Head Of Product & Engineering

Location: Seattle, WA (Hybrid – candidates must be able to work from our downtown Seattle office at least once per week) Housing Connector expands access to stable housing by building partnerships between property owners, service providers, and public agencies. Through these partnerships, we have already helped more than 12,000 people access housing across multiple markets. To support and scale this work, we are building the platform that enables these partnerships to operate across markets. As we expand nationally, we are entering a new phase of product maturity. We are looking for a senior product leader to help evolve our platform from a strong early system into a scalable, secure product that supports partnerships across multiple housing markets. This role leads product strategy while overseeing engineering delivery and platform scalability. It partners closely with the CEO and executive team to shape how the platform evolves to support Housing Connector’s growth. The platform you build will help expand housing access for thousands of people across the country. What You Will Own Product Strategy & Vision
Define and evolve the product and technology vision in alignment with Housing Connector’s mission and growth strategy
Clarify and validate product-market fit across key user groups and partners
Define product success metrics and establish analytics to measure adoption, user behavior, and platform performance
Integrate insights from partners, market teams, and platform users into ongoing product decisions Organizational Product Leadership
Introduce product management discipline and decision frameworks across the organization
Partner with executive leadership, market leaders, and operations teams to align platform investment with organizational priorities
Serve as the senior internal voice for product strategy
Shift the organization from reactive feature requests toward disciplined, impact-based prioritization Product Execution & Operating Model
Establish structured intake, prioritization, and roadmap planning processes
Lead sprint planning, backlog refinement, and release cycles
Improve engineering delivery predictability through clear planning and release cadence
Guide the evolution of internal systems that support market teams, partner management, and program delivery Engineering Leadership
Lead and grow a high-performing engineering team
Establish engineering delivery standards that ensure reliable, secure, and high-quality product releases
Partner with engineers on technical design and architecture decisions to support long-term platform scalability
Guide evolving security and data protection standards as the platform matures Budget & Resource Stewardship
Manage the product and engineering budget
Recommend investment tradeoffs aligned with strategic priorities
Partner with executive leadership on hiring and team growth What We’re Looking For
8+ years of product and technology leadership experience
Experience building and scaling B2B SaaS, marketplace, or multi-sided platforms
Strong foundation in product management, including product strategy, roadmap development, and product-market fit
Technical fluency and the ability to lead engineering teams and collaborate effectively with engineers
Proven ability to translate user feedback and operational insights into scalable product direction
Experience driving adoption across multiple markets or customer groups
Experience leading lean engineering or product teams
Experience transitioning a product from early traction to operational scale
Ability to operate effectively in ambiguity and resource-constrained environments
Strong judgment balancing speed, quality, and long-term scalability Success in Year One
A clear and communicated product vision aligned with organizational strategy
A prioritized roadmap adopted across leadership and teams
A structured intake and prioritization model for product development
Defined product success metrics and adoption dashboards
Improved consistency and transparency in engineering delivery
Key engineering talent hired and onboarded to support platform growth
Early platform adoption milestones achieved across priority markets Why Join Housing Connector Housing Connector sits at the intersection of housing, technology, and social impact. Our platform enables partnerships between property owners, service providers, and public agencies to expand access to stable housing. As Head of Product & Engineering, you will shape the platform that powers this model as it scales nationally. The systems you build will directly influence how communities expand housing access and how thousands of people secure stable homes. This is an opportunity to lead a mission-driven platform at a pivotal moment in its evolution, transforming a strong early system into a scalable product that supports housing access across markets. Benefits Housing Connector offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the well-being of our team: • Comprehensive Health Coverage – Medical, dental, and vision plans. Housing Connector pays 100% of employee premiums and 50% of premiums for partners and dependents. • 401(k) with Employer Match (up to 6%) – Plan for your future with a retirement savings program and employer match. • Generous Paid Time Off – 22+ days of PTO in the first year, plus dedicated Community Service Leave. • Extensive Holiday Schedule – Includes 11 paid holidays and a full week off between Christmas and New Year’s Day. • Paid Parental Leave (12 Weeks) – Paid leave to support employees welcoming a new child. • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – Confidential resources for mental health, financial, and personal support. • Life Insurance – Employer-provided life insurance coverage. • Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA & Dependent Care FSA) – Tax-advantaged accounts for healthcare and dependent care expenses. • Professional Development Reimbursement – Up to $500 annually to support professional growth and learning.