Acquird.io is hiring a
VP of Software Engineering

Summary

The job is for a Vice President of Engineering role in a profitable B2B SaaS company based out of North America but remote from Canada, specifically the GTA/Toronto area. The successful candidate will lead engineering teams, oversee product development, technical operations, and team development, collaborate with other departments, and have a strong technical background.

Requirements

• Proven experience (5+ years) in a senior engineering leadership role, preferably as a Director or VP of Engineering
• Demonstrated success in leading and scaling engineering teams (ideally 25+ staff) in a fast-paced environment
• Experience building or scaling a startup/tech company in the past (experience working in a company 50-500 headcount is ideal)
• Strong technical background with expertise in software development and architecture. Our Tech stack is: Python, Flask, React, Typescript, AWS
• Familiarity with modern development languages, frameworks, and technologies
• Excellent leadership and team management skills
• Track record of building and leading high-performance engineering teams
• Ability to develop and execute a strategic vision for engineering aligned with business goals
• Experience in aligning technical decisions with long-term business objectives
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to communicate complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders
• Proven ability to analyze and solve complex technical challenges

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the engineering strategy aligned with the overall business goals
• Provide leadership to multiple engineering teams and foster a collaborative and innovative culture
• Drive technology innovation and ensure the development of scalable and high-performance software solutions
• Oversee the end-to-end product development lifecycle, ensuring timely and high-quality delivery
• Collaborate with product management to translate business requirements into technical solutions
• Implement best practices for software development, coding standards, and quality assurance
• Manage technical operations to ensure the reliability and scalability of systems
• Implement and optimize infrastructure, security, and DevOps practices
• Establish and maintain effective processes for monitoring, incident response, and system maintenance
• Attract, hire, and retain top engineering talent
• Foster a culture of continuous learning and professional development
• Provide mentorship and leadership to engineering managers and team members
• Collaborate cross-functionally with other departments, such as product management, sales, and marketing
• Work closely with executives to align engineering strategies with overall company objectives

Benefits

• Meritocracy 💰
• Spot bonuses for major milestones
• Equity/Options grants
• Generous Time Off  🏝
• Unlimited Vacation and flexible remote work policies
• Platinum Benefits 🧑🏻
• Solid Health Insurance Plan
• Learn and Grow. 💻
• Education Stipend for your professional development
• Work directly with our ex-Googlers Founders