Aktivate
Head of Engineering (Technology)
About this role
Company: Aktivate Location: Greater NYC Area (Remote) Reports to: Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Employment Type: Full-time Job Overview Aktivate, a Series A startup revolutionizing sports management and team fundraising for 1MM+ kids / 3,000+ public schools / 7 of the top 10 largest school districts in the country, is seeking an experienced Head of Engineering to lead our technology function as a solo leader. This role reports directly to the CEO and will oversee all technology operations, providing critical data-driven insights to support our product & sales-driven strategy. As a key member of the leadership team, you will facilitate strategic direction and implementation of cutting-edge software solutions, analytics, and AI expansion. You will be involved in every aspect of the product development process, from brainstorming, ideation to production launch and on-going expansion of our products. You will play a pivotal role in shaping our data-driven decision-making processes and advancing our technology capabilities across mobile, web and data. If you are a strategic thinker, innovative problem solver, and a leader passionate about leveraging data to drive business success, we invite you to apply for this challenging and rewarding role. Key Responsibilities
- Build, lead, and inspire a high-performing team of software and data engineers, quality assurance analysts and delivery managers.
- Accountable for execution of roadmaps across multiple product groups and agile teams.
- Foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning.
- Oversee the design and implementation of scalable and robust architectures aligned to deliver business outcomes and objectives.
- Ensure effective data governance, quality, and security standards are maintained.
- Drive the development and deployment of algorithms, design patterns, performance monitoring and devops.
- Stay abreast of industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in AI.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including product, program, and business units, to understand requirements that meet business needs.
- Ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and meet quality standards.
- Provide direction for prioritization and resource allocation.
- Build and model a culture of excellence, inclusivity, and innovation. Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related field; or equivalent practical experience.
- 7+ years of experience in software development across web, mobile applications, APIs, and back-end systems, with hands-on use of modern technologies and AI.
- 5+ years working in startup or small team environments, demonstrating ability to operate effectively with limited resources.