About Us
We are a Y Combinator-backed startup revolutionizing software testing through cutting-edge AI-driven solutions. Our mission is to enable engineering teams to deliver software faster and with higher quality by eliminating bottlenecks in test automation. With a forward-thinking, Stanford-driven approach, we are scaling rapidly and looking for exceptional talent to join our journey.
The Role
We are looking for a VP of Engineering to lead our technical team through a critical growth phase. This is primarily a management role, focusing on scaling the team from 10 to 100 people, setting up team structures, hiring, and implementing best practices for performance reviews and engineering excellence.
What You’ll Do
- Build and scale a world-class engineering team, hiring and structuring it for high performance.
- Develop and implement processes for engineering efficiency, quality, and collaboration.
- Work closely with the leadership team to align technology strategy with business objectives.
- Establish performance review systems for teams and individuals.
- Ensure the team operates efficiently in a fast-paced startup environment.
- While this is not a hands-on coding role, familiarity with the codebase and occasional PRs will be expected.
Who You Are
- Experienced Leader: Proven track record in a VP of Engineering or similar role, having scaled teams from 10 to 100+ engineers.
- Tech-Driven: Strong technical background, ideally experienced with Java and/or Node.js.
- Startup & Growth Expertise: Previous experience at a YC Startup, FAANG company, Stanford/MIT-affiliated company, or similar high-growth tech environment.
- Structured & Process-Oriented: Highly organized, logical, and efficient in setting up scalable processes.
- People-Centric: Strong hiring, mentoring, and leadership abilities, with an emphasis on building a high-performing team.
- Cultural Fit: Open to taking an MBTI test as part of the evaluation process to ensure team alignment.
- Time Zone Flexibility: Willing to work Pacific Time (PST) hours if located outside North or South America.
Why Join Us?
- High-impact role at a rapidly growing YC-backed startup.
- Competitive salary: Up to $350,000 base + Equity.
- Opportunity to build and lead a team at scale.
- Work on cutting-edge AI-driven technology in a dynamic environment.
