Vice President of Engineering
Vice President of Engineering
About the Company
Thriving mobile app helping consumers save money on fresh food items
Industry
Retail Groceries
Type
Privately Held
Founded
2016
Employees
51-200
Funding
$11-$25 million
Categories
- Retail
- Information Technology & Services
- B2C
- Mobile
Specialties
- food access
- food waste
- app development
- partnerships
- retail
- and sustainability
About the Role
The Company is in search of a VP of Engineering with a strong operational mindset to oversee all software engineering, security, and data aspects. This pivotal role involves setting the technical vision in alignment with the product vision, leading the technical execution, and fostering a culture of technical excellence within the engineering team. The successful candidate will be responsible for the full application stack development, including devops systems, and must have a proven track record in managing and scaling engineering teams. Technical leadership, team management, and a deep understanding of the software development life cycle are essential. The VP of Engineering will also be expected to be the company's technical subject matter expert, with the ability to make strategic trade-offs and prioritize engineering efforts based on business needs. Applicants for the VP of Engineering position at the company should have a minimum of 10 years' engineering experience, with at least 4 years in a management role. Experience in building 2-sided marketplaces or consumer-focused applications is highly valued, as is a background in developing features such as loyalty programs, dynamic pricing, and recommendation engines. The role requires a candidate with a strong technical background, capable of running code reviews, and with a proven ability to scale an engineering organization. The ideal candidate will have a history of making a significant impact in a startup environment and be adept at leading an engineering team through all phases of the software development life cycle. The company is an equal-opportunity employer that is dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment.
Hiring Manager Title
CEO
Travel Percent
Less than 10%
Functions
- Engineering
- Information Technology