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full-timeDirector Of Engineering
Vercel · Hybrid - San Francisco, New York City
Vercel is an infrastructure company focused on enabling developers and AI agents to deploy and manage software applications efficiently. As a Director of Engineering, you will lead the Vercel for Platforms team, which builds the infrastructure allowing other companies to create their own platforms, including AI app builders and SaaS products. Your day-to-day responsibilities will involve managing a high-performing engineering team, setting technical strategy, and overseeing complex systems such as deployment infrastructure, domain management, tenant isolation, and billing. You will balance product delivery with long-term scalability, ensuring the platform can support millions of tenants while maintaining a seamless developer experience. This role requires close collaboration with product and design teams to define roadmaps and drive cross-organizational alignment. It is well-suited for an experienced engineering leader with a strong background in multi-tenant systems and large-scale platform architecture who excels at coaching teams, facilitating technical decision-making, and navigating complex systems challenges. You will be expected to maintain high engineering standards while fostering a culture of ownership and continuous improvement.
Education
- Level: Bachelor's degree
Key Skills
Notes
['Hybrid (SF or NYC)', 'Minimum 4 weeks PTO', 'Competitive salary range $262k-$348k']
Experience required
8-8 years experienceAbout the Role You will lead the engineering team responsible for Vercel for Platforms, a product that enables companies to build their own platforms on Vercel. The role involves strategic ownership of deployment infrastructure, domains, identity, billing, observability, and developer tooling. Responsibilities Build and grow a high‑performing engineering team through hiring, coaching, and mentorship. Foster a culture of ownership, collaboration, and high engineering standards. Partner with Product, Design, and other engineering teams to define roadmap priorities and execute product goals. Occasionally review and contribute code to stay close to the technology. Drive operational excellence via engineering processes, incident management, and continuous improvement. Balance short‑term delivery with long‑term technical quality and platform scalability. Requirements 8+ years building and operating large‑scale platforms or multi‑tenant systems. 5+ years managing engineers. Strong technical foundation in system design, data modeling, and infrastructure trade‑offs. Proven ability to translate business goals into technical strategy and drive cross‑org alignment. Track record of establishing trust, psychological safety, and clear expectations. Excellent communication, facilitation, and conflict‑resolution skills.
Skills for this role
Required skills
Also mentioned in the listing
| Role | Director Of Engineering |
|---|---|
| Company | Vercel |
| Location | Hybrid - San Francisco, New York City |
| Type | full-time |
| Compensation | Not disclosed |
| Posted | 2026-10-20 |
| Deadline | Rolling |
Typical process for this type of role
A general guide — the exact steps for this specific listing may vary; check the original posting for details.
- 1ApplicationSubmit your resume through the apply link.
- 2ScreeningRecruiter reviews your background against the role.
- 3AssessmentA technical test, assignment, or coding round, depending on the role.
- 4Interview(s)One or more rounds with the hiring team.
- 5OfferOffer letter with compensation and start date.
Before you apply
0/4Director Of Engineering at Vercel: frequently asked questions
- Who can apply for the Director Of Engineering role at Vercel?
- The listing asks for Bachelor's degree; 8-8 years of experience.
- What skills does the Director Of Engineering role require?
- The listing highlights large-scale platforms, multi-tenant systems, system design, infrastructure, observability, incident management. Show each of these in a project or past role on your resume.
- What is the salary for this role?
- Vercel has not stated compensation in the listing. Check the original posting or ask during the application process.
- Is the Director Of Engineering position remote, hybrid or onsite?
- The listing marks this role as hybrid, with Hybrid - San Francisco, New York City as the location.
- What is the application deadline?
- Vercel has not listed a fixed deadline, so apply early in case the opening is filled.
- How do I apply for the Director Of Engineering role?
- Use the Apply button on this page. It opens the original listing on job-boards.greenhouse.io, where you submit your application with the company.
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