Director of External Affairs

Job Title: Director of External AffairsTeam: External AffairsLocation: In-Person in Chicago (IL)Employment Type: Full-timeFLSA Classification: ExemptStart Date: ASAPAbout BravenBraven is a dynamic national nonprofit organization dedicated to equipping talented college students with the tools they need to secure meaningful opportunities post-graduation throug…

Are you ready to make a significant impact in a rapidly growing startup? As a Founding Engineer at clera, you will be integral to shaping our technology and driving innovation. With a unique opportunity to contribute to our vision from the ground up, we're looking for a passionate and skilled engineer to join our team.

Company OverviewZoro.com stands as a premier eCommerce platform dedicated to delivering an extensive selection of nearly 12 million tools, parts, and supplies tailored for business customers. Since our launch in 2011, we have transformed the B2B industry by providing a consumer-centric online shopping experience, solidifying our position at the forefront of digital innovation in technology and distribution. Our rapid growth has propelled us to exceed $1 billion in annual revenue, and we are excited for what lies ahead!Position Overview:We are in search of a talented Senior Software Engineer to spearhead our PROMOS team, which focuses on developing and enhancing digital promotional experiences across Zoro.com. This includes site-wide deals, targeted personalized offers, and loyalty programs.In this role, you will lead the design and implementation of scalable, secure, and reliable cloud-based solutions spanning the entire stack, from user-friendly interfaces built with Vue.js to robust backend services crafted in TypeScript. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, mentor fellow engineers, and drive technological advancements that enhance both customer-facing features and core platform functionalities.Key Responsibilities:Adopt an AI-first approach, integrating AI-driven workflows into daily development practices.Participate in the design, development, testing, and maintenance of high-performance web applications, focusing on scalability, security, and reliability.Utilize TypeScript extensively for building and maintaining backend services with Node.js, as well as frontend applications.Identify opportunities for improvement in team agreements and workflows through collaboration with peers and stakeholders.Act as a proactive leader during team ceremonies, advocating for best practices and maintaining high standards of quality, agility, and maintainability.Mentor and guide engineers, empowering them to contribute effectively to team objectives.Take the lead in creating and enhancing technical documentation, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and accessibility.Own and resolve critical technical issues, ensuring efficient resolutions while identifying areas for improvement.

About Us: Established in 2001, Vivid Seats (NASDAQ: SEAT) is a premier online ticket marketplace dedicated to connecting fans with their favorite live events, artists, and teams. We believe in the transformative power of experiences and are committed to developing products that foster human connections. Recognized as one of Built In's Top Places to Work in 2025, we consider our people to be our most significant competitive advantage. To support our employees, we cultivate a company culture that empowers them to embrace challenges, promotes collaboration, and strives for continuous evolution through data-driven insights and innovation.We harness cutting-edge technology to drive performance and unleash creativity. As part of our innovative culture, we actively integrate AI tools to enhance decision-making, streamline workflows, and deliver improved results for our customers.

Join Sonsoft Inc as a Xamarin Consultant and play a pivotal role in developing innovative mobile applications. We are looking for a passionate and skilled consultant who can leverage Xamarin technology to create seamless user experiences across various platforms. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to define, design, and ship new features while ensuring the performance, quality, and responsiveness of applications.

Join our dynamic team as a React.JS/UI Consultant where you will leverage your expertise in front-end development to create intuitive and engaging user interfaces for our clients. You will collaborate with designers, product managers, and backend developers to ensure seamless integration and exceptional user experience. This role provides the opportunity to work on innovative projects that challenge your skills and creativity.

Join Coupa Software as a Mid-Market Regional Partner Business Manager in Chicago, Illinois. In this dynamic role, you will be responsible for building and nurturing relationships with our regional partners, driving mutual success, and expanding our market share. Your expertise in partner management and strategic planning will be critical in achieving our growth objectives.

At PsiQuantum, our mission is to revolutionize computing by developing the world's first practical quantum computers—devices designed to unlock groundbreaking advancements in various industries. Since our inception in 2016, we have been dedicated to constructing and deploying million-qubit, fault-tolerant quantum systems.Quantum computers utilize the principles of quantum mechanics to tackle complex problems that are beyond the reach of today's most advanced supercomputers and AI technologies. The influence of our innovations will extend across numerous vital sectors, including energy, pharmaceuticals, finance, agriculture, transportation, and materials.Our cutting-edge architecture is grounded in silicon photonics. By capitalizing on advanced semiconductor manufacturing techniques, in partnership with industry leaders like GlobalFoundries, we harness the same high-volume processes that produce billions of chips for telecommunications and consumer electronics. The inherent advantages of photonics—such as immunity to heat and electromagnetic interference—provide us with a scalable solution that integrates seamlessly with existing cryogenic cooling systems and standard fiber-optic networks.In 2024, PsiQuantum announced government-funded initiatives aimed at constructing our inaugural utility-scale quantum computers in Brisbane, Australia, and Chicago, Illinois. These projects underscore a growing acknowledgment of the strategic and economic significance of quantum computing, emphasizing the urgency to scale our efforts.Additionally, we are engaged in developing the algorithms and software necessary to realize the commercial potential of these systems. Our software and application teams collaborate closely with prominent Fortune 500 companies—including Lockheed Martin, Mercedes-Benz, Boehringer Ingelheim, and Mitsubishi Chemical—to deliver quantum solutions that drive real-world results.Quantum computing signifies not merely an evolution of classical computing, but a transformative shift that enables us to address challenges that are otherwise insurmountable. The possibilities are vast, and we have a defined strategy to bring them to fruition.Join us in this exciting journey.

Join our dynamic team at USTech Solutions as a Build & Release Engineer where you will play a critical role in enhancing our software development process. You will be responsible for the automation and optimization of our build and release pipelines, ensuring high-quality software delivery.

Join Tovala as a Senior Software Engineer and play a pivotal role in developing innovative software solutions that enhance the culinary experience for our customers. You will work collaboratively with a talented team of engineers, product managers, and designers to create cutting-edge applications that integrate seamlessly with our smart oven technology.Your expertise will contribute to the design, development, and maintenance of scalable software systems, ensuring high performance and responsiveness to requests from the front-end. This is an exciting opportunity to shape the future of home cooking through technology.

Join our team at 360IT Professionals as a Web Portal Architect/Lead, where you will play a pivotal role in designing and implementing innovative web portal solutions. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to create user-friendly interfaces and ensure optimal performance of web applications. Your expertise will guide the architecture decisions and help drive the technical direction of our projects.

Join Us in Shaping the Future With nearly six decades of innovation, Coates Group has consistently fostered impactful connections between renowned global brands and their customers. As we continue to build on our legacy, we invite you to be a part of our exciting journey!As a premier technology firm, we specialize in crafting dynamic, intelligent, and personalized customer experiences through our cutting-edge digital hardware, proprietary content management systems, and industry-leading signage solutions. If you've ever ordered at a McDonald's drive-thru or in-store, you've likely interacted with our digital innovations! With a presence in over 50 international markets and nine offices worldwide, our headquarters proudly resides in Sydney, Australia. At Coates Group, we embody the values of a family-owned enterprise infused with the innovative drive of a start-up. Our mission is clear: Creating Connections. Empowering Partnerships. Always Evolving. Our commitment to hard work, creativity, and evolution has established us as industry leaders, recognized with multiple awards, including the prestigious Australia Good Design Award. We proudly achieved the largest hardware deployment in Quick Service Restaurant history.We value curiosity, charisma, and authenticity, leveraging the diverse talents of our team. Our crew consists of imaginative thinkers, kind-hearted enthusiasts, experts, creators, collaborators, and achievers. Together, we are transforming how leading brands utilize technology to enhance customer experiences.As a Product Designer, you will focus on optimizing user experience and interface design for Coates' software products, including our Digital Signage Content Management System (CMS), Switchboard.

Are you ready to drive innovation and create meaningful impact?West Monroe is seeking a visionary Director of Data Engineering to elevate our Technology practice. This role demands a strategic leader who will shape, direct, and expand our Data Engineering offerings in alignment with organizational goals. You will spearhead the development of cutting-edge data platforms, formulate data strategies, and implement cloud solutions, all while providing clients with insightful leadership on leveraging new technologies for business transformation.Your responsibilities will include owning key client accounts, defining project scopes, driving sales initiatives, and leading large-scale data projects.Key Responsibilities:Business Development:Identify and cultivate opportunities with existing clients, qualify leads, and foster new business relationships.Target new strategic clients leveraging established networks and business development acumen.Collaborate with cross-disciplinary teams to identify and exploit sales opportunities.Lead business development meetings with potential clients to understand their needs and convert them into actionable proposals that demonstrate measurable value.Create comprehensive work plans, pricing estimates, and risk assessments for potential engagements.Engage in networking events to expand and leverage a professional and community network.Client Delivery:Lead multidisciplinary teams in delivering services across various industries, maintaining an executive presence with high-level client stakeholders.Guide teams in translating client business goals into effective data and analytics solutions, collaborating closely with data engineering and product teams to achieve impactful outcomes.Ensure quality assurance and maintain regular communication with client executives to align on project progress and outcomes.

Later stands as a pioneer in the influencer marketing landscape, dedicated to empowering brands to craft unforgettable campaigns. By harnessing authentic creator relationships, reliable intelligence, and expert insights, Later alleviates the uncertainties often associated with marketing investments.Our AI-driven platform is built on over a decade of proprietary data, encapsulating billions of social interactions, impressions, and more than $2.4 billion in verified influencer-driven purchases. This extensive data equips teams with the foresight needed to make informed decisions before launching campaigns.With a commitment to blending insightful analytics with professional guidance, Later simplifies the influencer marketing process, allowing brands to select the right creators, implement fully managed campaigns, and achieve substantial growth in awareness, engagement, and revenue. Esteemed brands such as Nike, Wayfair, Unilever, and Southwest Airlines trust Later to merge creativity with performance, ensuring that campaigns not only look appealing but also deliver tangible results. Discover more at later.com.Role Overview:The Senior Engineer will spearhead large-scale projects, deliver impactful features, and uphold exceptional engineering standards. You will tackle intricate challenges, collaborate across diverse teams, and mentor junior engineers, all while enhancing our codebases and promoting a culture of technical excellence. Your extensive knowledge of contemporary software development and Agile methodologies will play a crucial role in shaping our approach to building, scaling, and innovating—significantly impacting product velocity and engineering ethos.Key Responsibilities:Strategic ContributionsDefine, plan, and oversee the delivery of significant features and roadmap initiatives.Clarify and refine requirements across stakeholders in a rapidly evolving environment.Navigate ambiguous requirements and diverse interests to deliver user-friendly features.Contribute to long-term architectural planning and system design.Technical ExecutionLead technical problem-solving efforts for complex, cross-team challenges and production issues.Continuously enhance code quality through reviews, testing, and refactoring.

Join Vibes as a Full Stack Software Engineer II and contribute to the development and maintenance of our cloud-based applications. This hybrid role, based in Chicago, IL, offers you the chance to work with cutting-edge technologies, focusing on backend Ruby on Rails and frontend React development. You will also manage infrastructure deployments using Terraform and ensure the scalability and performance of our applications on AWS cloud services. We are looking for an enthusiastic team player with a growth mindset, excellent communication skills, and a passion for innovation in the rapidly evolving digital consumer engagement landscape.

Join AbbVie as a Regional Business Executive, where you will play a pivotal role in driving our business strategy and fostering relationships with key stakeholders. In this dynamic position, you will leverage your expertise to identify growth opportunities, develop strategic plans, and ensure the successful execution of initiatives across your region.

Join CADDi as a Senior Solutions Architect Expert and be at the forefront of AI innovation, driving transformative solutions for manufacturers in the U.S. You will not only assist our clients but also lead the charge for our product and technology teams, ensuring the development of scalable solutions tailored for the manufacturing sector.Key Responsibilities:Take ownership of the solution architecture process: manage everything from initial discovery and scoping through to proof of concept (POC), testing, and final handover.Engage in hands-on coding and deployment of integrations using Python, TypeScript, or Rust, develop APIs, and establish robust data pipelines.Collaborate effectively across departments, including Sales (for technical scoping and demos), Product (for field feedback and reusability), and Customer Success teams (for enablement and documentation).Create precise technical documentation such as architecture diagrams, statements of work (SOW), test plans, and operational runbooks.Adopt a 0-to-1 mindset: rapidly transition from initial customer discussions to production-ready solutions and develop reusable frameworks for subsequent scaling efforts.Daily Activities:Engage in hands-on development: design, prototype, and build data and AI features, alongside writing services and orchestration code.Conduct customer discovery and value engineering sessions to gather requirements, map data sources, and establish measurable success criteria.Facilitate solution demonstrations and technical workshops to quickly iterate and validate POCs.Productionize solutions: ensure data flows are robust, implement logging and metrics, and add necessary tests and security controls along with deployment pipelines.Provide pre-sales technical support: assist in shaping SOWs, accurately estimating scope and timelines, and mitigating delivery risks.

Role Overview Ripple is hiring a Staff Software Engineer in Chicago, Illinois. This role focuses on building software that advances Ripple’s blockchain technology. The position involves designing and developing applications that scale, perform reliably, and respond quickly to user needs. What You Will Do Develop software solutions that support Ripple’s blockchain products Work closely with teams across engineering, product, and other functions Ensure applications deliver strong performance and responsiveness Apply deep software development experience to solve complex technical challenges Impact This role helps shape the future of finance by building technology that supports Ripple’s mission.

About Aikido Security Transforming Security for Developers. Aikido Security builds developer-focused security tools that fit into modern workflows. The goal: help teams reduce risk without slowing down software delivery. Founded in 2022 by seasoned entrepreneurs, Aikido has raised $85 million and is growing quickly. The company aims to replace legacy security solutions, letting engineering teams focus on building while automation handles the rest. Role Overview: Solutions Engineer (Pre-Sales) Based in Chicago, this Solutions Engineer role sits at the intersection of technology and sales. Working side by side with Account Executives, Solutions Engineers help prospects understand, evaluate, and adopt the Aikido Security platform. The position is pre-sales, focused on guiding technical conversations and supporting the sales process. What You Will Do Lead product demonstrations and technical deep dives for potential customers Support technical evaluations and proof-of-concept projects Translate complex security concepts into clear, actionable insights for developers and security teams Showcase the value of Aikido’s platform to technical stakeholders Work closely with sales to move deals forward What Matters for Success Ability to explain technical details in a way that makes sense to both developers and security professionals Comfort presenting and demonstrating software to technical audiences Strong collaboration with sales and technical teams Location Chicago, Illinois, United States

About UsAt yassi, we are a profitable and rapidly growing startup based in Chicago, dedicated to developing state-of-the-art vehicle and driver information systems tailored for businesses. Our web-based B2B platform is utilized by Fortune 500 companies and innovative startups, allowing you to witness the immediate impact of your contributions. We blend the agility of a startup with the financial stability of an established business, ensuring you can thrive in a fast-paced, innovative culture without the typical stress associated with early-stage companies.Join our small, dynamic team where your work has a direct influence on the company's growth trajectory. With a flat organizational structure, you will collaborate directly with our CTO, enabling swift decision-making and execution.We are passionate about technology and operate with a cutting-edge tech stack. Our backend is powered by Golang (hosted on AWS) and we implement both gRPC and REST for our services. While the front-end utilizes Node.js and Next.js, your primary focus will be on backend and infrastructure development. If you are enthusiastic about high-performance systems, real-world data, and desire to lead architectural decisions, you will thrive here. We prioritize speed and iteration, valuing engineers who take initiative. Each team member has significant ownership over the product, allowing your ideas and code to shape the future of our platform.This role embraces a hybrid-remote work model in Chicago, promoting collaboration both in-person and remotely. You will be expected to collaborate in our Chicago office 2-3 days per week.Due to the sensitive nature of the information we manage, candidates must be eligible to work in the United States and undergo an enhanced criminal background check. If you are an experienced software engineer eager to apply your leadership and technical skills to make a substantial impact in a rapidly scaling startup and the industry, we invite you to apply for this exciting opportunity.