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Full-Time

Director of Engineering

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Forma

Forma

51-200 employees

Flexible employee benefits management platform

Consulting
Education

Senior, Expert

Remote in USA

Category
Backend Engineering
Full-Stack Engineering
Software Engineering
Required Skills
Agile
Business Strategy
Requirements
  • 7+ years of engineering leadership experience
  • Experience architecting and executing large-scale, performant systems that are critical to the business
  • Strong understanding of security and compliance best practices in software development, especially from a money movement perspective
  • Deep understanding of Agile fundamentals and the mental models that promote strong execution
  • Experience managing geographically distributed teams
Responsibilities
  • Advocate for your team emphasizing career growth and personal development
  • Scale your organization by partnering with recruiting to attract and retain top talent
  • Define and lead the technical roadmap for our core platform
  • Guide your team to make sound architecture decisions and create an environment where technical innovation thrives
  • Drive engineering excellence by inspiring and empowering engineers
  • Collaborate with cross-functional peers such as Product and Design to set goals and define business strategy
  • Prioritize execution and support your team in delivering high-quality results
  • Drive goal-setting with your team and hold them accountable for results
  • Create and iterate on processes to increase the effectiveness of your teams

Forma provides a flexible benefits platform designed for HR teams and employers to enhance their employee benefits offerings, particularly in remote and hybrid work settings. The platform allows employers to tailor a variety of benefits to meet the specific needs of their employees, promoting higher utilization and satisfaction. Forma addresses common HR challenges, such as underutilization of benefits, by simplifying access and increasing awareness among employees. Additionally, the platform includes tools for monitoring compliance and risk, ensuring that companies adhere to relevant regulations. Unlike many competitors, Forma focuses on creating a more accessible and customizable benefits experience, aiming to foster a healthier and more engaged workforce.

Company Stage

Series B

Total Funding

$57.6M

Headquarters

San Francisco, California

Founded

2017

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

-1%

1 year growth

3%

2 year growth

-1%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • The recent $40M Series B funding round provides Forma with significant capital to expand its platform and enhance its offerings.
  • Forma's ability to tailor benefits to individual employee needs can lead to higher employee satisfaction and retention rates.
  • The platform's focus on compliance and risk monitoring can save companies from potential legal issues and fines, adding a layer of security for HR teams.

What critics are saying

  • The competitive landscape of the employee benefits market means Forma must continuously innovate to stay ahead of rivals.
  • The reliance on companies adopting remote and hybrid work models could limit Forma's market if there is a shift back to traditional office environments.

What makes Forma unique

  • Forma's platform offers unparalleled flexibility in benefits customization, catering specifically to the diverse needs of remote and hybrid workforces, unlike traditional one-size-fits-all benefits solutions.
  • The focus on continuous risk and compliance monitoring sets Forma apart, ensuring that companies remain compliant with ever-changing regulations.
  • Forma's user-friendly interface and emphasis on accessibility address the common issue of benefits underutilization, making it easier for employees to engage with and utilize their benefits.