Full-Time

Senior Director

Engineering

Posted on 1/7/2025

Calendly

Calendly

501-1,000 employees

Automates scheduling for individuals and businesses

Consumer Software
Enterprise Software

Compensation Overview

$222.4k - $400.3kAnnually

+ Quarterly Corporate Bonus + Equity Awards

Expert

No H1B Sponsorship

Remote in USA

Category
Backend Engineering
Software Engineering
Required Skills
Google Cloud Platform
Requirements
  • 12+ years of software engineering experience, with at least 6 years in a leadership role
  • Experience leading high-performance engineering teams
  • Experience building highly-available distributed back-end systems
  • Comfortable working as a change-agent, and drive adoption of modern engineering methodologies
  • Knowledge of cloud platforms, such as GCP and their services and tools
  • Strong communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills
  • Passion for delivering high-quality products and services that delight customers
  • Ability to iterate and ship fast
  • Past startup experience is highly preferred
  • Authorized to work lawfully in the United States of America as Calendly does not engage in immigration sponsorship at this time
Responsibilities
  • Defining and executing the vision and strategy for a new line of business, aligning with the Calendly’s goals and priorities
  • Supporting and mentoring a team of managers and engineers, providing technical guidance and coaching on their career development
  • Driving innovation and adoption of new technologies and methodologies that enhance Calendly’s services
  • Ensuring the quality, performance, security, and scalability of a new line of business following best practices and standards
  • Collaborating with other engineering teams, product managers, and stakeholders to understand the business requirements and deliver solutions that meet or exceed expectations
  • Driving innovation and adoption of new technologies and methodologies that core capabilities and user experience

Calendly simplifies scheduling for individuals and businesses by providing a platform that automates the process of setting up meetings and appointments. It integrates with popular calendar systems like Google Calendar, Outlook, and iCloud to ensure users can manage their time efficiently and avoid double-booking. Unlike many competitors, Calendly offers a subscription-based model with a free basic version and several premium plans that include advanced features such as team scheduling and custom branding. This tiered pricing approach allows users to start for free and upgrade as they see the value in additional functionalities. The goal of Calendly is to enhance productivity by reducing the back-and-forth communication typically involved in scheduling meetings.

Company Stage

Series B

Total Funding

$341M

Headquarters

Atlanta, Georgia

Founded

2013

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

2%

1 year growth

0%

2 year growth

2%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • The rise of hybrid work models increases demand for efficient scheduling solutions like Calendly.
  • Global scheduling software market projected to grow at 13.1% CAGR from 2023 to 2028.
  • Increased demand for remote work tools boosts usage of scheduling software by 30% in 2023.

What critics are saying

  • Increased competition from AI-powered tools like Kalendar.AI threatens Calendly's market share.
  • Recent 13% workforce reduction may impact innovation and service levels at Calendly.
  • New CTO appointment could lead to strategic shifts misaligned with customer expectations.

What makes Calendly unique

  • Calendly offers seamless integration with major calendar systems like Google, Outlook, and iCloud.
  • The platform provides customizable scheduling solutions with features like custom branding and APIs.
  • Calendly's subscription model includes a free version, encouraging upgrades to premium plans.

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Benefits

Competitive pay

Quarterly bonus

Team member equity

Home office setup

Technology stipend

Pick your own perk stipend

Flexible Time Off

Vacation stipend

Parental leave

Medical, dental, & vision coverage

Fun community events

401k company match