SVP Engineering

Splashlight & Telmar • New York, NY

161d • Remote

About The Position

At TelmarHelixa, we don’t just analyze data—we unlock the potential behind it. We're the fusion of Telmar, a pioneer in global insights and media planning, and Helixa, a cutting-edge AI platform that turns billions of digital signals into real, actionable audience intelligence.
We empower brands, agencies, and media platforms globally to discover, understand, and reach the people who matter most—through an integrated platform that combines traditional research, psychographics, social behavior, and media strategy.
We’re seeking an SVP of Engineering who combines deep technical expertise with the vision and clarity to scale complex systems with purpose and precision. You lead with empathy, structure, and urgency, enabling teams to deliver robust, scalable solutions and are ultimately responsible for spearheading end to end transformation to deliver revenue growth.
You will be responsible for overseeing the development and implementation of the technical strategy and managing engineering leads and their teams to ensure projects are completed on time and within budget. This predominantly remote position offers a unique opportunity to shape the future innovation of our Engineering operations. You will possess excellent management skills and thrive leading and working with the data, models and development teams. The SVP of Engineering will work closely with the Leadership team and other senior leaders to drive the company's engineering strategy and performance.

Requirements

• 10+ years of experience in data tech and product development leadership roles, with a focus on data products, data analytics and adtech platforms.
• Deep understanding of SaaS B2B products and the technical and organizational complexities they entail.
• MSc in Data Science, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Have previously worked for a PE backed firm in a scale-up environment.
• Exceptional leadership, communication, and conflict-resolution skills.
• Solid track record in hiring, coaching, and growing engineering talent.
• Have expert software engineering expertise in Java, Python and AWS.
• Sound understanding of APIs, source control (via Git/Github) and OpenAPI documentation.
• Understanding of both SQL and NoSQL databases.
• Proven experience with AI and ML in embedded or integrated system development.
• Comfortable working across time zones and managing asynchronous communication effectively.

Responsibilities

• Strategic Planning: Build and deliver the technology roadmap aligned with our strategic priorities and business vision.
• Project Oversight: Ensuring successful delivery of products by overseeing timelines and resource allocation. Lead the engineering organisation, promoting a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Risk Management: Identifying and mitigating technical risks to ensure the stability and security of systems and products.
• Performance Monitoring: Tracking and analyzing key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure the success of initiatives.
• Budgeting: Develop and assess financial plans that outline the costs associated with development initiatives and justify the investment.
• Innovation: Drive the adoption of new technologies and methodologies to ensure TelmarHelixa remains at the forefront of innovation and quantifies results and metrics.

Benefits

• Predominantly remote working with a comfortable Mix of Hybrid and In-Person Working
• Private Medical and Dental Coverage
• Open Vacation and Holidays Policy
• Opportunities for Professional Growth
• Employee Assistance Program (24/7)
• Virtual and In-Person Team Gatherings
• Personal Responsibility with A Ton of Autonomy

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Executive
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees