SVP of Engineering

Role OverviewThe SVP of Engineering is the top engineering executive under the CTO, accountable for delivery, quality, productivity, and engineering talent as the company scales. The role requires a systems-thinking leader who can strengthen how engineering operates and maintain delivery credibility.What You Will DoThe SVP of Engineering will be responsible for product delivery across all engineering teams, defining and standardizing engineering workflows, operationalizing AI-enabled development workflows, and improving developer productivity, DevOps, and quality engineering.Why It Might Be a FitThe ideal candidate has experience running engineering at the SVP or CTO level in a growth-stage SaaS company, with a strong engineering foundation and experience scaling an engineering org through a similar inflection point.RequirementsProven executive with experience running engineering at the SVP or CTO level in a growth-stage SaaS companyHas led a world-wide Engineering team (150+), building a scalable skills and staffing modelStrong engineering foundation (ideally started as a high-performing individual contributor) with meaningful time in senior leadershipHas scaled an engineering org through a similar inflection point (roughly 150+ engineers, multiple product areas, growing complexity)Running both delivery and systems: has held accountability for shipping while also building the underlying operating modelBuilding and operationalizing AI-enabled development workflows in a production environmentImproving developer productivity, DevOps and CI/CD maturity, and quality engineeringLeading through senior engineering leaders (directors, VPs), not just managing teams directlyVertical SaaS, regulated industries, or mission-critical software is a strong plus; public safety experience is an advantageWorking effectively with founder-led executive teamsExecutive-caliber leader with judgment, presence, and credibility at the ELT levelSystems-oriented thinker who is also execution-focusedDirect communicator who can partner across functions, push back when needed, and build trust quicklyBenefitsComprehensive compensation and benefits packageCompetitive payMedical, dental, and vision coverageFSA/HSA401(k)Flexible PTOFully remote workplaceTechnology stipendOpportunities for advancementOther benefits and perksOriginally posted on Himalayas