Stealth, a Y Combinator-backed startup based in the United States, is at the forefront of revolutionizing software testing through innovative AI-driven solutions. Our mission is to empower engineering teams to enhance software delivery speed and quality by removing obstacles in test automation. With a visionary approach influenced by Stanford University, we are experiencing rapid growth and seek exceptional individuals to join us on this exciting journey.
As the Vice President of Engineering, you will play a crucial role in leading our technical team during a pivotal growth phase. This position primarily involves management responsibilities, focusing on expanding the team from 10 to 100 members, establishing team structures, recruiting new talent, and implementing best practices for performance evaluations and engineering excellence.
Your key responsibilities will include building and scaling a top-tier engineering team geared towards high performance, developing efficient processes for engineering productivity, quality assurance, and collaboration. You will collaborate closely with the leadership team to align technological strategies with business objectives, establish performance review systems for teams and individuals, and ensure operational efficiency within a fast-paced startup environment. While this role does not entail hands-on coding tasks predominantly, familiarity with the codebase and occasional pull requests will be expected.
The ideal candidate for this role is an experienced leader with a proven track record in VP of Engineering or similar positions who has successfully scaled teams from 10 to over 100 engineers. A strong technical background is essential, preferably with expertise in Java and/or Node.js. Previous experience at YC startups, FAANG companies, Stanford/MIT-affiliated organizations or similar high-growth tech environments is highly valued. Additionally, being structured, process-oriented, people-centric with excellent hiring skills are vital qualities we seek in potential candidates. A willingness to undergo an MBTI test as part of the evaluation process for team alignment is required. Candidates located outside North or South America must be willing to work Pacific Time (PST) hours due to time zone flexibility requirements.
Joining Stealth offers you the opportunity to make a high-impact contribution at a rapidly growing YC-backed startup while enjoying competitive salary packages along with equity options. You will have the chance to build and lead a team at scale while working on cutting-edge AI-driven technology within a dynamic environment that fosters innovation and growth. We invite individuals who resonate with these values and possess the necessary qualifications to apply for this role as it promises significant career advancement opportunities at various levels within our organization.
Seniority Level: Executive Level
Job Functions: Engineering
Industries : Technology
