VP of Engineering

Company DescriptionPiñata Rent is a loyalty program that offers credit reporting, rent rewards, custom incentives, and renter insights to improve a renter's financial resilience. Our program is designed to attract and engage renters and turn them into Super Tenants. Property managers love our program because it helps them improve tenant retention rates and generate positive online reviews. Our team of entrepreneurs, technologists, and artists are passionate about building products to transform the rental experience, making it the smartest and most rewarding software for renters, landlords, and property management companies. Our founders have collectively raised over $500M and completed successful acquisitions, bringing valuable experience to Piñata’s vision.Role DescriptionThis is a full-time remote role for a VP of Engineering. The VP of Engineering will oversee all aspects of software development, including project management, team leadership, and product development. The VP of Engineering will be responsible for managing a high-performing engineering team and developing and executing a software development strategy that meets the needs of the business and its customers. Must be able to work closely with the executive team, product team and other business stakeholders to design and execute the best product. QualificationsEngineering Management and Team Leadership skills at other high growth startupsExperience in managing and leading high-performing engineering teamsSoftware Development and Product Development skillsExperience in developing and executing a software development strategy that meets the needs of the business and its customersProject Management skills and experience working with remote engineering teams in Europe and South AmericaAbility to work in a fast-paced environment, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlinesExcellent problem-solving and analytical skillsWork closely with the Product team to design/build the best product and solutionsBachelor's degree in Computer Science or related fieldExperience in the real estate or property management (proptech) industry is a plus, but not necessaryTech StackPython / Django / DRFLinux, PostgresAWSElasticsearchVarious Git flowsAutomated testingCI/CD