Engineering Leader

Summary

Join 1848 Ventures as the Engineering Leader and play a pivotal role in shaping the technical vision and execution across our portfolio of B2B SaaS startups. Lead the development and integration of AI-powered products, fostering high-performing engineering teams. This leadership position requires setting the technical vision and strategy, driving technical excellence, building and leading high-performing teams, overseeing project delivery, and collaborating effectively with stakeholders. You will be responsible for recruiting, mentoring, and retaining top engineering talent while ensuring alignment with business goals. The role offers the opportunity to lead transformative technology initiatives, empowering SMBs and unlocking new opportunities through innovation and collaboration. This remote or hybrid position offers a competitive salary, incentive program, pension, and a comprehensive benefits package.

Requirements

• 10+ years in software engineering, with 5+ years in a senior leadership role and leading people
• Proven track record of building and scaling engineering teams and delivering complex AI/ML-driven products
• Expertise in AI/ML development, cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP), and data engineering
• Strong technical knowledge paired with excellent problem-solving, communication, and interpersonal skills
• A talent for mentoring and empowering teams to achieve ambitious goals
• A commitment to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and innovative work environment

Responsibilities

• Set the Technical Vision and Strategy
• Define and execute a strategic technical roadmap that drives alignment with 1848 Ventures' overall goals and OKRs
• Identify and prioritize opportunities to integrate AI/ML capabilities into our product portfolio, ensuring innovative and impactful solutions
• Define technical standards and frameworks that ensure alignment across ventures and long-term scalability
• Drive Technical Excellence
• Lead the development and deployment of scalable, robust AI/ML models and algorithms, ensuring alignment with product requirements
• Establish and optimize infrastructure, data pipelines, and deployment processes to ensure systems are resilient, scalable, and secure
• Implement monitoring, alerting, and performance optimization strategies to ensure continuous delivery and uptime of deployed solutions
• Stay ahead of emerging AI/ML trends and technologies to maintain our competitive edge
• Build and Lead High-Performing Teams
• Recruit, mentor, lead, and retain top engineering talent, fostering a culture of diversity, collaboration, and continuous improvement
• Provide technical leadership and coaching to teams across portfolio companies, ensuring alignment with business goals
• Drive Execution and Delivery
• Oversee the delivery of complex software development projects, meeting quality, budget, and timeline objectives
• Implement agile methodologies and champion a culture of continuous integration and delivery
• Balance strategic planning with tactical execution to ensure the delivery of impactful products and features
• Collaborate and Communicate
• Partner with data scientists, product managers, and other stakeholders to align AI/ML capabilities with business needs
• Build strong relationships with portfolio company founders and leadership to drive collaboration and success
• Clearly communicate technical updates, progress, and challenges to investors, partners, and internal teams

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Incentive program
• Pension
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Remote or hybrid work