Head of Engineering

mintlify· Engineering
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📍 New York City📍 San FranciscoFullTime💰 USD 250K–400K

About this role

Why Mintlify?

We're on a mission to empower builders.

  • Massive reach: Our docs platform serves 100 million+ developers every year and powers documentation for 20,000+ companies, including Anthropic, Microsoft, PayPal, Spotify, Coinbase, X, and over 20% of the last YC batch.

  • Small team, huge impact: We recently passed 65 employees and raised a $45 million Series B led by A16Z and Salesforce Ventures. Each new hire has a huge impact on shaping the company's trajectory.

  • Culture of slope over y-intercept: We value learning velocity, grit, and unapologetically unique personalities.

We grew in value faster than headcount and we’re looking to align the two quickly.

What you'll do

  • Partner directly with the founders. We are looking for a strategic thought partner who can challenge thinking, help shape company and product strategy, translate that vision into engineering priorities, and take real ownership of the decisions required to scale the business.

  • Build a world class engineering organization. Demand is outpacing Mintlify’s current engineering capacity, making talent and execution one of the biggest constraints on growth. Scale the team, attract exceptional talent, and build the organization needed to capitalize on the demand already in front of the company.

  • Turn product innovation into Mintlify’s next phase of growth. Help develop and launch major new product lines as the company expands beyond its core documentation platform, enabling multiple product bets to run in parallel without sacrificing speed, quality, or reliability.

  • Own engineering execution and the technical foundation. Set priorities across product, platform, and infrastructure, improve engineering velocity and reliability, and ensure the organization can support Mintlify’s rapidly growing scale and enterprise customer base.

What we’re looking for

 
  • Proven scaling experience. Has scaled an engineering organization from roughly 10 to 50 engineers at an early stage company and understands the challenges that come with rapid growth.

  • Deep technical credibility. A hands on engineering leader with strong experience across modern backend systems, cloud infrastructure, platform architecture, and systems at scale.

  • An exceptional talent builder. Has a track record of identifying, recruiting, developing, and retaining high caliber engineers and views recruiting as a core part of the job.

  • Strong product and business judgment. Has owned a product line end to end and understands how engineering decisions connect to customer needs, product outcomes, and company growth.

  • A first principles, high agency leader. Low ego, comfortable with ambiguity, willing to give direct feedback, and thoughtful about designing the right processes and operating rhythms for the company’s current stage rather than importing a playbook from somewhere else.

Company Benefits:

  • Competitive compensation and equity

  • 20 days paid time off every year

  • 401k with Employer Match

  • monthly wellness stipend

  • 100% employee coverage for Health, Dental, Vision

  • Commute stipend to help get you to and from work

  • Free lunch and dinners

  • Annual team offsite (previously went to Alaska, Hawaii, Jackson Hole)

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the salary for the Head of Engineering role at mintlify?
The listed salary for this Head of Engineering position at mintlify is USD 250K–400K. This is an FullTime role.
Where is the Head of Engineering position at mintlify located?
This Head of Engineering role at mintlify is based in New York City, San Francisco. The position is listed as on-site or hybrid. Check the full job description or apply directly to confirm the work arrangement.
Is the Head of Engineering role at mintlify full-time or part-time?
This is listed as a FullTime position. It is posted as a Head of Engineering role in the Engineering department at mintlify.
Which team or department does the Head of Engineering at mintlify belong to?
This Head of Engineering position is part of the Engineering department at mintlify. See the full job description for more information about the team structure and responsibilities.
How do I apply for the Head of Engineering position at mintlify?
Click the "Apply Now" button on this page. You will be redirected to mintlify's official application portal hosted on ashby where you can submit your application directly.
When was the Head of Engineering job at mintlify posted?
This Head of Engineering position at mintlify was posted on Oct 14, 2026. Apply as soon as possible — early applications are often reviewed first.
Head of Engineering
mintlify · 💰 USD 250K–400K
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