VP, Engineering

Output is one of the most influential and fastest-growing music creation software companies in the world used by top artists and for hit shows and films.
$250,000 - $320,000
Full-Stack
Principal Software Engineer
Hybrid
51 - 100 Employees
8+ years of experience
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Description For VP, Engineering

Output, a leading music creation software company, is seeking a VP of Engineering to lead our 25-person engineering team. This role reports directly to the CEO and is crucial to our executive team. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership skills, technical expertise, and a passion for music technology.

Key responsibilities include:

  1. Providing strategic direction and fostering innovation
  2. Managing and mentoring engineering leaders
  3. Offering technical guidance and oversight
  4. Managing operations, including budgeting and tool procurement
  5. Collaborating with cross-functional teams
  6. Driving process improvements and increasing velocity
  7. Ensuring product quality and making key decisions
  8. Contributing to the company's technical strategy and future vision
  9. Fostering a positive work environment
  10. Leading technical thought leadership initiatives

Requirements:

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field (Master's preferred)
  • 8+ years leading software engineering teams in startups and established businesses
  • Extensive experience with various programming languages and technologies
  • Experience with cloud computing platforms
  • Track record of shipping products to large user bases
  • Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills
  • Passion for music technology

Output offers a collaborative culture, remote work options, 5 weeks PTO, excellent healthcare, and the opportunity to work with top artists in the music industry. Join us in revolutionizing music creation technology!

Last updated 9 months ago

Responsibilities For VP, Engineering

  • Provide strategic direction and leadership
  • Manage and mentor engineering leaders
  • Provide technical guidance and expertise
  • Manage operations, budgeting, and tool procurement
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams
  • Drive process improvements and increase velocity
  • Maintain balance between speed and quality
  • Contribute to technical strategy and roadmap
  • Foster positive work environment
  • Lead technical thought leadership initiatives

Requirements For VP, Engineering

TypeScript
Node.js
Ruby
PostgreSQL
Python
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (Master's preferred)
  • 8+ years experience leading software engineering teams
  • Experience with TypeScript, Node, C++, Ruby/Rails, GraphQL, Postgres, Python, DevOps, security, CI/CD
  • Experience with cloud computing (GCP, AWS, Heroku)
  • Experience shipping products to 100,000+ users
  • Strong leadership and mentorship skills
  • Experience with agile methodologies
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Visionary mindset
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced startup environment

Benefits For VP, Engineering

Medical Insurance
  • 5 weeks of PTO
  • Excellent health care

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