Stay actively engaged in architecture, design reviews, prototyping, and experimentation.
Write code for high impact prototypes, technical spikes, or complex system components when needed.
Break down ambiguous, exploratory concepts into testable experiments and incremental technical paths.
Ensure solutions are cloud native, secure, observable, and aligned to long-term ClubLabs engineering standards.
Lead the applied R&D function, overseeing discovery, technology scouting, prototyping, piloting, and structured experimentation.
Establish a repeatable R&D methodology: hypothesis driven research, rapid iteration cycles, and clear criteria for progression or sunset.
Explore emerging technologies (AI/ML, IoT, autonomous systems, data science, mobility, fintech/insurtech advancements) and assess strategic relevance.
Build strong transition frameworks ensuring successful handoff of prototypes and pilots to production engineering teams.
Lead, mentor, and grow engineering leaders—developing both technical and people leadership capabilities.
Partner with Product, Design, QA, and operational teams to align priorities and sequence R&D pipelines.
Identify systemic risks, dependencies, bottlenecks and drive resolutions.
Champion an engineering culture rooted in context sharing, iteration, continuous improvement, and shared ownership.
Foster a psychologically safe environment with direct, constructive feedback and a growth mindset.
Strengthen cross team alignment and elevate the overall engineering craft.

Requirements

Proven experience leading software engineering teams and developing other engineering leaders.
Demonstrated ability to build prototypes, write code, and engage deeply in technical problem-solving.
Strong product instincts with a history of running experiments and driving concepts from idea → pilot → measurable impact.
Experience owning or contributing to applied R&D, innovation labs, or advanced technology exploration.
Comfort operating in fast paced, iterative environments with evolving priorities.
Exceptional communication, influencing, and cross functional partnership skills.
Experience in AI/ML, IoT, autonomous systems, data platforms, mobility, fintech, or insurtech is a plus.
High integrity, strong decision-making skills, and the ability to operate both strategically and tactically.

Benefits

Health coverage for medical, dental, vision
401(K) saving plans with company match AND Pension
Tuition assistance
Floating holidays and PTO for community volunteer programs
Paid parental leave
Wellness programs
Employee discounts (membership, insurance, travel, entertainment, services and more!)

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.

Hard Skills & Tools

prototypingtechnical spikescloud native solutionsR&D methodologyhypothesis driven researchrapid iteration cyclesAI/MLIoTdata sciencefintech

Soft Skills

leadershipmentoringcommunicationinfluencingcross functional partnershipproblem-solvingdecision-makinggrowth mindsetpsychological safetycontext sharing