design, and developing future tech leads
Partner with the Head of Engineering to build the processes, expectations, and culture
Requirements:
Strong technical acumen
Exceptional communication
Track record of leading senior, high-performing product engineering teams through ambiguity and scale
Background as a builder who still knows how to code