VP of Engineering

Posted: 08/26/2024

Weave is on a mission to elevate the patient experience through a unified platform that improves business operations so healthcare professionals can focus on patient care and realize their dreams. As a product-led company, we’re committed to providing exceptional value to our customers through cutting-edge technology, exceptional service, and a customer-centric approach.

The Vice President or Senior Vice President of Engineering will play a critical role in shaping and executing our technology strategy so that we can achieve our business goals. You will be responsible for leading, developing, and growing a high-performing team of approximately 150 engineers. Leveraging your technical skills, leadership ability, strategic vision, customer-centric mindset, and deep commitment to excellence, you will be charged with driving innovation and ensuring that our technology infrastructure, processes, and people support our ambitious growth plans.

  • This position will be in our Lehi, UT office at least 50% of the time.
  • Reports to: Branden Neish, Chief Product & Technology Officer.

What You Will Own 

  • Leadership and Strategy:
    • Develop and implement a comprehensive technology vision and roadmap aligned with the company's strategic objectives.
    • Lead, mentor, and inspire a high-performing team of engineers, architects, and technologists located in the US and India, ensuring alignment with the company’s goals and values.
    • Foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement within the engineering team.
  • Technical Vision and Execution:
    • Experience building successful new products that drive significant revenue.
    • Oversee the architecture, development, and delivery of scalable, secure, high-quality SaaS products.
    • Oversee the selection, implementation, and management of technology solutions and platforms.
    • Ensure the security, reliability, and scalability of our technology infrastructure.
    • Stay current with emerging technologies and trends, and recommend their adoption when appropriate.
  • Collaboration and Communication:
    • Collaborate closely with Product Management, Product Design, and Product Operations leadership to ensure alignment on product vision, roadmap, and delivery.
    • Partner with other executives across the business to understand their needs and develop technology solutions that drive growth and competitive advantage.
    • Establish effective communication channels and collaboration tools to facilitate seamless interaction and cooperation between geographically-dispersed teams.
    • Model and promote a culture of cross-functional teamwork, where departments work together to achieve common objectives and deliver exceptional value to customers.
  • Operational Excellence:
    • Oversee the engineering budget, ensuring cost-effective use of resources without compromising quality or performance.
    • Define and monitor key operational metrics to track the performance and health of engineering operations, and report on these metrics to the executive team.
    • Evaluate, implement, and maintain consistent engineering practices, processes, and standards across all locations to ensure high quality, high productivity, and efficient delivery.
  • Talent Development:
    • Attract and retain world-class talent emphasizing our customer-first culture within an inclusive and highly- engaged environment.
    • Encourage continuous learning and skill development to keep the team updated with the latest technologies and best practices.
    • Implement strategies to boost employee engagement and job satisfaction to retain talent across the technical teams. 
    • Promoting inclusivity in hiring practices to build diverse technology teams.

What You Will Need to Accomplish the Job 

  • Minimum 10 years of experience in a leadership role within the technology industry. 
  • Experience in scaling a software business beyond $200M in revenue.
  • Proven track record of building and leading high-performing technology teams.
  • Vision for how AI/ML can enhance products, accelerate software development, and increase quality.
  • Strong understanding of software development lifecycle (SDLC) methodologies and best practices.
  • Deep understanding of SaaS architectures, cloud technologies, and agile methodologies.
  • Strong business acumen and experience working with cross-functional teams.
  • Excellent communication, collaboration, and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to make data-driven decisions and drive strategic initiatives.

What Will Make Us Love You

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (Master's degree or PhD a plus).
  • Experience in the healthcare space.
  • Ability to motivate and inspire the engineering team.
  • Strong presentation skills.
  • Deep appreciation of world-class UX/UI. 
  • Strong customer-centric mindset with a willingness to engage directly with key customers.
  • Passion for innovation and a relentless drive for success.