VP of Engineering

Proton is seeking an experienced VP of Engineering to join their fast-growing SaaS team. Reporting directly to the CEO, this role will be responsible for driving roadmap definition and execution to improve the product for customers. The ideal candidate will have a track record of leading and scaling engineering teams, with the opportunity to have a direct impact on the growth and expansion of Proton as they disrupt the distribution market. This role will be based in Boston with a hybrid schedule and will involve providing technical leadership, optimizing engineering processes, and collaborating cross-functionally to align engineering resources with business priorities.

• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to the engineering team
• Collaborate with the engineering team to fuel product development and innovation
• Set the technical direction, design, and oversee the development process
• Ensure the quality and reliability of the product
• Optimize and drive efficiency in the engineering organization
• Ensure visibility and predictability around engineering processes and systems
• Measure code quality and workflow efficiency across the organization
• Develop plans for improvements based on identified metrics and KPIs
• Understand customer needs, collect feedback, and convey product features
• Regularly engage with sales, customer success calls, in-person sessions, and user research
• Work closely with the Executive team to define product roadmaps
• Align engineering resources with business priorities
• Be a proactive, customer-centric leader
• Have experience in an early-stage SaaS startup environment

• Proven experience in leading, developing, and scaling world-class engineering teams
• Ability to provide technical leadership and mentorship to the engineering team
• Hands-on approach in collaborating with the engineering team to fuel product development and innovation
• Set the technical direction, design, and oversee the development process
• Ensure the quality and reliability of the product
• Optimize and drive efficiency in the engineering organization
• Ensure visibility and predictability around engineering processes and systems
• Measure code quality and workflow efficiency across the organization
• Develop plans for improvements based on identified metrics and KPIs
• Be the expert on customers' needs and collect feedback
• Regularly engage with sales, customer success calls, in-person sessions, and user research
• Work closely with the Executive team to define product roadmaps and align engineering resources with business priorities
• Proactive and customer-centric leader
• Experience in an early-stage SaaS startup environment.

• Competitive Salaries + Company Stock Options
• Flexible Schedule
• Unlimited PTO + 10 Company Paid Holidays
• 401k with Employer Contribution (US only, for now!)
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• $450 Quarterly Remote Working Stipend
• 12 Weeks Fully Paid Parental Leave
• Biannual Company Paid Off-sites