Senior Director of Engineering

At ClickUp, we’re not just building software. We’re architecting the future of work! In a world overwhelmed by work sprawl, we saw a better way. That’s why we created the first truly converged AI workspace, unifying tasks, docs, chat, calendar, and enterprise search, all supercharged by context-driven AI, empowering millions of teams to break free from silos, reclaim their time, and unlock new levels of productivity. At ClickUp, you’ll have the opportunity to learn, use, and pioneer AI in ways that shape not only our product, but the future of work itself. Join us and be part of a bold, innovative team that’s redefining what’s possible! 🚀

• Lead, mentor, and manage 2+ engineering teams, ensuring high morale, strong execution, and technical excellence
• Drive the velocity of feature development while maintaining quality, reliability, and performance in your ownership area
• Oversee hiring, onboarding, and professional development for your teams
• Balance operational urgency handling incidents and driving resolution with long-term technical strategy
• Foster a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and innovation
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Product, Design, and other stakeholders to deliver on company priorities
• Identify and remove obstacles to team success, ensuring healthy, autonomous teams that require minimal oversight
• Champion ClickUp’s mission to unify productivity tools and shape the future of work

• 10+ years of engineering experience, with 3+ years in engineering leadership roles (managing managers and multiple teams)
• Proven track record of building and scaling high-performing engineering teams in a SaaS or tech environment
• Deep technical expertise in backend system design or frontend component architecture
• Strong operational skills—able to drive incidents to resolution and implement process improvements
• Demonstrated ability to motivate teams in high-velocity, high-expectation environments
• Experience balancing feature delivery with quality, performance, and reliability
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and stakeholder management skills
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience)

• Shape the future of work at a hyper-growth, pre-IPO SaaS leader
• Lead teams building products used by millions globally
• Thrive in a culture of innovation, autonomy, and impact
• Work alongside top talent in a collaborative, AI-driven environment
• Competitive compensation, equity, and world-class benefits

Unsure if you meet all the qualifications of this job description but are deeply excited about the role? We hire based on ambition, grit, and a passion for improving the way people work. If you think ClickUp is the company for you, we encourage you to apply!

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