VP of Engineering

Summary

Join RemoFirst, a revolutionary company empowering employers to access global talent, as their Vice President of Engineering. This critical leadership role involves scaling the technology organization, ensuring security and compliance, and leading cross-functional engineering teams. You will define the development roadmap, implement best practices, and align engineering initiatives with business goals. The position demands technical expertise, managerial experience, and strong communication skills. RemoFirst offers a dynamic startup environment, opportunities for rapid growth, and the chance to work with market-leading clients. Competitive compensation and 100% remote work are included.

Requirements

• 10+ years of experience in engineering leadership roles, with a strong track record of building and scaling engineering teams
• Proven experience leading companies through ISO 27001 and SOC2 Type I & II compliance processes
• Strong knowledge of modern software development practices, cloud infrastructure (preferably AWS), and DevOps culture
• Experience managing IT operations and security functions within a remote-first environment
• Demonstrated ability to work with executive leadership and manage stakeholder expectations effectively
• Strong communication skills with the ability to translate complex technical concepts into business terms

Responsibilities

• Lead and support the organization's efforts to maintain and expand ISO 27001 and SOC 2 Type I & II compliance
• Own IT security practices across infrastructure, product, and corporate environments
• Oversee IT support operations, access provisioning, device management, and related systems
• Define and evolve engineering processes, team structures, and career leveling frameworks to enable scalable product development
• Drive performance management practices and professional development plans within the engineering team
• Integrate AI tools and modern development practices to improve engineering velocity and product quality
• Lead architectural discussions and support the implementation of scalable, secure, and maintainable systems
• Act as a key member of the executive team, working closely with Product, Operations, and Business leaders to align technology with strategic goals
• Manage engineering budgets, tooling, and vendor relationships
• Set and manage expectations across stakeholders, ensuring transparency and trust through data-driven reporting and effective communication
• Ensure efficient provisioning and de-provisioning of access to tools and systems for employees and contractors
• Support incident management and escalation processes in coordination with security and DevOps teams
• Foster a culture of ownership, accountability, and continuous improvement

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience in a SaaS or B2B tech environment
• Hands-on background in backend engineering, security, or infrastructure
• Familiarity with frameworks for team scaling, OKRs, and performance metrics

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Work equipment
• 100% remote work
• PTO regulated by local statutory