Senior Director of Engineering
Company: ClickUp
Location: Washington
Posted on: February 24, 2026
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Job Description:
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! ClickUp is
seeking a Senior Director of Engineering to lead and inspire
multiple engineering teams in building the future of productivity.
In this high-impact leadership role, you’ll drive the execution,
morale, hiring, and technical excellence of 2 teams, balancing the
velocity of feature development with the highest standards of
quality and performance. You’ll play a pivotal role in shaping our
engineering culture, scaling our technology, and delivering
innovative solutions that empower millions of users worldwide. The
ideal candidate is a hands-on technical leader with deep expertise
in backend system design or frontend component architecture,
operational rigor, and a passion for developing high-performing
teams. You thrive in fast-paced environments, excel at driving
progress on both large-scale projects and the small tasks that keep
teams moving, and know how to keep teams motivated even when the
bar is high. If you’re energized by complex challenges and want to
make a lasting impact at a hyper-growth, AI-driven SaaS company,
this is your opportunity to lead at scale. The Role: • 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 Qualifications : • 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) Why Join ClickUp? • 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
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