Vercel
Engineering Director, Vercel for Platforms
Hybrid - San Francisco · Director
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About the role
- We provide the infrastructure to programmatically deploy and run their customers' applications, with custom domains, tenant isolation, and a seamless developer experience.
- This team is strategic to Vercel's growth.
- Winning a platform means powering the applications and businesses built on top of it.
Responsibilities
- Build and grow a high-performing team of engineers through hiring, coaching, mentorship, and thoughtful career development.
- Partner closely with Product, Design, and other engineering teams to define roadmap priorities and execute against ambitious product goals.
- Drive operational excellence through strong engineering processes, incident management, and continuous improvement.
- 8+ years building and operating large-scale platforms or multi-tenant systems
- Proven ability to translate business goals into technical strategy and drive cross-org alignment
- Clear communicator who sets expectations, gives direct feedback, and builds trust across teams
- Dedicated equipment and work-from-home budget to help you create an effective workspace.
Requirements
- 5+ years managing engineers
- Track record establishing trust, psychological safety, and clear expectations
Compensation
- The total compensation package may include benefits, equity-based compensation, and eligibility for a company bonus or variable pay program depending on the role.
- Competitive compensation package and stock options.
- Flexible Time Off with a recommended minimum of four weeks per year, plus paid holidays.
- The San Francisco, CA base pay range for this role is 262,000-348,000.
- Actual salary will be based on job-related skills, experience, and location.
- Compensation outside of San Francisco may be adjusted based on employee location.
Benefits
- Competitive compensation package and stock options.
- Comprehensive, inclusive healthcare package.
- Flexible Time Off with a recommended minimum of four weeks per year, plus paid holidays.
- Benefits & Compensation:
Equal opportunity
- Vercel is committed to fostering and empowering an inclusive community within our organization.
- We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, gender expression or identity, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
- Vercel encourages everyone to apply for our available positions, even if they don't necessarily check every box on the job description.
Visa & Work Authorization
- discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, gender expression or identity, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status, or any other characteristic pro
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