VP R&D

We are seeking a talented and visionary VP of R&D to join our dynamic team. In this role, you will play a pivotal part in driving the company’s technical vision, managing multiple R&D teams, and fostering seamless collaboration across departments. This leadership position requires a blend of deep technical expertise, strategic thinking, and strong interpersonal skills.

You will report directly to the CEO and help guide the company’s product development and long-term success.

Key Responsibilities:

Leadership & Strategy

• Lead the R&D department in alignment with overall business goals and strategy.
• Serve as a key member of the leadership team, contributing to high-level discussions and decision-making.
• Own the R&D development strategy, ensuring alignment with the product roadmap and long-term organizational objectives.
• Represent the voice of the R&D team in all leadership forums, ensuring their needs, challenges, and contributions are heard.

Product Development

• Collaborate with the VP of Product and other leadership to influence the product vision and architecture.
• Drive the end-to-end product development lifecycle, from planning and design to testing and successful product releases.
• Oversee the development of our complex no-code platform, ensuring scalability, robustness, and usability.
• Champion product quality through rigorous testing, documentation, and optimization processes.
• Ensure all technical decisions support both the short-term product goals and long-term strategic objectives.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Build and nurture effective cross-functional partnerships with Product, Sales, Marketing, and Operations teams.
• Align technical development with business goals, ensuring smooth and efficient collaboration across departments.
• Foster a culture of transparency and understanding by clearly communicating complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.

Team Growth & Management

• Build, mentor, and manage high-performing R&D teams across both short-term sprints and long-term projects.
• Attract, hire, onboard, and retain top-tier engineering talent, developing a team that thrives in an innovative and dynamic environment.
• Create a culture of accountability, innovation, and continuous learning within the R&D department.
• Provide regular coaching and feedback to ensure team members grow both personally and professionally.
• Enforce engineering standards, ensuring enterprise-grade product delivery with a focus on code quality and development best practices.

Execution & Impact

• Be execution-driven with a "can-do" approach, helping your teams achieve both tactical and strategic goals.
• Ensure the successful and timely delivery of high-quality products, driving continuous improvements and scaling the platform to meet future needs.
• Develop and track key performance metrics for the R&D department to measure success and progress.

Requirements:

• A degree in Computer Science or an equivalent (mandatory).
• Hands-on experience with Agile development procedures.
• Proven experience in the SaaS industry, with an understanding of key SaaS business metrics (mandatory).
• Minimum of 10 years of technical experience, with at least 8+ years in a leadership role within a startup or tech company.
• Deep expertise in software architecture and development.
• Strong leadership, project management, and communication skills.
• Proven ability to motivate and inspire a team, driving high performance and fostering a culture of collaboration.