VP of Engineering

We’re looking for a hands‑on engineering leader who knows how to inherit, evolve, and scale software—not just dream it up on a whiteboard. This role is equal parts architect, people leader, and operator. If you enjoy rolling up your sleeves, improving imperfect systems, and leading globally distributed teams with urgency and clarity, keep reading.

You’ll own the design and delivery of high-quality software across our platform, including integrating future M&A products into a cohesive architecture. This is not a “delegate-only” role—you’ll be close to the code, the people, and the decisions. You’ll lead a distributed engineering organization while partnering closely with Product and the broader leadership team to move fast, ship smart, and scale deliberately.

• Own the architecture, codebase, and technical direction of the platform
• Lead and evolve a distributed engineering team (onshore, nearshore, offshore)
• Drive delivery with a strong bias toward shipping, learning, and iterating
• Establish and enforce coding standards, testing practices, and delivery processes
• Lead architectural initiatives including legacy code evolution and M&A integrations
• Partner deeply with Product to translate business priorities into technical execution
• Act as a key voice on the leadership team with board-level exposure
• Coach and develop engineering managers and senior contributors

• 2 Engineering Managers (Houston-based)
• ~12 contract developers and testers (nearshore/offshore)

You’ll have the opportunity—and expectation—to shape what this team becomes.

This role is ideal for someone who has been a VP of Engineering, Director of Engineering, CTO, Architect, or an Engineering Leader in a SaaS or product-driven environment—especially small to mid-sized companies or autonomous teams within larger orgs.

• A hands‑on architect who can dive into code when needed
• Comfortable inheriting legacy systems and making them better
• Opinionated (in a good way) about architecture, testing, and delivery
• Energized by improving Angular-based systems and component architecture
• A builder of teams, processes, and standards—not just features
• Calm but urgent; strategic but biased toward action

• Deep software development experience (architecture, delivery, testing)
• Strong Agile instincts with a pragmatic approach to process
• Experience scaling systems and teams (more growth + scale than 0→1)
• Excellent communication skills—technical and non‑technical
• A coaching mindset; your team comes to you for help, not permission

• Security experience
• Azure infrastructure
• Database expertise
• Broader IT and systems knowledge

• True ownership of the platform and future architecture
• Influence over M&A technical strategy as the company grows
• Board exposure and equity
• The chance to design the team and processes the right way
• Clear trajectory to CTO

• Must reside in Houston or Austin Area
• Comp 250k Base + bonus and Equity