
VP Engineering
BlueSpace.ai
full-time
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Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Oakland • California • United States
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Salary
💰 $180,000 - $275,000 per year
Job Level
About the role
- Develop and execute the engineering vision and strategy aligned with the company’s overall objectives, ensuring the delivery of high-quality products that meet customer needs.
- Lead, mentor, and grow a high-performing engineering team, fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
- Oversee the entire development lifecycle, from conception to deployment, ensuring timely of features and enhancement.
- Provide technical direction and architectural guidance for development projects, ensuring scalability, reliability, and performance.
- Work closely with cross-functional teams, including product management and operations, to ensure cohesive product development and integration.
- Communicate effectively with executive leadership and key stakeholders, providing updates on project status, risks, and opportunities.
- Stay abreast of industry trends, emerging technologies, and the competitive landscape to inform software development strategies and maintain a technological edge.
- Establish and maintain best practices in engineering processes, including coding standards, testing, and documentation.
- Ability to travel as needed (10-15%)
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in computer science, software engineering, robotics, or a related field. (Advanced degree preferred)
- 10+ years of experience in software engineering, with a minimum of 5 years in a leadership role, preferably within robotics or autonomous vehicles.
- Proven track record of successfully leading large-scale software development projects from inception to completion.
- Strong knowledge of software architecture, design patterns, and agile development methodologies.
- Experience with robotics software, control systems, and hardware and software components integration is highly desirable.
- Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and inspire teams and stakeholders at all levels.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, focusing on delivering results in a fast-paced environment.
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
software engineeringsoftware architecturedesign patternsagile development methodologiesrobotics softwarecontrol systemshardware integrationsoftware components integrationproject managementdevelopment lifecycle
Soft Skills
leadershipmentoringcommunicationinterpersonal skillsanalytical skillsproblem-solvingcollaborationinnovationcontinuous improvementinfluencing
Certifications
Bachelor's degree in computer scienceBachelor's degree in software engineeringBachelor's degree in roboticsAdvanced degree (preferred)