VP of Engineering

Home Chef • Chicago, IL

2d • $250,000 - $290,000

About The Position

Founded in 2013, Home Chef is the leading meal solutions company with both a retail and online presence. Available online at homechef.com and in retail at more than 2,100 Kroger grocery stores, Home Chef is committed to inspiring and enabling more people to cook simple, delicious meals, no matter how busy they are. In 2023, Home Chef introduced a new brand, Tempo! Tempo features a rotating selection of ready-to-heat meals delivered directly to your door. These meals are better-for-you versions of familiar favorites, designed to save you time and reduce stress while maintaining a healthy lifestyle. Our Tempo menu includes options that are protein-packed, fiber-rich, calorie and carb conscious, keto-friendly, and dietitian-approved. Similar to our recipes, we recognize that variety is the spice of life, and therefore, our employees also bring their uniqueness and color to our fantastic team. We’re eager to work with humble team players and pragmatic next-level thinkers to innovate on Home Chef’s offerings. The VP of Engineering oversees Home Chef’s Engineering & Business Analytics Teams, which are responsible for developing thoughtful technology solutions that help achieve our company goals and also provide a great user experience. This team supports technology that spans the entire business - from our customer-facing website and mobile app, to internal tools that support our supply chain and operations teams, as well as data pipelines and products that enable better decision-making for the organization. At Home Chef, we pride ourselves on being great thought-partners and problem-solvers, and are always driving towards making an impact.

Requirements

• 5+ years experience in a senior technical role
• Experience leading a large team (10+ team members; manufacturing/operations/food environment a plus)
• Familiarity with the tools and software our applications are built with, namely Ruby on Rails, React, JavaScript, etc.
• Experience overseeing $1M+ software budgets
• Availability to respond to work-related on-call inquiries, including some scheduled nights and weekends

Responsibilities

• Oversee the Engineering & Business Analytics team strategy and roadmap supporting Home Chef’s company goals and business objectives
• Continually assess current technology systems, identify areas for improvement, and set goals for future growth and development
• Drive a culture of continuous improvement, fostering innovation and experimentation
• Oversee $1M+ software budget
• Provide strategic direction and hands-on leadership in software & data architecture, development methodologies, and technology stack selection
• Drive process best practices including code quality, testing, scalability, and security
• Stay current with industry trends and emerging technologies, evaluating their potential impact on the business and recommending adoption where appropriate
• Partner with product leadership & stakeholders to align team efforts with overall business strategy and objectives
• Provide technical & architectural leadership on large projects, establishing clear team ownership lanes and reasonable deadlines
• Communicate technical vision, progress, and challenges to stakeholders across the organization
• Implement and refine development processes to streamline workflows and increase productivity
• Build strong relationships with internal partners as well as external vendors to drive collaboration and innovation
• Recruit, hire, and retain top engineering talent, building a high-performing team capable of delivering on ambitious goals
• Set clear goals and performance standards for team members
• Provide training, coaching, and professional development opportunities
• Regularly assess team structure to ensure it effectively supports company goals and strategy
• Foster a culture of continuous learning, collaboration, and innovation

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance available
• Paid holidays, sick time and vacation time
• 401k program
• Flexible spending accounts for qualified medical, dependent care, parking, or transit expenses

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Executive
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees