VP of Engineering

We're seeking an exceptional Vice President of Engineering to lead an engineering organization and shape the technical future of the platform. Reporting directly to the CTO, you will oversee multiple engineering teams comprising directors, engineering managers, and developers who build mission-critical enterprise software for the insurance industry. This is a rare opportunity to drive technical strategy and execution at a company that sits at the intersection of financial services, AI/ML, and enterprise SaaS.
Strategic Leadership
Partner with the Engineering Leadership to define and execute the long-term technical strategy and product roadmap. Drive architectural decisions for complex enterprise deployments across cloud infrastructure, data services, and AI/ML platformsChampion engineering excellence, establishing standards for code quality, system reliability, and operational excellence. Set engineering goals that directly support company's strategy and present progress to executive leadership and the board of directors
Team Leadership & Development:
Lead and inspire a large team of engineers across multiple disciplines, including platform engineering, data engineering, AI/ML, and product development
Manage and mentor a team of engineering directors and senior leaders, fostering a culture of accountability and excellen
Develop talent through coaching, career development, and succession planning
Build high-performing teams through strategic hiring and organizational design
Create and maintain a culture that attracts and retains exceptional technical tale
Champion Management 3.0 principles and modern engineering practices
Operational Excellence
Drive agile delivery practices that balance speed, quality, and innovation
Implement metrics-driven decision making with clear KPIs for team performance, system reliability, and delivery predictability
Oversee critical production systems serving Fortune 100 clients with stringent SLA requirements
Lead incident response, post-mortems, and continuous improvement initiatives
Implement and optimize engineering processes that scale with organizational growth
Technical Innovation
Ensure architectural excellence in microservices, distributed systems, and cloud-native technologies
Foster innovation in areas such as real-time pricing optimization, advanced analytics, and intelligent automation
Stay ahead of industry trends in enterprise software, AI/ML, and financial services technology
Cross-Functional Collaboration
Partner closely with Product Management to translate business requirements into technical solutions
Collaborate with Sales and Customer Success to ensure engineering solutions meet customer needs
Work with Professional Services teams to ensure successful customer implementations
Build strong relationships with key customers and influence product direction based on market needs
Represent engineering in executive discussions on company strategy and business development