Director of Engineering

• The Role
• We're looking for a Director of Engineering to serve as the primary technical leader for PRPL's internal operations and client project oversight. This is a senior, hands-on leadership role - the connective tissue between our creative and engineering teams, our internal IT infrastructure, and the technical direction of client engagements.
• You'll oversee day-to-day IT operations, manage a small internal IT/dev team, and serve as a trusted technical advisor on client projects. You'll also play a key planning and oversight role as PRPL continues to evolve how it delivers work, incorporating AI tooling, modern web technologies, and scalable processes across our organization.

What You'll Own

Internal IT & Infrastructure

Own PRPL's internal technology stack - tools, licenses, systems, security, and vendor relationships

Manage and mentor a small internal IT/development team

Ensure reliability, security, and scalability of internal systems across the organization

Evaluate and implement new tools and platforms that improve team efficiency and reduce friction

Maintain IT documentation, access controls, and compliance practices

Client-Facing Technical Oversight

Serve as a technical advisor and sanity check on client project scopes, architectures, and timelines

Participate in discovery, estimation, and planning for technical engagements - translating client needs into sound technical approaches

Review technical deliverables and provide oversight to ensure quality and consistency across projects\

Act as a bridge between PRPL's account and creative teams and the technical realities of execution

Occasional direct client communication on technical matters

What We're Looking For

Must-Haves

Proven experience managing IT infrastructure and internal systems (network, SaaS, endpoints, security)

Demonstrated experience in a client-facing technical role - agency, consulting, or similar environment strongly preferred

Comfortable leading and developing a small team

Fluency across a mixed technology stack - WordPress, custom web applications, and modern frontend frameworks

Strong communication skills; able to translate technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders

Based in or able to commute to Orlando, FL up to 3 days/week

Strong Pluses

Hands-on familiarity with AI tooling - LLMs, AI-assisted development, or AI-driven workflow automation

Experience working in a digital or creative agency environment

Comfort with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure) and modern DevOps practices

Background in web development (React, Next.js, or similar)