Vice President, Engineering

Summary

Join Liferaft as the VP of Engineering and lead the evolution of our cutting-edge open-source threat intelligence platform. This hybrid or fully remote (Canada) role reports to the CTO and involves setting the strategic direction for the engineering organization, encompassing data engineering, data integrity, and UI design. You will build and mentor a high-performing engineering team, oversee architecture and implementation, drive data integrity, and champion continuous improvement. The ideal candidate possesses 15+ years of progressive software engineering experience, including leadership in data engineering, and expertise in relevant technologies. Liferaft offers competitive compensation, benefits, professional development opportunities, flexible work arrangements, and a supportive culture.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field
• 15+ years of progressive experience in software engineering, with a focus on managing and leading teams
• Proven experience in a leadership role within a data engineering or related function (Director level or above)
• Experience with PHP (or Python or Ruby) as well as Javascript and React
• In-depth knowledge of software architecture and system scalability
• Demonstrated success in building and leading high-performance software engineering teams
• Strong people management and mentorship skills
• Experience in developing and executing strategic plans for data engineering initiatives
• Proven ability to align data engineering strategies with overall business objectives
• Experience in developing and implementing long-term roadmaps for product growth and evolution
• Track record of successfully managing complex software engineering projects from conception to completion
• Experience ensuring compliance with data privacy regulations and industry standards
• Hands-on experience with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP) and infrastructure management
• Knowledge of best practices for scalable and resilient software architecture in cloud environments
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to effectively communicate complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders
• Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams, including data science, analytics, and business units
• Demonstrated commitment to staying current with industry trends and advancements in data engineering

Responsibilities

• Set Vision & Strategy
• Collaborate with the CTO and executive leadership to establish the overarching technical vision, engineering processes, and best practices
• Identify, manage, and reduce technical debt while setting clear objectives for the platform’s future state
• Lead & Mentor
• Build, inspire, and manage a high-performing team of software engineers, ensuring robust professional development and mentorship
• Champion a collaborative, innovative, and growth-oriented culture within the engineering organization
• Oversee Architecture & Implementation
• Direct the design and development of scalable and secure backend architectures, ensuring robust data pipelines and infrastructure to support our threat intelligence platform
• Guide the evolution of our React UI framework, delivering an exceptional and consistent user experience for clients
• Drive Data Integrity & Engineering Excellence
• Define and execute strategies for data ingestion, processing, and storage to ensure accuracy, scalability, and reliability
• Collaborate with data stewards, product managers, and stakeholders to guarantee the integrity and relevancy of threat detection data
• UI Design Leadership
• Oversee UI/UX practices to maintain a cohesive design system across the platform, optimizing usability and customer delight
• Continuously refine front-end architecture in alignment with modern technologies and frameworks
• Manage Cloud & On-Prem Infrastructure
• Ensure high availability, scalability, and performance of our SaaS offering using leading cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP)
• Develop robust disaster recovery and backup strategies in tandem with the DevOps and IT teams
• Cross-Functional Collaboration
• Partner with data science, analytics, and business intelligence teams to empower data-driven decision-making and innovation
• Work closely with IT, security, and compliance teams to ensure robust data privacy, security standards, and regulatory compliance
• Vendor & Stakeholder Management
• Evaluate and manage relationships with third-party vendors and service providers
• Provide regular reports on system performance and key metrics to executive stakeholders
• Champion Continuous Improvement
• Implement processes that drive ongoing optimization of engineering workflows and platform capabilities
• Stay current with industry trends, technologies, and best practices to maintain a leading-edge solution in the security space

Preferred Qualifications

Advanced degrees (Master’s or Ph.D.)

Benefits

• Competitive compensation plan & benefits
• Investment in personal and professional growth
• Remote work/office space with flexible hours
• Flexible time off – Take a minimum of 15 days/year with no cap beyond!
• $750 Yearly Lifestyle Subsidy
• Diversity & Inclusion Committee
• Authentic, engaged team, who value work life balance