Overview
Arketa is building the operating system for modern fitness and wellness. Our mission is to make wellness more accessible by empowering studios and wellness entrepreneurs to grow beyond in-person classes. We provide a powerful, all-in-one platform to manage and scale hybrid wellness businesses—whether online, in-person, or both. With Arketa, users can easily manage schedules, accept bookings and payments, build on-demand video libraries, host retreats, and run marketing campaigns via text and email. We also offer fully branded apps and websites, so studios can deliver a seamless, professional experience across every customer touchpoint. We’ve raised $15M in Series A funding and are growing quickly. It’s a unique moment to join us—we’re building a category-defining company in a fast-moving space, and we’re looking for teammates who are excited to help shape the future of wellness.
Role Director of Engineering to lead and scale our engineering team as we enter our next stage of growth. You’ll play a critical role in building systems that power thousands of wellness businesses globally. This is a leadership role for someone who is deeply technical, people-first, and excited to roll up their sleeves.
What You’ll Do
Lead and mentor a team of high-performing engineers across our Core and CRM teams
Collaborate with product, design, and go-to-market teams to ship high-impact features that directly drive customer value
Own technical strategy and execution—from system architecture and infrastructure to delivery processes and quality
Scale engineering practices, including hiring, performance management, and culture-building
Champion fast, maintainable code and a bias toward shipping
Set and uphold a high bar for engineering excellence and operational efficiency
What We’re Looking For
8+ years of experience as an engineer, with 3+ years in a leadership role managing teams
Experience building and scaling customer-facing web applications (ideally in TypeScript, Node.js, React, Firestore/MongoDB)
Strong technical judgment and a proven ability to make architecture and prioritization tradeoffs
A builder’s mindset—you care about velocity, product quality, and enabling your team to move fast
Excellent communicator who thrives in a cross-functional, fast-paced startup environment
Passion for wellness, startups, or empowering small business owners is a plus
What We Offer
Competitive Salary, Stock Options, and Performance-based Bonuses
Comprehensive Medical, Vision and Dental Insurance
Unlimited PTO
Annual Company Offsites
Wellness Reimbursement
Catered Lunches/Snacks
Ownership and Opportunity for Advancement
Salary: for this role, base annual pay range is $200,000–$260,000, with equity and performance-based bonuses as part of total compensation. We may also reference compensation ranges of $220K–$280K where applicable.
Arketa is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to diversity in its workforce. We actively encourage applications from all qualified individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We believe that a diverse and inclusive workplace fosters innovation and creativity, and we welcome candidates who share our values of respect, collaboration, and excellence.
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Role Director of Engineering to lead and scale our engineering team as we enter our next stage of growth. You’ll play a critical role in building systems that power thousands of wellness businesses globally. This is a leadership role for someone who is deeply technical, people-first, and excited to roll up their sleeves.
What You’ll Do
Lead and mentor a team of high-performing engineers across our Core and CRM teams
Collaborate with product, design, and go-to-market teams to ship high-impact features that directly drive customer value
Own technical strategy and execution—from system architecture and infrastructure to delivery processes and quality
Scale engineering practices, including hiring, performance management, and culture-building
Champion fast, maintainable code and a bias toward shipping
Set and uphold a high bar for engineering excellence and operational efficiency
What We’re Looking For
8+ years of experience as an engineer, with 3+ years in a leadership role managing teams
Experience building and scaling customer-facing web applications (ideally in TypeScript, Node.js, React, Firestore/MongoDB)
Strong technical judgment and a proven ability to make architecture and prioritization tradeoffs
A builder’s mindset—you care about velocity, product quality, and enabling your team to move fast
Excellent communicator who thrives in a cross-functional, fast-paced startup environment
Passion for wellness, startups, or empowering small business owners is a plus
What We Offer
Competitive Salary, Stock Options, and Performance-based Bonuses
Comprehensive Medical, Vision and Dental Insurance
Unlimited PTO
Annual Company Offsites
Wellness Reimbursement
Catered Lunches/Snacks
Ownership and Opportunity for Advancement
Salary: for this role, base annual pay range is $200,000–$260,000, with equity and performance-based bonuses as part of total compensation. We may also reference compensation ranges of $220K–$280K where applicable.
Arketa is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to diversity in its workforce. We actively encourage applications from all qualified individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We believe that a diverse and inclusive workplace fosters innovation and creativity, and we welcome candidates who share our values of respect, collaboration, and excellence.
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