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Full-Time

Director of Engineering

Posted on 6/27/2024

Bellhops

Bellhops

201-500 employees

Modern moving services with customizable plans

Automotive & Transportation

Senior, Expert

Remote in USA

Category
Full-Stack Engineering
Software Engineering
Required Skills
Agile
Python
React.js
Requirements
  • 8+ years of prior IC experience doing hands-on development
  • 7+ years of experience as a people manager
  • High level of motivation, independence, teamwork, and passion for innovation
  • Deep understanding of software engineering practices
  • Track record of managing and delivering complex projects
  • Ability to handle multiple competing priorities in an agile environment
  • Ability to think both strategically and tactically
  • Experience working with and managing geographically distributed teams
  • Hands-on experience in Python or React
  • Experience developing products on both sides of a marketplace platform
  • Experience building enterprise level integrations
Responsibilities
  • Leading the architecture decisions and technology roadmap for all of Bellhop’s product suite
  • Hiring, managing, and retaining top software engineering talent
  • Unblocking the team by making effective prioritization decisions
  • Maintaining a high standard and continuously raising the bar on the quality of software delivered
  • Collaborating with product management and other internal teams
  • Reporting on results to executive leadership and communicating with stakeholders

Bellhop provides modern moving services, including local and long-distance moves, with customizable plans to fit various needs and budgets. Clients can book services online without in-home estimates, and they receive updates and introductions to their moving team for a smoother experience. The company prioritizes customer satisfaction and safety, with a high rating of 4.8 out of 5 from over 200,000 moves, and all movers follow health protocols. Bellhop's goal is to deliver a seamless and stress-free moving experience through transparency and dedicated support.

Company Stage

Series D

Total Funding

$126.6M

Headquarters

Chattanooga, Tennessee

Founded

2011

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

-5%

1 year growth

-11%

2 year growth

-15%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Recognition as one of the top movers in the nation by U.S. News enhances Bellhop's credibility and market position.
  • The launch of long-distance moving services and corporate service provisions expands Bellhop's market reach and service offerings.
  • The appointment of Juan Torres as CEO brings new leadership that could drive strategic growth and innovation.

What critics are saying

  • The moving industry is highly competitive, requiring Bellhop to continuously innovate to maintain its market position.
  • Expansion into new services and locations, such as long-distance moves and Raleigh, NC, could strain resources and operational efficiency.

What makes Bellhops unique

  • Bellhop's online booking system eliminates the need for in-home estimates, streamlining the moving process compared to traditional movers.
  • The company prioritizes health and safety with protocols like mask-wearing, which is particularly appealing in the current pandemic context.
  • Bellhop's high customer satisfaction rate of 4.8 out of 5 from over 200,000 moves sets it apart in the moving industry.

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Benefits

Perks and benefits - Including paid maternity and paternity leave, health insurance plans, and equity options.

Balance - Unlimited PTO (with a two-week minimum annually) plus paid federal holidays to ensure you get the time you need to rest and reset.

Flexibility - Work from home, a coffeeshop, or on a road trip. We stay flexible because we understand life moves fast.

Growth - From online workshops to conferences, we provide opportunities for your professional growth.

Community - We recognize that people work for people–not for companies. So, we invest in our teams to make sure they stay close even while working remotely.

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