Job description
About Burq
Burq started with an ambitious mission: how can we turn the complex process of offering delivery into a simple turnkey solution.
It’s a big mission and now we want you to join us to make it even bigger! 🚀
We’re already backed by some of the Valley’s leading venture capitalists, including Village Global, the fund whose investors include Bill Gates, Jeff Bezos, Mark Zuckerberg, Reid Hoffman, and Sara Blakely. We have assembled a world-class team all over the globe.
We operate at scale, but we’re still a small team relative to the opportunity. We have a staggering amount of work ahead. That means you have an unprecedented opportunity to grow while doing the most important work of your career.
Here’s a quick overview of what you will be doing:
Director of Engineering
We’re growing rapidly and looking for a Director of Engineering to lead our engineering team into the next stage of growth, scale our platform, and drive our applied AI/ML initiatives. This is a high-impact leadership role for someone who’s deeply technical, people-first, and eager to roll up their sleeves.
What You’ll Do
- Own and scale Burq’s technical architecture — backend, APIs, web, and internal tools.
- Lead the engineering team (core + AI/ML) — guide and mentor a high-performing group of engineers and data/ML specialists.
- Partner with Product and Design to build, launch, and enhance features that power millions of deliveries.
- Drive the development of AI/ML-powered systems (e.g., provider selection, dynamic pricing, automated incident resolution).
- Design and implement scalable, reliable, and secure systems.
- Establish technical strategy and roadmap, ensuring tight alignment with business goals.
- Build and improve engineering processes that balance speed, quality, and reliability.
What We’re Looking For
- 7+ years of engineering experience (with at least 2-3 years in a technical leadership role).
- Experience scaling SaaS platforms, APIs, or logistics/marketplace systems.
- Strong backend systems design experience (e.g., distributed systems, high-volume APIs).
- Hands-on experience shipping AI/ML-powered products — especially applied ML (not just research).
- Ability to lead a team of engineers + ML practitioners, balancing priorities across both areas.
- Startup mentality — you roll up your sleeves, move fast, and make pragmatic decisions.
- Clear, confident communication skills — able to collaborate with founders, execs, and customers.
Why Join Burq
- Be part of a high-growth startup redefining last-mile delivery.
- Lead a global engineering team solving complex, real-world logistics challenges.
- Work on meaningful AI/ML problems that directly impact businesses and communities.
- Shape Burq’s technology and culture as we scale.
Investing in you 🙏
- Competitive Salary, Stock Options, and Performance-based Bonuses
- Fully Remote
- Comprehensive Medical, Vision and Dental Insurance
- Reimbursement for educational courses
At Burq, we value diversity. We are an equal opportunity employer: we do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
