Director of Engineering $110/hr (Remote, 10–20h/wk, Opportunity for Full-Time)

Who we are Jaro.dev is a software agency that helps founders and companies go from idea to MVP faster than anyone else. We specialize in building custom web applications and integrations with speed and quality, using Next.js + TypeScript + TailwindCSS + Prisma/MongoDB in the hands of the best engineers in the world. Our clients include startups, and Fortune 500 companies, who trust us to ship great production-ready software fast. With templated foundations, and AI-enhanced development, we deliver software that is beautiful, scalable, and reliable. We’re now hiring a director of engineering to join us as a client-facing technical leader. This is a remote freelance role (10–20h/week to start) with the opportunity to grow into a full-time position. What You’ll Do at Jaro.dev

• Client communication: Lead technical discussions with clients over Slack and calls, making complex ideas simple and building trust.
• Architecture & planning: Transform client requirements into technical plans and architectures that our engineers can execute.
• Team leadership: Supervise, mentor, and train senior engineers, raising the technical bar across projects.
• Code oversight: Review PRs and ensure quality standards; occasionally dive into Next.js code to unblock the team.
• AI-driven efficiency: Apply prompt engineering and AI tooling to accelerate delivery and eliminate repetitive work. (We use AI extensively)
• Multi-project management: Balance timelines, priorities, and client expectations across several concurrent projects.
• Work directly with our CEO to improve processes and results for clients.

Requirements

• Native-level English with excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Strong technical background in Next.js, React, TypeScript, and SaaS architectures.
• Proven experience leading and mentoring engineering teams.
• Client-facing confidence — can communicate with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Passion for AI tools and prompt engineering.
• Must work hours overlapping Pacific through Eastern US time zones. Client calls will be between 10am to 6pm Eastern Time.
• Available for 10–20h/week to start, with flexibility to scale to full-time (30–40h/week) as demand grows.

Nice-to-Haves

• Prior experience at a software agency or consultancy.
• Knowledge of Vercel, GCP, CI/CD pipelines, DevOps.
• Entrepreneurial mindset and adaptability in high-growth environments.

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