VP of Software Engineering
January 30
🏡 Remote – Anywhere in Canada
Description
• Develop and execute the engineering strategy aligned with the overall business goals. • Provide leadership to multiple engineering teams and foster a collaborative and innovative culture. • Drive technology innovation and ensure the development of scalable and high-performance software solutions. • Oversee the end-to-end product development lifecycle, ensuring timely and high-quality delivery. • Collaborate with product management to translate business requirements into technical solutions. • Implement best practices for software development, coding standards, and quality assurance. • Manage technical operations to ensure the reliability and scalability of systems. • Implement and optimize infrastructure, security, and DevOps practices. • Establish and maintain effective processes for monitoring, incident response, and system maintenance. • Attract, hire, and retain top engineering talent. • Foster a culture of continuous learning and professional development. • Provide mentorship and leadership to engineering managers and team members. • Collaborate cross-functionally with other departments, such as product management, sales, and marketing. • Work closely with executives to align engineering strategies with overall company objectives.
Requirements
• Proven experience (5+ years) in a senior engineering leadership role, preferably as a Director or VP of Engineering. • Demonstrated success in leading and scaling engineering teams (ideally 25+ staff) in a fast-paced environment. • Experience building or scaling a startup/tech company in the past (experience working in a company 50-500 headcount is ideal) • Strong technical background with expertise in software development and architecture. Our Tech stack is: Python, Flask, React, Typescript, AWS. • Familiarity with modern development languages, frameworks, and technologies. • Excellent leadership and team management skills. (owning areas like career progression, employee feedback & coaching) • Track record of building and leading high-performance engineering teams. (ex. building key metrics we can track to improve areas of the business) • Ability to develop and execute a strategic vision for engineering aligned with business goals. (ex. work with our CTO to deliver on key projects) • Experience in aligning technical decisions with long-term business objectives. • Strong communication and interpersonal skills. (ex. ability to manage up and down) • Ability to communicate complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders. • Proven ability to analyze and solve complex technical challenges. (ex. help teams solve architecture decisions) • Have a bias towards action, we're about 100 headcount in size. We're looking for a leader that takes ownership and can push things forward.
Benefits
• Spot bonuses for major milestones • Equity/Options grants • Unlimited Vacation and flexible remote work policies • Solid Health Insurance Plan • Education Stipend for your professional development • Work directly with our ex-Googlers Founders
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