“Learning is not the product of teaching, but the product of the activity of learners.” John Holt.
Our vision is to unlock human potential by assisting students through a supercharged learning process, enabling anyone to confidently and effectively develop the knowledge to succeed at every stage of life.
We’re a SaaS scale-up and one of the fastest-growing tech companies in the North.
We’re developing a new green-field product related to personal learning, and we are looking for a Principal Engineer to join the founding team.
Incubating the product
To bring this product to existence, this role will work as part of a small “Skunkworks” team including a Product Manager and UX Designer under the direct leadership of our Founder. This team will take ownership of the product and must work semi-independently from the rest of the company.
Year 1 Project Objectives
1. Design and validate the design and requirements of the platform in alignment with our vision and strategy, developing the product roadmap and GTM plan.
2. Create and launch a product users love, based on our Learning Principles, and gain traction.
3. Build a community of users, advocates, and contributors who align with our mission and will expedite our growth.
4. Develop the value proposition for platform and education partners and secure at least one partnership, increasing the product's reach.
North Star: # engaged users
Mission: To build, validate and establish the Personal Learning System product in alignment with our company vision, principles and strategy.
Role Expectations
* Deep and wide technical skillset: knowing the right frameworks and techniques to use to release value quickly.
* Expertise in Modern Front-End Technologies: Strong proficiency in HTML, CSS, JavaScript, animation and frameworks like React.
* Bringing UX Designs to Life: Collaborates closely with design teams to translate UX concepts into fully functional, responsive, and accessible web applications.
* Pragmatism: knowing the simplest way to build something is a super power.
* Speed and agility: keep the team moving, avoiding unnecessary complexity.
* User and problem obsession: maintain a strong focus on user experience.
* Collaboration with CEO and Subject Matter Experts: Work closely with the CEO, ensuring what gets built is feasible and valuable.
* Balanced discovery & delivery: lead discovery to validate assumptions and ensure the product meets user needs.
Key skills and qualities
* Technical knowledge: We use Kotlin, TypeScript/React, Flutter/Dart, Kubernetes, Terraform and various cloud providers.
* Technical Leadership: Strong ability to lead and mentor teams.
* Resourceful with an “I’ve got it” attitude: extreme ownership even when tasks are unfamiliar.
* Low ego, strong backbone: can take on different perspectives while focusing on what’s best for the business.
* Coaching and Mentoring: Experience in coaching team members.
* Innovative Mindset: Encourages a culture of experimentation.
* Process Improvement: Skilled in identifying areas for process optimisation.
* Communication Skills: Ability to clearly communicate technical decisions.
* Community Engagement: Active participation in relevant technical communities.
* Cross-functional Collaboration: Experience working across disciplines.
Experience and Background:
* Zero to One Leadership: 5-7 years leading teams to take products from concept to launch.
* Passionate about learning and knowledge management: impact-driven and knowledgeable about learning.
* Knowledge Sharing: Passionate about learning and technical knowledge management.
* Systems Thinking: Skilled in designing scalable architectures.
* Engineering Innovation: Experienced in product discovery and user-centric solutions.
* Pragmatic Problem Solving: Ability to break down complex technical challenges.
Salary and benefits:
£74,000 - £94,000 dependent upon experience
33 days annual leave (Inclusive of bank holidays)
3 gifted days off at Christmas
EMI Share Options Scheme
Generous individual learning and training allowance
Truly flexible hours to suit when you work best
Full home working set up and beautiful collaborative office space
Free Leeds City Centre office parking
Nomad working policy with family travel insurance
Enhanced 26 weeks maternity and 4 weeks paternity (fully paid)
Health cash plan (from glasses to massages)
6% employer pension contribution
Location:
We have a beautiful office space in Leeds and we love it when we get together to collaborate in person. We typically operate a hybrid way of working, however some of our roles support remote working within the UK, if you live more than 50 miles from the office.
What to expect next:
We’ll review your application and provide a response within 1 week.
If we invite you to meet with us for interview, here’s an overview of what the process will look like:
1. Screening interview (30 minutes) - Recruitment Business Partner
2. Technical Interview (1 hour) - CTO/Head of Engineering and Principal Engineer
3. Coffee with the Founder
4. System thinking, architecture and tech leadership interview (1 hour) - CTO/Head of Engineering and Principal Engineer
5. Culture & Values interview (1 hour) - Founder and CTO/ Head of Engineering
Ahead of your interview you will receive a confirmation email outlining who you’ll be meeting and when.
Interested in learning more about a career at Glean?
Here are a few further resources:
About Glean
Working at Glean Blog
The Glean Study Tool
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