Vp Of R&d

DoiT International
Summary
Join DoiT as the visionary VP of R&D, leading a global 50+ engineer team across the US, EMEA, and APAC. Reporting to the Chief Product Officer, you will define the technical and people strategy for cloud-native SaaS products, champion best practices, and ensure industry-standard solutions. This fully remote role, based in Israel, requires extensive experience in software engineering leadership and cloud technologies. You will be responsible for the overall engineering vision, leading the team through growth, and fostering a culture of technical excellence. Your impact will be felt across product roadmaps, strategic planning, and innovation cycles. This is a key senior leadership position.
Requirements
- 15+ years of software engineering experience, with at least 10 years in a leadership role at B2B SaaS companies
- Extensive experience with cloud-native technologies and public cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure)
- Proven track record of leading distributed teams and delivering complex software projects on time and within budget
- Strong technical acumen, with a background in software development, architecture, and systems design
- Exceptional leadership and interpersonal skills, with the ability to inspire and guide teams through change
- Experience driving operational excellence, including implementing robust engineering practices and processes
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to articulate technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences
- Commitment to fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion within the engineering organization
Responsibilities
- Develop a deep understanding of our technology stack, business objectives, and customers' needs
- Define and communicate the engineering strategy, ensuring alignment with overall company vision and objectives
- Lead, mentor, and grow a high-performing engineering team, fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and accountability
- Oversee the development and delivery of scalable, secure, and reliable software solutions that meet market demands and agreed upon deadlines
- Implement and refine processes to enhance productivity, quality, and agility
- Collaborate closely with Product Management and other cross-functional teams to prioritize and deliver features that bring value to customers
- Drive a culture of continuous improvement, leveraging metrics and data to make informed decisions
- Partner with Client Services and other departments to ensure seamless integration of products and services
Preferred Qualifications
Familiarity with infrastructure cost optimization and FinOps principles is a plus
Benefits
- Unlimited PTO
- Flexible Working Options
- Health Insurance
- Parental Leave
- Employee Stock Option Plan
- Home Office Allowance
- Professional Development Stipend
- Peer Recognition Program