Engineering Lead

About OpusClip

OpusClip is a leading AI-powered video platform designed to make authentic storytelling accessible to everyone without needing technical expertise. Since its inception 18 months ago, over 10 million creators and businesses have leveraged OpusClip to grow their social media presence. Backed by $50 million in funding from reputable investors such as SoftBank Vision Fund and Samsung Next, the company is recognized among the top 50 most promising startups in 2024.

Role Overview

We are looking for a senior Engineering Lead to head our Burnaby office's engineering team. This pivotal onsite position involves overseeing a team of around 10 engineers spanning growth, enterprise delivery, DevOps/SRE, and data engineering. The role requires hands-on involvement in architecture and coding while setting high standards and nurturing the growth of technical leaders.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead engineering efforts at the Burnaby office, maintaining high standards, discipline, and operating cadence.
• Create and sustain a high-performance culture by promoting top performers and addressing underperformance promptly and empathetically.
• Foster an AI-native engineering approach where AI agents are integral to workflows, enhancing output.
• Oversee delivery for critical domains such as growth, pricing, data science, and sensitive systems like authentication and PII management.
• Collaborate with teams globally across Mountain View, Shanghai, Chengdu, and Burnaby to align engineering efforts.
• Influence engineering operations across related units like Platform/SRE and security without direct reporting authority.

Candidate Profile

• Several years of engineering management experience with demonstrated turnaround of at least one team.
• Strong people management skills including coaching, performance management, and talent development.
• Technical leadership with ability to debate architecture and stay technically hands-on.
• Ownership of key business metrics like conversion, pricing, reliability, and cost with proactive issue management.
• Experience managing cross-functional or dotted-report teams successfully.
• Previous startup experience preferred, especially in AI or video contexts.
• Commitment to working onsite in Burnaby, BC, full-time.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or equivalent practical experience with at least 8 years in software development and 3+ years in engineering management.

Preferred Qualifications

• Background in growth engineering focusing on experimentation and monetization.
• Experience in enterprise/B2B engineering, including integrations and security reviews.
• Knowledge of security and compliance for PII-heavy systems (such as SOC 2, access control).
• Familiarity with creator tools, video technologies, or creator economy.
• Experience scaling engineering organizations significantly.

Benefits

• Comprehensive healthcare including medical, vision, and dental coverage.
• Flexible paid time off policies.
• Generous budget for equipment, software, and office furniture like MacBook, 4K monitors, and standing desks.
• Access to cutting-edge tools and technologies.
• Complimentary lunches and a diverse selection of snacks and drinks onsite.
• Free parking available.
• Visa sponsorship options subject to eligibility.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

OpusClip is an equal opportunity employer committed to inclusive hiring and providing reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. The company does not discriminate based on legally protected characteristics and considers qualified individuals with criminal histories in compliance with laws.

Compensation

The salary range for this role in Canada is between 230,000 and 350,000 CAD annually.