Sr. Director of Software Engineering, Platform

About the Role:

Matterport seeks an enthusiastic Sr. Director of Software to join our Platform team. You’ll be responsible for crafting and scaling services for the Matterport Platform which serves billions of requests a month for customers and development partners. The ideal candidate is an individual who thrives on new challenges, possesses a strong platform development background, and has a drive to invent. This position will report to the Vice President of Platform Software.

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What you will do:

• Lead the planning, prioritization, and design of new features and services across multiple teams
• Work with cross-functional teams across Product, Sales, Customer Success and Business Development
• Ensure successful integration of customer facing platform services and internal systems
• Advocate for new technical architecture and innovation 
• Implement and refine development and cross-functional processes
• Hire, mentor, lead, and coach engineering managers and principals to meet their full potential
• Act as a leader for implementing best-practices across the organization

Who you are:

• 10+ years of experience designing and delivering cloud platforms and services
• BS in Computer Science or equivalent 
• Experience leading multiple teams across multiple products and services
• Experience developing cloud platforms at scale in languages such as: Python, Java, Go, or Kotlin
• Experience with Linux, MySQL or PostgreSQL, and Git
• Exposure to non-relational data stores like FoundationDB
• Strong problem-solving and debugging skills in all areas of platform development 
• A track record of developing strong relationships with cross functional stakeholders and customers
• Demonstrated experience building and developing teams in a fast paced dynamic environment
• Strong ability to coach, mentor and develop teams




We want to hear from you! We are looking to build the best team of people who will be empowered to do their best work. If you have what it takes, but don’t necessarily meet every bullet in the job description we encourage you to apply.




The US base salary range for this full-time position is $185,600 to $232,000 + bonus + equity + benefits. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for the position across all US locations. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process.

Perks & Benefits

• Comprehensive health plans* – 100% of premiums covered for employees & 88% of dependent premiums for US employees
• Flexible Time Off for Exempt Employees/Generous PTO plan for Non-Exempt Employees – Take time to rest, relax and explore! Plus we offer Summer Fridays!
• 401k, Company ownership in the form of RSU’s & ESPP Program
• Medical and retirement benefits vary by Country 
• For more detail visit www.matterport.com/careers 

Belief in Diversity

At Matterport, we don’t just accept differences, we celebrate them and recognize the value they bring to our customers and employees. Matterport is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and works to create and support diversity at Matterport. Equal opportunity and consideration are afforded to all qualified applicants and employees. We won’t unlawfully discriminate on the basis of gender, identity or expression, race, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, sex, marital status, physical or mental disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, and any other category protected by law. We are committed to providing employees with a work environment that provides a sense of inclusion and belonging and is free of discrimination and harassment. We also consider all qualified candidates regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements.

Matterport is likewise committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to all qualified applicants and employees with disabilities in accordance with the American Disabilities Act

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