Jobs · Engineering · California

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

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