At poolside, we’re thinking differently about the future of work. We are an emerging technology startup, finding ways to connect restaurants to a talented pool of applicants and schedule them in a radically new way. And we’re just getting started. Our mission is to democratize opportunities by reimagining how we create, access, and think about opportunities.

We are seeking a VP of Engineering who is highly motivated to get in on the ground level and really make an impact on a large, multi-faceted problem. This is a unique opportunity to build and manage a technology team and craft digital products that truly change the game. The VP of Engineering will be helping us build and shape an existing early-stage MVO product.

What does the VP of Engineering do?

• Direct platform architecture and a development team with a hands-on approach by leading architectural discussions, code reviews, and writing code
• Work with the co-founding team to develop the vision for a new marketplace platform with web and mobile applications
• Oversee the big picture, strategy, architecture, and system requirements of the platform
• Recruit, lead, and manage a world-class tech team, including task planning, code reviews, and retrospectives
• Establish a solid project framework and excellent development processes
• Participate as a key decision-maker in all aspects of the business
• Work closely with the VP of Product & Experience to drive an excellent customer experience, continually raising the bar on functionality, usability, and simplicity
• Champion engineering and operational excellence, establishing metrics and processes for regular assessment and product improvement
• Provide technical leadership and guidance to both your team members and your project peers

What do you need?

• BS/MS in Computer Science or a related technical field
• 5-9 years of relevant work experience
• Experience architecting, developing, and launching software products and/or services
• Experience managing successful engineering teams including planning, hiring/termination and performance management
• Deep understanding and experience in full stack development and deployment
• High proficiency and technical leadership in React, React Native, Python, and AWS
• Ability to handle multiple competing priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Deep understanding of how culture and team dynamics create exceptional teams
• Ability to work in the agile methodology, and have a clear bias toward action and continuous development
• Experience implementing web and mobile application analytics
• Ability to spot emerging technical issues, articulate them in a timely manner, and resolve them appropriately
• Strong communication skills and the ability to provide constructive feedback to teammates
• Experience integrating with third-party systems and familiarity with digital security implementation
• High comfort with ambiguity and a mindset towards continual iteration and improvement as priorities change
• Ability to communicate technical ideas to those who do not have a technical background
• Ability to develop a product that integrates with an ecosystem of customer solutions; we are not just a single product solution
• Familiarity with tools such as Docker and github

To stand out

• Experience with the Lean Startup Methodology including MVPs, A/B testing, rapid iterations, and growth hacking
• Knowledge in payment platform integration
• Experience working with managed services or specific restaurant software (HR Management Software, POS Software, and Payroll Systems)
• Experience with human-centered design and service design methodologies
• A great sense of humor