About the job
About Us
At Ruby Labs, we pride ourselves on being a pioneering technology firm dedicated to developing groundbreaking consumer products. Our diverse portfolio spans the health, education, and entertainment sectors. As we innovate for the future, we seek passionate and talented individuals to join our dynamic teams. Discover more about our journey at https://rubylabs.com/about-us/.
About the Role
We are in search of a Deputy Head of Engineering to serve as the technical steward and indispensable partner to the Head of Engineering. This role transcends traditional management; you will be pivotal in ensuring the architectural integrity, security, and technical excellence of our initiatives. Your mission will be to harmonize high-level engineering strategies with daily operational execution.
Our Tech Stack:
- Core Technologies: Node.js, Next.js, TypeScript
- Infrastructure: Cloudflare, AWS (RDS, compute, networking)
- Databases & ORM: Postgres, Supabase, Drizzle, Prisma
- Analytics & Growth Tools: Growthbook (A/B testing), Mixpanel, Google Analytics, GTM
- Innovation Focus: AI integration & MCP (Model Context Protocol)
Key Responsibilities
- Architectural Oversight: Ensure all projects adhere to established architectural standards, approving changes and maintaining scalability for the future.
- Code Quality Assurance: Uphold high standards for code quality across teams, identifying bottlenecks and ensuring alignment with best practices.
- Project Initiation: Actively participate in the setup and configuration of new projects, ensuring optimal deployment from Day 1 (CI/CD, environment variables, hosting).
- Security & Compliance: Implement and supervise security measures at both the code and hosting levels (e.g., WAF configuration, secure headers, data encryption).
- Innovation Leadership: Spearhead the adoption of new technologies, particularly focused on AI-driven workflows to boost developer productivity.
- Growth Engineering: Oversee the technical aspects of A/B testing through Growthbook and ensure accurate data tracking via Mixpanel.

