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Vice President of Engineering

ZipRecruiter, Fremont, California, us, 94537

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Location:

Onsite in the Peninsula (Bay Area) Compensation:

Competitive cash + early-stage equity Industry:

B2B SaaS / Fintech / Infrastructure Stage:

Series A The Opportunity

An early-stage, mission-driven SaaS company backed by top-tier investors is looking for a

Vice President of Engineering

to build and lead a world-class engineering organization. This is a high-ownership role for someone who thrives in high-performance, fast-paced environments, and who is excited to help scale a product that is reshaping a traditional industry with modern technology. You’ll work directly with the founders and own everything from hiring and team development to shipping scalable, reliable software. The ideal candidate brings a rare combination of executional excellence, people leadership, and deep technical intuition. What You’ll Do

Build & Scale

a high-performing engineering org Drive Predictable Execution

— bring rigor to estimation, scoping, and delivery; reduce variance and improve team velocity. Be the Cultural Drumbeat

— consistently reinforce engineering principles, quality standards, and the company’s approach to building. Set the Pace

— lead from the front. Be the line chef who keeps quality high and the kitchen moving fast. Uphold a High Bar

— set and protect a high standard of engineering excellence. Provide honest feedback and hold team members accountable. Foster Radical Candor

— create an environment of direct, constructive feedback where engineers are empowered to speak up and grow. Bridge Engineering & Business

— connect day-to-day engineering work to long-term business goals and customer impact. Own the Org

— shape the long-term engineering structure, tooling, and processes needed to support scale. Who You Are

A Builder

— you love the early-stage grind. You’ve seen what great looks like and know how to build it from scratch. A Pacesetter

— you don’t just talk about shipping fast and raising the bar—you live it. A Talent Magnet

— people you’ve worked with before want to work with you again. You’ve built and led high-performance teams. A Technologist

— you have strong technical instincts, ideally with a background in Python and modern infrastructure. A Culture Carrier

— you lead with clarity, conviction, and candor. You’re not afraid of tough conversations. A Systems Thinker

— you’re consistent, operationally minded, and always looking to improve the machine. A Business-Minded Engineer

— you care about customer outcomes and understand the “why” behind technical decisions. Ideal Background

8–12+ years of experience in engineering roles, including time in both high-growth startups and larger tech companies Previously scaled an engineering org from ~10 to 40+ engineers Experience hiring, mentoring, and managing high-performing teams Based in or willing to relocate to the Peninsula / South Bay (non-negotiable) Strong alignment with performance-driven and feedback-rich cultures Prior exposure to fintech, infrastructure, or regulatory-heavy environments is a plus Startup builder DNA with a bias toward speed, ownership, and excellence

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