Director of Engineering

We're looking for a Director of Technology 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.

• 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

• 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

• 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—Word Press, 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

• 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 Dev Ops practices
• Background in web development (React, Next.js, or similar)