VP of Engineering for a fast growing start-up

■ Job Title

Vp of Engineering

■ Company Overview

One of the fastest growing start-ups in Japan. 

■ Your Role and Responsibilities 

(Upon Employment)

As the VP of Engineering, you will play a critical role in driving the vision, strategy, and execution of our engineering initiatives. Your leadership will be pivotal as we expand our product suite beyond our current offerings. You will be responsible for shaping and guiding the technical direction of our company, ensuring that our engineering efforts are aligned with our business objectives and executed with excellence.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Defining and executing the engineering vision and strategy to support company goals
• Leading and growing a high-performing engineering organization
• Driving innovation and engineering excellence across all product lines
• Collaborating with executive leadership to align engineering projects with business objectives
• Overseeing the development and delivery of scalable, high-quality products
• Establishing and promoting best practices in software development, architecture, and operations
• Managing resource allocation, budgeting, and timelines to ensure successful project execution
• Fostering a culture of continuous improvement, collaboration, and technical excellence
• Mentoring and developing engineering leaders and teams to achieve their full potential
• Organizational design and strategic planning
• Effective communication with internal and external stakeholders
• Anticipating program needs and ensuring they are met

(Scope of any potential changes) Duties as defined by the company  

■ Experience and Qualifications

• Over 6 years of experience in the tech industry, including more than 3 years in leadership roles
• Demonstrated success in expanding engineering teams from 30 to several hundred members
• Deep understanding of product development and business strategy
• Proven track record of driving innovation and delivering high-quality products in dynamic environments
• Exceptional leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Strong strategic thinking and execution abilities
• Proactive problem-solving skills, with the ability to anticipate challenges and develop effective solutions systematically
• Proficient in both English and Japanese

■ Additional Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in building engineering teams from the ground up at a product-based tech startup
• Proven ability to lead engineering teams in developing new products from inception
• Background in a high-growth startup environment
• Expertise in SaaS or B2B software development
• Strong personal branding and a notable presence in the tech industry

■ Work Location

(Upon Employment) Tokyo with full remote option

(Scope of change) Location as specified by the company  

■ Salary 

Up to 20M

Details will be provided during the meeting.