Inkitt is building the Disney of the 21st Century, standing at the forefront of technology and entertainment. Leveraging AI and predictive algorithms, Inkitt discovers unknown stories and turns them into blockbuster hits, producing a new $1M ebook every 4 weeks and selling directly to consumers through its Galatea app. Inkitt has become the 11th most bestseller-generating publisher in the world, boasting a 40x higher hit-rate than traditional publishers. Recently raising a Series C and backed by some of the top VC’s such as: Khosla, Kleiner Perkins, and NEA Ventures, our recent expansion into GalateaTV is only the beginning of our journey to becoming the next-gen entertainment powerhouse.
What You'll Do:
Lead feature engineering across Inkitt’s portfolio of Mobile Apps and Web Sites, including future apps we have not thought of yet
Identify and recruit top product engineers and build a team rooted in high-performing results-oriented culture
Build a strong engineering brand for our team by scheduling and hosting events and creating a persistent online presence
Provide visibility and clarity into the operation of your team and the technology you produce and identify opportunities for leveling up
Leverage and evangelize the use of Artificial Intelligence in all aspects of your team’s and greater company’s operations
Participate in leadership-wide brainstorms, help identify opportunities for business growth, and develop rapid prototypes to validate potential new products or features
What You'll Bring:
Experienced in a leading/managing a consumer-focused Product Engineering Team made up of 5-10+ engineers
You have extensive experience in hands-on Software Engineering in full-stack mobile development
Know everything there is to know about creating, monitoring and improving delivery KPIs
A collaborative mindset and excellent English language skills that allow you to solve problems side-by-side with stakeholders from various backgrounds and perspectives
A strong understanding of quality product engineering, allowing you to balance between shipping things quickly and maximizing user value, while ensuring stability and codebase maintainability
Able to give constructive feedback, set objectives and develop suitable Personal Development Plans
Experience in attracting, onboarding, developing, and retaining diverse top talent in your teams is a plus
You have worked in a small company environment, collaborating directly with CEO / Leadership Suite and find being this close to company’s helm a strong plus
Location: 3x Onsite in San Francisco, CA
Who We Are Looking For:
Autonomous
Bring solutions instead of problems
Data driven
Quick to action
A high functioning workaholic
Looking for exponential career growth
Have lots of fun building a generational AI x Entertainment company
What We'll Offer:
401k plan, designed to help you save for the future for US based employees
Health benefits tailored to your needs, including medical, dental, and vision coverage for US based employees
Professional coaching for everyone
Team-building events, including our annual Tulum trip
Unlimited access to our Galatea app and Galatea TV app
Unlimited budget for self-development books
Charity donation of your choice at your one year anniversary
Free lunch in office everyday
Class Pass membership for US based employee and gym access for Berlin employees
Dog/cat friendly offices in Berlin and San Francisco
At Inkitt, we strive to build a company culture and provide employment opportunities based on diversity and inclusion. We believe every author should have an equal opportunity to succeed, as should our team members. As a growing team from 20+ countries, we welcome everyone to apply.
We look forward to hearing from you!
