VP of Engineering
Our client · confidential — represented by Magnus Kor Talent Partners
- Lead a 40+ engineering org through hypergrowth
- Hybrid SF with meaningful equity (0.5-1.0%)
Ref: MK-2608-0011
About Our Client
Our client is a Series C B2B SaaS scale-up with a strong brand, a loyal enterprise customer base and an expanding international footprint. They have the resources of a scaled company and the ambition of a business still very much in growth mode, with well-run product and engineering functions and experienced leadership. The company is kept confidential at this stage; full details, including the client name, are shared with shortlisted candidates.
Job Description
Our client is seeking a VP of Engineering to lead an organisation of 40+ engineers through the next stage of scale. Reporting to the CEO, you'll own technical strategy, delivery and org design, and you'll build and grow a leadership team beneath you. This is a rare opportunity to shape engineering at a well-funded Series C scale-up during a defining period of growth.
- Own technical strategy, delivery and organisational design for engineering
- Hire, grow, coach and retain a strong engineering leadership team
- Set and drive engineering standards, culture and ways of working
- Partner with product and go-to-market leadership on company strategy
- Ensure the platform scales reliably and securely with the business
- Own engineering headcount planning, budgeting and prioritisation
- Report to the CEO and communicate confidently at board level
- Balance near-term delivery with long-term technical health
- Champion diversity, inclusion and high performance across the org
- Represent engineering externally in hiring and partnerships
The Successful Applicant
We're looking for a proven engineering executive who has scaled organisations through hypergrowth and can lead from both the front and behind.
- 12+ years in engineering, including 5+ years leading engineering organisations
- Experience scaling teams and orgs through significant growth
- Strong architectural judgement and a solid delivery track record
- Proven ability to hire, develop and retain engineering leaders
- Excellent leadership, communication and board-level presence
- Experience in B2B SaaS at scale
- Strategic thinker who can also get into the detail when needed
- A collaborative, values-driven leadership style
What's on Offer
This is a high-impact role at a well-backed US business, with a package built to attract and retain exceptional people: