HeadofEngineering

Obsidian Systems is the premier software development consulting solution for institutional clients building next-generation technology. We are currently scaling from sixty to over one hundred people and need a Head of Engineering to lead this expansion. Our growth comes from the trust our clients place in us to deliver best-in-class software through a novel approach that builds it right the first time. We specialize in high-security and high-functionality systems that demand rigorous engineering for consequential projects. As the de facto Canton development shop, we handle ledger systems and complex quantitative problems that are difficult for other firms to conceptualize. This leadership role focuses on managing our technical talent and maintaining our culture of quality and accountability. This is a leadership-first role for someone who builds great teams, creates clarity, holds people well, and can scale a culture. What We Are Looking For - Proven experience leading and scaling engineering teams in a high-growth environment; you have managed senior individual contributors and technical leaders at scale - A genuine appreciation for functional programming principles. You do not need to write Haskell, but you need to understand why the philosophy matters and be prepared to advocate for it - A track record of building engineering culture. You know how to help a team internalize values and ways of working, resulting in a best-in-class engineering culture. - Strong instincts around coaching, performance, developing leaders who are new to management, and knowing when to push and when to listen - Experience in a consulting or services-plus-product environment, or comfort operating across more than one business model - Demonstrated ability to partner with deep technical experts. You know how to work alongside strong technical leaders without overstepping or underdelivering - Comfortable operating in a remote-first, global, low-ego environment where directness and trust ar