VP of Engineering
Hey People! · San Francisco, CA · 6 days ago
EngineeringFull-time
You’ll Do
- Help build and lead a growing team of engineers
- Own the overall output and effectiveness of the engineering org
- Spot bottlenecks and clear paths
- Lead hiring efforts to grow a team of smart, driven engineers
- Attract top talent who wants to join
- Run 1:1s, drive motivation, and create a healthy environment for growth and feedback
- Maintain visibility into key engineering initiatives
- Keep projects moving forward without micromanaging
- Collaborate with product, design, and leadership to align engineering priorities with company goals
- Jump into code or review PRs when necessary
- Contribute to shaping a values-driven engineering culture
Who You Are
- 7–10 years of experience in engineering orgs, including 2+ years managing teams or leading at Head+ level
- Built or scaled engineering teams from scratch
- Worked in a startup or early-stage environment, either as a founder or one of the first 20 employees
- Still technically sharp, even if you’re not coding daily
- Know how systems are built and can guide teams through tough trade-offs
- Organized, emotionally intelligent, and able to create clarity in the chaos
- Understand how to scale not just people, but processes and know when to introduce structure