vice president engineer United States
Very
Full Time
United States
10.56 - 12.04 USD Today
Job description
Please read the IMPORTANT section at the end of this posting.
About Very
Very is a fully distributed IoT technology firm led by expert problem-solvers to create efficient, scalable solutions that move commercial, industrial, and consumer IoT projects from pilot to production in record time.
We’ve built a collaborative, tight-knit team that thrives, whether we’re hanging out in person at our annual retreat or coordinating work across time zones. The results show that we’re doing something right — as we’ve won numerous workplace awards over the years. Most recently in 2021 we were certified as a Great Place to Work, and in 2022 we were listed again in Parity.org’s list of Best Companies for Women to Advance.
We believe that everything we build — and the people we build it with — has the potential to change the world. Our client list includes numerous well-known brands determined to leverage the power of IoT to drive material outcomes — such as Vizio, Peloton, Clear, iHeart Radio and Fellowes. Our goal, for each and every client we partner with, is to create high-value solutions through a collaborative and user-centered process.
About This Role
Very delivers complex IoT projects across multiple industries — Commercial, Industrial and Consumer. This role will be the face of the technical org and will set the tone and strategy for all services that our company offers. You will not be expected to manage client projects directly or to ship code (despite how fun that might seem), but you will have the experience to pull from and will support the growth and development of direct reports and the broader team.
Responsibilities
Primary Mandate: Ensure that Very is delivering positive outcomes and delighting our customers across every touchpoint with the Delivery team.
Strategic Development
- Developing multi-year strategies in pursuit of Very becoming the preeminent Commercial and Industrial IoT solution provider in the United States.
- Regularly evaluating our capabilities against market expectations and driving improvements across our strategic differentiators.
- Partnering with your technical directors annually on build, buy, or partner strategies in pursuit of strengthening their department’s offering.
Direct Management of the Team of Directors Overseeing the Following
- Engineering: Includes Hardware, Software, and Data Science
- Program Management
- Product Management
- Product Design
- Information Security
Accountable for Departmental Efficiency, Utilization, and Stable Growth
Partnering with the Sales, People, and Finance teams to ensure that our team is well-utilized and composed of the appropriate roles.
As a client services organization, travel may be required up to 10% of the time.
What is Delivery at Very?
Delivery is composed of a cross-functional team that develops products for our customers. These products typically require effective collaboration across many (if not all) of the following disciplines:
Software Development: Front End, Back End, Mobile, Cloud / Infra, DevOps, QA
Hardware Development: Electrical, Mechanical, Embedded, Mechatronics, QA, Manufacturing Handoff
Data Science: Machine Learning, Constrained ML, Data Engineering, Delivery & Ops
Product Design: UI/UX, Front End, Visual Design, User Research, Data Visualization, Product Management, Design for IoT & ML
Program Management: Budget Management, Roadmapping, Estimation, Agile, Product Management, Executive Presence
Product Management: Guiding our clients to the right outcomes, partnering in the process
Minimum Qualifications
- At least 10 years of experience delivering cross-functional solutions involving hardware, software, design, and data science
- At least 5 years of experience in a senior leadership capacity at a tech services company
- A Master’s or PhD in a related technical field (preferably in Hardware or Software Engineering)
Required
- Proven ability to motivate, inspire, and influence technical teams
- Proven ability to think strategically over a multi-year time horizon
- Excellent project management and written and verbal communication skills
- Experience managing hardware and software teams of at least 50 individuals
Nice-to-have
- Experience managing programs that leverage Edge Computing
- Experience managing programs that require custom PCB layout and Electrical Engineering
- Experience managing product teams
Compensation
Base compensation will be between $225,000 - $275,000, depending on experience.
Variable compensation is awarded annually, initial target is 25% of base.
We also offer world class perks:
- 4 weeks paid vacation
- 12 weeks of paternity/maternity leave
- Fully covered healthcare
- Access to Very’s 401k with a 50% match
- $600 annual home office stipend
- $500/mo personal communications budget (wifi, cellular, etc)
- $2,500/yr continuing education stipend, upon one year of employment
Why Work for Very
You are more than your job title. At Very, we prioritize talent development and professional growth with a human-first approach that caters to the unique goals each individual brings to the team.
Our core value, Invest in Our People, looks like collaborating with a cohort of talented people on a mission to get better every single day. It feels like working for a company that invests in you. And it means finding alignment with your career goals to get you where you want to be.
How do we bring our priorities to life? Of course we offer the typical world-class perks you would expect. Additionally, as a remote-first company (since 2011), we provide stipends for home office, telephone, and internet. Professional development funds and generous parental leave are also some of the benefits you can expect.
But a healthy company culture isn't just about perks. It's about creating an environment where our employees can thrive. Our work is fueled by smart, creative people whose lives are enriched by our experiences together. We learn together, we grow together, and we play together. Despite working across more than half a dozen countries, our teams connect regularly for work and for fun - on Slack, Zoom, and during an annual retreat. We’ve been remote-first from the beginning, so we know well what it takes to maintain a strong culture. #LI-Remote
IMPORTANT:
1. We don't currently provide H1B Visa Sponsorship. Don't apply if you require this.
2. This job is remote but if you’re not located in the region or country mentioned in the post’s title, do not continue. Your application won’t be reviewed.
3. Delivery team members may be required to travel up to 10% of the time. As a client services organization, this is expected.
Interviewing for a new company is a serious time commitment for all parties involved. Please take the time to read this and thoughtfully consider if we would be a good fit for one another. No contractors or agencies. Seriously. #LI-Remote
About Very
CEO: Ryan Prosser
Revenue: Unknown / Non-Applicable
Size: 51 to 200 Employees
Type: Company - Private
Website: http://www.verytechnology.com
Year Founded: 2011
Very
http://www.verytechnology.com
Chattanooga, TN
Ryan Prosser
Unknown / Non-Applicable
51 to 200 Employees
Company - Private
Computer Hardware Development
2011
