VP of Engineering

Discuss.io

3d•Remote

About The Position

Discuss stands as an all-in-one qualitative research platform, driving next gen human centricity. We believe in the transformative impact of truly listening, understanding, and valuing customers' experiences, recognizing their critical role in fostering empathy. Trusted by the leading Market Insights, CX, and UX professionals worldwide, Discuss goes beyond data points, delivering in-depth insights in real time and transforming consumer relationships. Our rapid growth and innovative AI-driven roadmap have positioned us as industry leaders, recognized by G2 for our speed and creativity in scaling qualitative research. At Discuss, we are a team of curious, collaborative, and empathetic professionals dedicated to tackling fun, challenging problems. We offer the freedom to grow, lead, and innovate within an environment that values independence, flexibility, and personal and professional development. The ideal candidate will have proven success leading and scaling engineering organizations, with experience managing managers and teams of 20+ engineers. You’ll be responsible for setting the technical vision and execution strategy for a modern B2B SaaS platform, owning architecture, delivery, and engineering excellence while partnering closely with product and executive leadership to drive business outcomes. The right person for this role will be able to plan, prioritize, and execute against complex technical roadmaps, modernize legacy systems, and balance delivery velocity with long-term platform scalability, reliability, and security. You’ll bring strong experience with AWS-based, cloud-native architectures and hands-on familiarity with PHP, Node.js, or TypeScript-based environments, along with a track record of delivering large-scale software products. We’re hoping you’ll be passionate about building high-performing, developing managers, mentoring engineers, and establishing clear career growth paths all while continuously improving engineering processes and metrics. You’ll stay current with emerging technologies, particularly AI-powered development tools and product capabilities, and champion their adoption to accelerate impact. In a perfect world, you’ll also bring experience in B2B SaaS, partnering with fully distributed teams, and navigating technical integration during periods of change or growth.

Requirements

10+ years of software engineering experience with 5+ years in engineering leadership
Experience managing teams of 15+ engineers, including managing managers
Strong background with AWS infrastructure and cloud-native architectures
Hands-on experience with PHP, Node.js, or TypeScript-based systems
Track record of delivering complex software products at scale
Experience with legacy system modernization and incremental migration strategies

Nice To Haves

Experience in B2B SaaS, particularly in research technology, data platforms, or similar domains
Background leading geographically distributed teams
Experience navigating post-acquisition technical integration
Familiarity with AI/ML integration into product offerings

Responsibilities

Define and execute the Discuss roadmap aligned with company strategy
Oversee architecture decisions and ensure platform scalability, reliability, and security on AWS
Drive modernization efforts across our PHP and Node.js/TypeScript codebases
Establish and refine engineering standards, code quality practices, and development workflows
Manage technical debt strategically while maintaining delivery velocity
Champion the adoption of AI-powered tools and workflows to accelerate development velocity, improve code quality, and enhance product capabilities
Lead, mentor, and develop a team of ~20 engineers across multiple team
Own hiring, performance management, retention, and team structure decisions
Foster a collaborative engineering culture with strong psychological safety
Build career development frameworks and growth paths for engineers at all levels
Partner with Product to scope, prioritize, and deliver against quarterly and annual goals
Implement effective agile processes that balance speed with quality
Own engineering metrics and drive continuous improvement in delivery predictability
Manage engineering budget and resource allocation
Collaborate with executive leadership on company strategy and technical investments
Work with Customer Success and Support to ensure operational excellence
Coordinate with Security and Compliance on platform requirements