Head of Product Engineering Platform Services

Company: Promote Project
Location: San Francisco
Posted on: June 2, 2025

Job Description:

Head of Product Engineering Platform ServicesAbout the team & opportunityCalendly is the scheduling automation and meeting lifecycle platform used by millions of users for eliminating the back-and-forth emails to find the perfect time - and so much more. We are looking for an experienced and hands-on leader in the product development space.This is an exciting opportunity to create, drive, and evangelize a vision for Calendly's shared services platform. In this role, you will lead a group of engineers that build critical core services depended upon by the wider product development organization.Why do we need you? Well, we are looking for an experienced Engineering leader who will bring operational maturity, technical subject-matter expertise, and the ability to empower the wider product development organization.This position reports to the Head of Infrastructure and Platform Services and is located remotely in the United States.A day in the life of a Head of Product Engineering, Platform Services at CalendlyOn a typical day, you will be working on:

• Defining and executing the vision and strategy for the Platform Services organization, aligning with the Calendly's goals and priorities
• Supporting and mentoring a team of managers and engineers, providing technical guidance and coaching on their career development
• Driving innovation and adoption of new technologies and methodologies that enhance Calendly's services
• Ensuring the quality, performance, security, and scalability of platform services, following best practices and standards
• Collaborating with other engineering teams, product managers, and stakeholders to understand the business requirements and deliver solutions that meet or exceed expectationsWhat do we need from you?
  • 12+ years of software engineering experience, with at least 5 years in a leadership role
  • Experience leading high-performance engineering teams
  • Experience building highly-available distributed back-end systems
  • Comfortable working as a change-agent, and drive adoption of modern engineering methodologies
  • Knowledge of cloud platforms, such as GCP and their services and tools
  • Strong communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills
  • Passion for delivering high-quality products and services that delight customers
  • Ability to iterate and ship fast
  • Past startup experience is highly preferred
  • Authorized to work lawfully in the United States of America as Calendly does not engage in immigration sponsorship at this timeWhat's in it for you?Ready to make a serious impact? Millions of people already rely on Calendly's products, and we're still in the midst of our growth curve - it's a fantastic time to join us. Everything you'll work on here will accelerate your career to the next level. If you want to learn, grow, and do the best work of your life alongside the best people you've ever worked with, then we hope you'll consider allowing Calendly to be a part of your professional journey.
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