Vice President - Engineering

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Job Summary

As the Vice President of Engineering, you will be instrumental in defining the technology strategy and architecture of our AI-based performance management platform. This role requires leadership in engineering, collaboration across departments, and a commitment to delivering technology solutions that meet business goals.

Responsibilities

• Technology Strategy & Leadership:

  • Define and drive the overall technology vision and strategy in alignment with business objectives.
  • Lead the engineering team to develop innovative and scalable AI-based solutions for performance management.
  • Oversee the development and deployment of the platform, ensuring security, efficiency, and user-friendliness.
  • Stay ahead of industry trends, particularly in AI, machine learning, and performance management.

• Team Development & Collaboration:

  • Build, mentor, and lead a high-performing engineering team, promoting a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning.
  • Foster cross-functional collaboration with Product, Marketing, Sales, and Customer Success teams.
  • Develop processes to enhance effective communication and agile delivery across teams.

• Technology Architecture & Innovation:

  • Design and maintain scalable, reliable, and secure architecture for the AI-driven platform.
  • Lead the integration of AI and machine learning algorithms to improve user experience and performance insights.
  • Evaluate new technologies and tools to ensure a modern and scalable technology stack.

• Operational Excellence:

  • Ensure timely software releases while maintaining high quality and performance standards.
  • Implement best practices for software development, quality assurance, and DevOps processes.
  • Establish and monitor key performance metrics for engineering success.

• Stakeholder Communication:

  • Communicate technology strategy, progress, and key milestones effectively to executive leadership and stakeholders.
  • Translate technical challenges and opportunities into business outcomes, presenting solutions to executive teams.

Qualifications

• Proven experience (10+ years) in technology leadership roles, with at least 5 years in a senior executive role, preferably in an HRTech, SaaS, or AI-driven company.
• Expertise in AI, machine learning, and cloud computing (AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud).
• Strong background in engineering leadership, including scaling teams and developing high-quality products.
• Experience in building and maintaining scalable SaaS platforms.
• Deep understanding of performance management processes, HRTech industry trends, and business applications.
• Strong technical expertise with hands-on experience in software development, architecture, and systems design.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills to inspire and lead cross-functional teams.
• Strategic mindset with the capability to balance long-term vision with short-term execution.

Preferred Skills

• Experience with Agile methodologies and DevOps best practices.
• Prior experience in a high-growth startup environment.
• Advanced degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.

Experience

• Minimum of 10 years of experience in technology leadership, with 5 years in a senior executive position.

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