Director, Engineering - DTC

About Harry’s

Harry’s Inc. is building a modern CPG company by putting people first and delivering against real unmet consumer needs.

The company’s flagship brand - Harry’s - was founded by Jeff Raider and Andy Katz-Mayfield in 2013. After successfully launching and scaling Harry’s, Jeff and Andy saw an opportunity to bring their experience building Harry’s to other CPG categories where the consumer has also been historically underserved.

Harry’s Inc. has grown significantly over the last ten years, and is now made up of four brands - Harry’s, Flamingo, Lume, Mando - and Harry’s Labs, the company’s incubation and M&A engine. The company employs more than 900 people across the U.S., U.K. and Germany, and is the largest CPG company built in the last 20 years.

At Harry’s Inc, our mission is to Create Things People Like More — whether it's a product, an experience, or an internal tool, we believe in making the things around us better for our customers, and our team.

Our mission extends beyond customers and team, to the community broadly. We believe that the best business models make a positive impact. So, we set aside 1% of sales across Harry’s, Flamingo, and Lume to support our social mission, including through donations to our nonprofit partners.

At the end of the day, the key to our success is our amazing people. From chemists, mechanical engineers, CX associates, to creative directors, sourcing managers, and logistics specialists, the Harry’s team is composed of some of the most brilliant, diverse, and humble people you’ll ever meet. Our company is a place of inclusion, innovation, and deeply ingrained values.

The Harry's Inc working model is in-office Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday. Our beautiful 70,000 square foot SoHo office is decked out with bagels on Wednesdays and lunch on Thursdays, and fully stocked kitchens with snacks, coffee, and drinks everyday. Can’t forget the free products and the opportunity to have some meetings without Zoom!

ABOUT THE ROLE

As the Director, Engineering you will lead Harry’s & Flamingo DTC Engineering as part of our broader Engineering Team. This leadership role demands a leader with strong technical expertise, exceptional people management skills, and a proven track record in delivering impactful engineering. You will be responsible for helping to shape our engineering strategy, managing a diverse team, and collaborating closely with leadership and cross-functional partners.

What you will accomplish

• Develop and implement engineering strategies, roadmaps, and goals aligned with the Harry’s and Flamingo’s DTC vision.
• Oversee the planning, execution, and delivery of engineering projects, optimizing for quality, efficiency, and alignment with business goals.
• Drive the development of technology solutions that support business growth, enhance operational efficiency, and improve customer experiences.
• Lead, mentor, and manage an engineering team, fostering a high-performance, inclusive, and collaborative culture.

This should describe you

• Minimum of 8-10 years in engineering roles, with at least 5 years in a leadership role.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field. A Master’s degree or MBA is a plus.
• Shopify experience required, CPG Industry experience is preferred.
• Deep familiarity with ecommerce technologies such as Shopify, cloud computing technologies such as AWS, and business intelligence technologies such as Looker
• Familiarity with cybersecurity, IAM, and data governance best practices
• Proven track record as a software engineer
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with an ability to convey technical information to non-technical stakeholders
• You’re a trusted SME. You are a trusted go-to for all things Shopify. You build strong relationships and bring others along with your POV and recommendations and have solid interpersonal and communication skills
• You know what it means to ‘Own It’. You can independently manage your team workflows and processes and keep all partners proactively apprised of progress, delivering results in a timely manner and owning the work end-to-end.
• You’re committed to growth. You seek to understand by asking questions and leading with curiosity. You assume the best intent and know that giving and receiving feedback helps you and your team grow.
• You’re a seasoned people leader. You have experience managing and coaching engineers and leading high-performing successful teams.

Here's who you'll work with

• Reporting to the Chief Technology Officer and a member of the Harry’s & Flamingo Engineering Leadership Team
• Manage a team of front-end engineers; coach, motivate, and develop through regular 1:1s, development conversations, and inspiring leadership
• Partner with cross-functional teams and partners across Harry’s Inc.

Benefits and perks

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 401k match
• Equity in Harry’s
• Flexible time off and working hours
• Wellness and L&D stipends
• 4 weeks sabbatical after 5 years, 6 weeks after 10 years, and 8 weeks after 15 years
• Up to 20 weeks of pregnancy leave and up to 16 weeks of parental leave
• Fun IRL and virtual events including happy hours, team building events, and parties on our rooftop
• Free products from all of our brands

Harry’s is committed to bringing together individuals from different backgrounds and perspectives. We strive to create an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive, feel a sense of belonging, and do great work together.

Harry’s is an Equal Opportunity Employer, providing equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals. We recruit, hire and promote into all job levels the most qualified applicants without regard to race, color, creed, national origin, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions), parental status, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, veteran status, gender identity or expression, transgender status, sexual orientation, marital, family or partnership status, political affiliation or activities, military service, domestic violence victim status, arrest/conviction record, sexual or reproductive health decisions, caregiver status, credit history immigration status, unemployment status, traits historically associated with race, including but not limited to hair texture and protective hairstyles or any other status protected under applicable federal, state and local laws. Harry’s commitment to providing equal employment opportunities extends to all aspects of employment, including job assignment, compensation, discipline and access to benefits and training.

We respect the laws enforced by the EEOC and are dedicated to going above and beyond in fostering diversity across our company.

We can’t quantify all of the intangible things we think you’ll love about working at Harry’s, like the exciting challenges we tackle, the smart and humble team you’ll get to work with, and our supportive and inclusive culture. That said, our salary ranges are based on paying competitively for our size and industry, and are one part of our total rewards package, which also includes a comprehensive set of benefits and our equity program. The base salary hiring range for this position is $250,000-$310,000, but the final compensation offer will ultimately be based on the candidate’s location, skill level and experience.