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Vice President of Engineering

KodyPalo Alto, California, United States
On-site Full-time

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Experience Level

Senior Level Manager

Qualifications

Requirements: Proven experience leading engineering teams in high-growth tech companies or scale-ups (preferably in fintech or related sectors). Extensive technical expertise in modern architectures and cloud-based platforms. Strong history of managing and scaling high-performing, distributed engineering teams. Outstanding leadership, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills. Passion for developing secure, scalable, and customer-focused platforms. Hands-on experience with contemporary software development practices.

About the job

Kody is experiencing rapid growth, and we are in search of an exceptional Vice President of Engineering to steer our technical organization into the next stage of expansion. As a crucial member of the executive team, you will be instrumental in shaping our engineering strategy, culture, and execution. This role is ideal for someone who excels in a fast-paced, global, and purpose-driven environment.

In your capacity as VP of Engineering, you will be charged with building and leading a high-performing engineering team that aligns with Kody’s principles and mission. You will articulate the technical vision, guide architectural decisions, and guarantee the delivery of scalable, secure, and reliable platforms and products. Your role will involve cross-functional collaboration with Product, Design, and Operations teams to realize our roadmap, while fostering a strong engineering culture centered on technical excellence and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead the recruitment, development, and retention of a world-class engineering team.
  • Set and execute the engineering vision and technical direction in collaboration with executive and product leadership.
  • Define and implement engineering strategies that facilitate the scalable and secure growth of Kody’s platform and services.
  • Drive engineering execution to ensure timely and high-quality delivery across all teams.
  • Establish and monitor KPIs to gauge performance, code quality, system stability, and deployment efficiency.
  • Encourage a culture of feedback, mentorship, and career development through structured reviews and continuous coaching.
  • Work closely with Product, Design, and Operations to synchronize priorities and roadmap planning.
  • Champion modern development practices including CI/CD, testing, observability, and agile methodologies.
  • Oversee architectural planning and ensure sound technical decision-making across backend, frontend, and infrastructure.
  • Manage engineering budgets, headcount planning, and resource allocation in line with company objectives.
  • Advocate for engineering needs and priorities at the leadership level, balancing business goals with technical feasibility.
  • Maintain and enhance onboarding processes, documentation, and workflows to support rapid scaling of the team.
  • Embed data security, privacy, and regulatory compliance into the engineering culture.

About Kody

Kody is at the forefront of innovation, dedicated to providing cutting-edge solutions that empower our clients. Our company thrives on creativity, teamwork, and a commitment to excellence, making it an exciting place to work for those who are eager to make an impact.

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