Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features.Koyfin is a fast-growing fintech company building a powerful and intuitive analytics platform used by financial advisors and individual investors to research investment ideas, manage portfolios and grow new business.We believe every investor deserves world-class research tools without the complexity or price tag of legacy platforms. That's why we've built a sleek, customizable experience with robust data coverage and stunning visualizations to help users make smarter investment decisions.Our impact so far:One of the fastest-growing platforms for financial advisors, driven by product-led growthRecognized by users as a top-rated analytics solution on G2Consistent record-breaking growth in usage and revenueCash flow positive and proud of itAbout the RoleKoyfin has achieved strong product-market fit and profitable growth. The next phase is about scaling our technology, team, and innovation capacity to serve millions of investors globally.We've gone from 0 to 1, and now we're going from 1 to 100. As Head of Engineering, your mission is to evolve Koyfin's architecture and organization to deliver greater velocity, reliability, and technical leverage as we scale. You'll work closely with the executive team to bring innovative features to life, ensure performance and reliability, and maintain the craftsmanship that defines the Koyfin experience.Our product is loved, our growth is strong, and our challenge is scale. This role is for a builder who thrives on turning great engineering into lasting advantage, shaping not just our technology but also our culture and company trajectory.What you'll be doingDefine and execute Koyfin's technical strategy across front-end, back-end, and infrastructure to deliver a fast, reliable,



and visually rich analytics experienceScale our architecture and data systems to handle growing user demand, large‐scale market data ingestion, and global performance optimizationLead, manage, and grow the engineering organization, building a strong leadership layer and clear paths for career developmentPartner with Product and Design to shape the roadmap, set delivery priorities, and ensure each release meets high standards of usability and technical excellenceDevelop a long‐term technical roadmap that aligns with business growth and product expansion goalsEvolve Koyfin's platform toward modular, scalable services that support new data sources, analytics, and AI‐driven insightsImplement engineering processes that improve code quality, development velocity, and system reliability, including CI/CD, observability, and release practicesBuild a solid engineering leadership team and mentor emerging managersDefine clear career paths, hiring strategies, and performance frameworks that balance speed, ownership, and technical excellenceFoster a culture of accountability, curiosity, and craftsmanshipOwn security, compliance, and data governance with a focus on SOC 2 readiness and secure architectureDeliver key infrastructure and performance improvements to support 3x user growth while maintaining reliability and uptimeManage engineering budgets and vendor relationships to ensure smart,



sustainable technical investmentsWhat We're Looking ForYou're a product‐minded technical leader who thrives on building teams, systems, and culture that scale. You balance pragmatism and vision, knowing when to move fast and when to build for the long term.10+ years of experience in software engineering, including 5+ years in engineering leadership roles (Head of Engineering, Director, or VP level)Proven experience scaling SaaS or B2C web platforms, ideally in fintech or data‐driven productsDeep technical background in web application architecture (React, Node.Js, TypeScript, Python, or similar)Strong grasp of infrastructure, DevOps, and cloud systems (AWS or Google Cloud)Track record of building, mentoring, and retaining high‐performing engineering teamsExcellent communicator who can partner effectively with founders, PMs, and designersPassion for product quality, user experience, and operational excellenceExperience managing distributed or remote‐first teamsAlignment with our values: Customer First, Humility & Respect, Teamwork, Continuous Improvement, and GSD ("Get Sh*t Done")What we offerA culture of openness, curiosity, and high performance where ideas win on merit and bureaucracy stays lowA fully remote, results‐driven team that ships fast and learns directly from usersCompetitive compensation including stock optionsFull benefits package including medical, dental, and 401k contributionsA product‐led company that trusts its people and values craftsmanshipHigh‐performance gear and resources to support your productivitySeniority levelExecutiveEmployment typeFull‐timeJob functionEngineering and Information TechnologyReferrals increase your chances of interviewing at Koyfin by 2x #J-18808-Ljbffr

📌 Head Of Engineering (Ottawa)
🏢 Koyfin
📍 Ottawa