Director of Engineering

About Arcana

Arcana is a portfolio intelligence platform used by hedge funds and asset managers to analyze performance and risk. We’re rethinking the tools institutional investors rely on—and we’re hiring analysts who want to drive that transformation.

What You’ll Do

1. Build & Scale High-Impact Teams

• Hire, develop, and lead top-tier engineering talent across functions.
• Cultivate a culture of ownership, continuous learning, and psychological safety.
• Define team structure and evolve org design as we scale.

2. Drive Technical Strategy & Execution

• Set the technical direction for Arcana’s core platform and infrastructure.
• Own architecture decisions, technical design reviews, and system scalability.
• Ensure delivery of high-quality, performant, and reliable software.

3. Lead Engineering Delivery at Scale

• Own execution of major engineering initiatives with predictable timelines.
• Partner closely with Product, Design, and Business teams to align on outcomes.
• Improve velocity while maintaining high engineering standards.

4. Champion Engineering Excellence

• Define and enforce best practices in code quality, CI/CD, testing, and documentation.
• Proactively reduce technical debt and improve system robustness.
• Lead operational excellence: sprint planning, retrospectives, release cycles.

5. Coach & Develop Talent

• Mentor senior engineers and engineering managers.
• Lead performance conversations, feedback cycles, and career development plans.
• Foster a team environment where everyone is empowered to do their best work.

What We’re Looking For

• 10+ years of software engineering experience, with at least 5 years in engineering leadership roles. Led engineering teams of 20+ people, including both ICs and EMs, across multiple domains.
• Proven ability to lead teams that ship high-quality products in fast-paced environments.
• Strong technical foundation in scalable systems, distributed architectures, and modern web technologies.
• Track record of building and scaling teams in high-growth or startup settings.
• Exceptional communication, collaboration, and cross-functional influencing skills.
• High ownership mindset with strong bias for action and outcomes.