Description:
Join a forward-thinking, Y Combinator-backed AI startup revolutionizing the software testing landscape through AI-driven solutions. With roots in Stanford innovation, this fast-growing company is on a mission to empower engineering teams to deliver faster, higher-quality software by removing test automation bottlenecks.
As VP of Engineering, you will play a pivotal leadership role, guiding the company’s technical evolution and scaling the engineering team from 10 to over 100. This role is management-focused, concentrating on building team structures, hiring top talent, establishing processes, and ensuring engineering excellence.
Key Responsibilities:
- Build and scale a world-class engineering team, creating effective team structures for high performance and collaboration.
- Develop and implement engineering processes that ensure efficiency, quality, and smooth collaboration across teams.
- Work closely with executive leadership to align technical strategy with broader business goals.
- Establish structured performance review systems for teams and individuals, ensuring continuous feedback and development.
- Create and promote a culture of engineering excellence, ensuring best practices are followed across the organization.
- While this is not a hands-on coding role, familiarity with the codebase and occasional code reviews (PRs) will be expected.
Qualifications:
- Extensive experience in a VP of Engineering (or equivalent) role with a strong focus on team scaling and process establishment.
- Proven ability to scale teams from 10 to 100+ engineers.
- Technical background with experience in Java and/or Node.js is preferred.
- Experience in high-growth environments such as YC startups, FAANG companies, or Stanford/MIT-affiliated companies is highly desirable.
- Strong skills in hiring, mentoring, and leadership, with a track record of building high-performing engineering teams.
- Highly organized and process-driven, capable of setting up scalable workflows for fast-growing teams.
- Cultural fit is important — candidates must be open to completing an MBTI test as part of the hiring process.
- Flexibility to work Pacific Time (PST) hours if based outside North or South America.
Why Join Us?
- Be part of a cutting-edge, AI-driven startup backed by Y Combinator.
- Competitive salary and equity package in a rapidly growing company.
- Opportunity to lead and scale a team at the forefront of innovation.
- Work closely with founders and leadership in a fast-paced, highly collaborative environment.
- Contribute to pioneering solutions that redefine software testing through AI.