VP of Engineering

About Aftershoot

Aftershoot is the fastest and easiest way for photographers to select, rate, find and edit their photos automatically.

We're a team of 50 talented folks working from all over the world (8 countries on 3 continents, and counting)

Role description

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced VP of Engineering to join our rapidly growing team and contribute to bringing the product vision to life.

As the VP of Engineering, you will be responsible for the technical direction of our software. You will work closely with the CEO and other team leaders to identify and prioritize technical projects, and you will lead a team of software engineers to deliver on those projects.

The winning candidate will have a strong background in software development and experience leading a team of engineers to deliver high-quality and complex products on tight timelines. You should also have excellent communication and leadership skills, and be able to effectively motivate and manage a "team of teams" of engineers - both on the app and machine learning side.

In this role, you will work closely with our product and machine learning teams to understand and implement the features and functionality that our customers need, while also ensuring that our platform is scalable, reliable, and maintainable. You should be comfortable working in a fast-paced, agile environment and be able to juggle multiple tasks and priorities at once.

Requirements
• 5+ years of experience in software development, with at least 3 years of experience in a leadership role
• Strong understanding of software development best practices, including agile methodologies, testing, and continuous delivery
• Proficiency in modern programming languages, such as JS, TS and Node.js, HTML, CSS
• Experience with web development frameworks, such as React.js
• Familiarity with cloud computing platforms, such as AWS
• Professional experience working with state management libraries like Redux.js
• Experience optimally integrating REST based api with the UI
• Bonus points if you have worked with AI/ML technologies and their applications in the image-processing industry
• Experience with database design and optimization
• BS or MS in Computer Science or a related field

You'll do great here if you have
• Managed a diverse and growing team of engineers
• Growth mindset and take ownership of your results
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Clear and proactive communication approach
• Interest or experience in photography or image processing software
• Experience working in a SaaS or startup environment
• Familiarity with agile development methodologies

Responsibilities
• Set the technical direction of the company's software product(s) working closely with the Product team
• Lead a team of software engineers to deliver high-quality products on tight timelines and high velocity, in line with the product roadmap
• Work closely with the CEO and other key stakeholders to identify and prioritize technical projects, and provide technical guidance and support to your team in executing on them
• Ensure that software products are delivered on time and to a high standard of quality, using agile development methodologies and continuous delivery practices.
• Maintain and improve the overall quality and reliability of our software through the use of testing and debugging techniques
• Engage in clear and effective communication with both technical and non-technical stakeholders, including presenting technical information to team members and senior management in a clear way
• Predict potential technical risks and bottlenecks and proactively identify feasible solutions
• Participate in the process of recruiting new engineers

Benefits
• Chance to work on an industry-defining product
• Competitive pay paired with a stock option plan
• Health and wellness benefits
• Option to work remotely (in person preferred but we allow for remote work)
• Flexibility with working hours - that means we don't believe in the traditional 9-5 work routine
• Your own custom work machine with your requested specifications (and color )