Vice President, Engineering

Alto Pharmacy

3d•$228,000 - $285,000•Remote

About The Position

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Vice President of Engineering to lead our talented engineering teams. Reporting directly to the CTO, the Vice President, Engineering will oversee multiple engineering teams and play a key role in shaping the technical direction of the company. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of success in building and scaling engineering teams in startup environments. Job Description Accelerate Your Career as You Lead and manage our engineering team, providing mentorship, guidance, and support to foster a culture of continuous learning and development. Drive the development and execution of our technical roadmap, ensuring alignment with business objectives and strategic priorities. Establish best practices for software development, including coding standards, testing methodologies, and deployment processes. Oversee the design, development, and deployment of scalable, high-performance micro-services and APIs. Collaborate closely with product management, design, and other cross-functional teams to deliver innovative solutions that delight our customers. Champion a culture of innovation, collaboration, and accountability, empowering team members to take ownership of their work and drive results. Stay current with industry trends and emerging technologies, identifying opportunities for innovation and differentiation.

Requirements

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
10+ years of experience in software engineering, with at least 5 years in a leadership role.
Proven experience building and scaling engineering teams in startup environments.
Strong technical background with expertise in micro-services architecture and modern programming languages and frameworks (e.g., Ruby, Go, Python, React, React Native).
Experience with cloud technologies (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP) and DevOps practices.
Excellent communication skills with the ability to effectively collaborate and influence cross-functional teams.
Results-driven mindset with a track record of delivering high-quality software products on time and within budget.
Passion for technology and a commitment to continuous learning and improvement.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Scaling Startups: Preference will be given to candidates who have a demonstrated track record of successfully scaling engineering teams and infrastructure in fast-paced startup environments. Experience navigating the challenges and opportunities inherent in rapid growth will be highly valued.
Hands-On Technical Expertise: Candidates with hands-on technical expertise in building and deploying micro-services architectures, particularly using modern programming languages and frameworks such as Ruby, Go, Python, React, and React Native, will be preferred. The ability to dive deep into technical challenges and provide strategic guidance will set candidates apart.
Proven Leadership in Agile Environments: We are looking for candidates with a strong understanding of Agile methodologies and experience leading engineering teams in Agile environments. Preference will be given to candidates who have a demonstrated ability to foster a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement within their teams.
Track Record of People Development: Candidates with a proven track record of developing and mentoring engineering talent will be preferred. Experience in coaching team members to reach their full potential, fostering a culture of learning and development, and promoting diversity and inclusion within engineering teams will be highly valued.

Responsibilities

Lead and manage our engineering team, providing mentorship, guidance, and support to foster a culture of continuous learning and development.
Drive the development and execution of our technical roadmap, ensuring alignment with business objectives and strategic priorities.
Establish best practices for software development, including coding standards, testing methodologies, and deployment processes.
Oversee the design, development, and deployment of scalable, high-performance micro-services and APIs.
Collaborate closely with product management, design, and other cross-functional teams to deliver innovative solutions that delight our customers.
Champion a culture of innovation, collaboration, and accountability, empowering team members to take ownership of their work and drive results.
Stay current with industry trends and emerging technologies, identifying opportunities for innovation and differentiation.

Benefits

dental
vision
multiple group medical plans to choose from
a 401(k) retirement savings plan
group life insurance
accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) insurance
flexible spending account (FSA) and health savings account (HSA)
commuter benefits
employer-paid short-term (STD) and long-term disability (LTD) insurance
additional supplemental insurance plans (spouse life insurance, legal insurance, an employee assistance program, home health testing kits, and a fertility medication discount program)
flexible vacation time
accrued paid sick time
10 paid holidays
(2 floating holidays for full time non-exempt employees)
eight weeks of paid parental leave for eligible employees
additional paid weeks for the birthing parent
4 weeks paid caregiver leave
a Lifestyle Spending Account allowance each month