Remote Lead Software Engineer

This position is posted by Jobgether on behalf of a partner company. We are currently looking for a VP of Software Engineering - REMOTE. This role is critical in shaping the engineering strategy that aligns with product and commercial growth. You will work closely with the executive team to execute on our vision, ensuring that technology drives meaningful innovation. The responsibilities encompass leading a dedicated team of engineers and collaborating across various functions to deliver top-notch software solutions. The impact of this role extends not only to the company's success but also to the broader scientific community that relies on our platform.

Accountabilities

• Partner closely with the CEO and executive leadership team to shape and execute engineering strategy aligned to product and commercial growth plans.
• Provide leadership and mentorship across engineering managers, technical leads, and senior engineers.
• Guide architectural direction and technical decision-making to ensure platform scalability and maintainability.
• Oversee engineering delivery, including resource planning and release management for high-quality execution.
• Mature engineering processes while maintaining agility in a scale-up environment.
• Collaborate across functions to align engineering outcomes with customer and market needs.
• Support the evolution of low-code and AI-driven capabilities within the product ecosystem.
• Strengthen engineering governance and quality standards as the organization scales globally.
• Provide executive-level technical insight for business planning and growth.
• Champion a collaborative engineering culture focused on accountability and customer value.

Requirements

• Strong technical foundation with a background as a software engineer.
• Proven leadership experience in SaaS scale-ups, ideally in high-growth environments.
• Ability to act as a credible technical ambassador, engaging with customers and stakeholders.
• Experience bridging the gap between executive leadership and engineering teams.
• Demonstrated success in leading established engineering teams.
• Pragmatic leadership style with focus on building maturity within engineering.
• Strong knowledge of modern software architecture and cloud-native platforms.
• Ability to balance long-term strategy with delivery commitments.
• Exceptional stakeholder management skills, comfortable with executive engagement.
• Leadership approach emphasizing coaching, mentorship, and empowerment.

Benefits

• A competitive salary and benefits package.
• Flexibility to work remotely with opportunities to travel.
• Comprehensive onboarding and training program.
• Ongoing opportunities for professional growth and development.
• Collaborative, inclusive, and supportive work environment.
• Commitment to diversity and equal opportunity for all employees.

Why Apply Through Jobgether?

We use an AI-powered matching process to ensure your application is reviewed quickly, objectively, and fairly against the role's core requirements. Our system identifies the top-fitting candidates, and this shortlist is then shared directly with the hiring company. The final decision and next steps (interviews, assessments) are managed by their internal team.

We appreciate your interest and wish you the best!

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