Director of IT

Coder is on a mission to build enterprise software that makes software developers’ lives easier and keeps them in flow. Across our portfolio, we have over 90,000 GitHub stars and support developers at leading enterprises like Discord, Square, and Mercedes-Benz.

As the Director of IT, you will be Coder’s first dedicated IT hire and will have a unique opportunity to take ownership of our IT operations and strategy, ensuring our team has the infrastructure, systems, and tools to excel. This role is both strategic and hands-on, requiring you to build processes, policies, and teams while addressing immediate IT needs. You'll work closely with leadership to ensure our IT strategy aligns with the company’s long-term goals and supports scalability, security, and efficiency.

What you’ll do here…

• Build and lead the IT function at Coder - establish the vision, roadmap, and strategy to support a rapidly scaling organization

• Develop, maintain, and enforce IT/security policies with a solutions-oriented approach

• Design, implement, and manage a scalable IT infrastructure to support a remote workforce

• Administer Coder’s toolchain including core company systems and Okta/SSO

• Build end-user support processes and manage IT helpdesk and provide interim helpdesk support as the IT team is built

• Develop and implement a system for physical asset management (laptops, monitors, etc.)

• Support security-related questionnaires and RFPs from internal teams

• Partner with Coder leadership to identify and address the company’s evolving IT needs and ensure the IT functions supports business priorities

What we’re looking for…

• 10+ years of experience in IT (Information Technology), including leadership roles in high-growth starts-ups

• Proven experience building the IT function from the ground up, including systems, policies and teams

• Experience managing remote-first IT environments, including cloud-based systems, SaaS platforms, and device management for distributed teams

• Player-coach mentality, team builder

• Exceptional technical aptitude

• High attention to detail

• Excellent communication skills, including the ability to work with stakeholders at all levels

Bonus tacos if you have…

• (Tacos? If you need an ice-breaker, ask how we say thanks by giving tacos!)

• Experience creating and/or implementing corporate security best practices

• Experience working in a blend of startups and larger enterprise organizations

• A curiosity about the latest tech trends and what is going on in the world of developer tools

Interview Process 

We believe that the interview process should be consistent and enjoyable. We value your time and hope to get through the interview process in two to three weeks if schedules allow. During this time, you will be able to meet a mix of individual contributors, managers, and leadership.

Coder is a Proud Equal Opportunity Employer

We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to qualified applicants and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, pregnancy, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.