VP, Engineering

Job Responsibilities

• Leadership and Strategy: 
• Collaborate with the CPO and VP of Products to develop and implement a comprehensive software and hardware engineering strategy aligned with the company's overall vision and objectives. 
• Provide excellent leadership and mentorship to the engineering and IT teams, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement. 
• Set clear goals, define KPIs, and establish performance metrics to measure the effectiveness and efficiency of the engineering and IT teams. 


• Scaling Software Engineering Teams: 
• Lead the growth and expansion of software engineering teams, ensuring the recruitment and retention of top talent. 
• Implement best practices for team structure, skill development, and talent acquisition to scale the engineering organization efficiently. 
• Foster an inclusive and diverse work environment that promotes creativity and fosters professional growth among team members. 


• Technical Excellence: 
• Oversee the design, development, and deployment of high-quality enterprise B2B software products, data science solutions, hardware, and firmware. 
• Drive the adoption of modern software development practices, tools, and methodologies to enhance productivity and product quality. 
• Ensure adherence to coding standards, architectural guidelines, and security practices throughout the development lifecycle. 
• Advocate for and oversee the implementation of modern IT and cybersecurity infrastructure. 


• Collaboration and Communication: 
• Collaborate cross-functionally with teams across the organization, including Product Management, Design, and business leadership, to deliver integrated and seamless solutions in custom-built products and enterprise applications. Build-partner-buy experiences are critical. 
• Communicate technical strategies, progress, and challenges to executive leadership and stakeholders in a clear and concise manner. 


• International Team Management: 
• Manage geographically dispersed software engineering and IT teams, fostering collaboration and cohesion across different locations and time zones. 
• Develop strategies to leverage international teams' diverse talents and expertise to drive innovation and excellence. 
• Scale and develop talent across the respective regions. 
 
• Required Abilities and Skills:
• Deep knowledge of IT, software development, DevOps, QA, data science, hardware, and firmware technologies.  
• Demonstrated expertise in implementing modern software development practices and Agile methodologies. 
• Exceptional strategic thinking and problem-solving abilities, with a successful project delivery track record. 
• Excellent leadership and interpersonal skills, with the ability to motivate and inspire teams to achieve common goals. 

Job Requirements

• Deep knowledge of IT, software development, DevOps, QA, data science, hardware, and firmware technologies.  
• Demonstrated expertise in implementing modern software development practices and Agile methodologies. 
• Exceptional strategic thinking and problem-solving abilities, with a successful project delivery track record. 
• Excellent leadership and interpersonal skills, with the ability to motivate and inspire teams to achieve common goals. 

Education and Experience

• 15+ years of proven experience in leading and scaling software engineering teams of up to 50+ engineers. 
• Bachelor's or Master’s degree in computer science, software engineering, or a related technical field (advanced degree preferred). 
• Significant experience building enterprise B2B software platforms and applications.  B2B marketplace development would be a plus. 
• Expertise in AWS infrastructure, metering technologies, IOT, and energy modeling is a plus. 
• Previous experience in data-driven decision-making and utilizing metrics to drive team performance. 
• Experience working in an international setting and managing geographically distributed teams.