Vice President of Software Engineering
Vice President of Software EngineeringLocation: Boston, MA (Hybrid preferred)I’m representing a well-funded, rapidly growing start-up headquartered in Boston that’s tackling one of the most exciting challenges in the tech space right now. With strong backing from investors, a clear vision, and early traction in the market, this is an opportunity to join a company at exactly the right moment, just as they’re scaling from start-up to breakout success.The RoleThey are looking for a Vice President of Software Engineering who can provide both strategic leadership and technical depth. This person will shape the engineering culture, guide the architecture of their platform (built heavily in Python), and help scale the team to support rapid growth. This is the perfect role for someone who wants to be at the ground floor of something big, where your leadership and technical decisions won’t just influence a product, but an entire company trajectory.Key ResponsibilitiesBuild and grow a top-tier engineering organization, hiring and mentoring talent.Define and execute the technical roadmap to ensure scalability, speed, and product innovation.Lead architecture and development of the core platform using Python, modern frameworks, and cloud-native technologies.Partner closely with product leadership to translate vision into execution.Foster a culture of ownership, agility, and continuous improvement.Balance hands-on technical leadership with executive-level decision-making.What They’re Looking For10+ years of software engineering experience, with experience leading teams in startups or high-growth environments.Strong background in Python and its ecosystem, along with cloud infrastructure (AWS or similar), APIs, and scalable systems.Proven success scaling teams, products, and platforms from early stage to growth.Strong grasp of modern software development practices (CI/CD, testing, security, data-driven development).Exceptional leadership and communication skills with the ability to inspire engineers and align stakeholders.Entrepreneurial mindset and excitement about working in a fast-paced, high-growth startup environment.What’s on OfferA leadership role in a venture-backed startup poised for breakout growth.The chance to shape engineering culture and strategy from the ground up.Competitive compensation, including equity with significant upside potential.A collaborative, entrepreneurial culture that values innovation, ownership, and speed.Hybrid flexibility with a strong Boston-based presence.