VP, Engineering hybrid from Vancouver, British Columbia, Toronto, Ontario

Jobgether; Vancouver; Hybrid; CAD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a VP of Engineering to drive excellence in engineering and scale teams in Vancouver or Toronto. This high-impact role involves building high-performing teams, aligning technical execution with business goals, and shaping company culture. The ideal candidate will have a strong leadership background, experience in SaaS product development, and a passion for mentoring and innovation.

Qualifications

• Proven track record of engineering leadership managing teams of 30 to 300+ engineers.
• Experience building and shipping innovative SaaS products at scale.
• Strong strategic thinking, business acumen, and executive communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and scale a high-performing engineering organization across multiple functions.
• Translate business and product strategy into actionable engineering goals.
• Define and measure engineering performance through key KPIs.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic Thinking

Budgeting

Collaboration

Mentoring

Technical Expertise

Tools

Python

Ruby on Rails

React

TypeScript

GCP

Kubernetes

AI/ML tools

Job description

VP, Engineering hybrid from Vancouver, British Columbia, Toronto, Ontario

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CAD 120,000 - 180,000

VP, Engineering hybrid from Vancouver, British Columbia, Toronto, Ontario

About Jobgether
Jobgether is a Talent Matching Platform that partners with companies worldwide to efficiently connect top talent with the right opportunities through AI-driven job matching.

One of our companies is currently looking for a VP, Engineering in Vancouver, British Columbia, or Toronto, Ontario. This is a high-impact leadership role focused on driving engineering excellence, scaling teams, and aligning technical execution with strategic business goals. You'll be responsible for building and leading high-performing engineering teams while working cross-functionally with Product, Design, and other executive leaders. This role goes beyond engineering oversight—you'll help shape company culture, guide long-term innovation, and ensure the organization delivers category-defining software at scale. You'll report directly to the CEO and play a pivotal role in executive decision-making and execution.

Accountabilities:

• Lead and scale a high-performing engineering organization across multiple functions and disciplines
• Translate business and product strategy into actionable engineering goals and execution plans
• Define and measure engineering performance through key KPIs and operational metrics
• Own organizational design and talent development, including mentoring and career progression
• Oversee DevOps, platform engineering, security operations, and system reliability
• Collaborate with Product, Sales, and Customer Success to align tech delivery with customer outcomes
• Manage engineering budget, forecasting, vendor relationships, and regional incentives (e.g. SR&ED)
• Champion a strong, inclusive, and performance-driven engineering culture

Requirements:

• Proven track record of engineering leadership, managing teams of 30 to 300+ engineers
• Experience building and shipping innovative SaaS products at scale
• Strong organizational design and process development skills
• Background in collaborating with cross-functional leadership (Product, Sales, Customer Success)
• Expertise in budgeting, forecasting, and infrastructure operations
• Ability to mentor engineering managers and promote continuous growth
• Strong strategic thinking, business acumen, and executive communication skills
• Familiarity with modern tech stacks including Python, Ruby on Rails, React, TypeScript, GCP, Kubernetes, and AI/ML tools
• Opportunity to lead the growth and scaling of a fast-moving tech company
• Work remotely or from the Vancouver/Toronto office with flexible travel
• High-impact role reporting directly to the CEO
• Inclusive and mission-driven company culture
• Ongoing opportunities for leadership development and innovation
• Supportive of diverse backgrounds and career paths

Jobgether Hiring Process Disclaimer: This job is posted on behalf of one of our partner companies. If you choose to apply, your application will go through our AI-powered 3-step screening process, where we automatically select the 5 best candidates. Our AI thoroughly analyzes every line of your CV and LinkedIn profile to assess your fit for the role, evaluating each experience in detail. When needed, our team may also conduct a manual review to ensure only the most relevant candidates are considered. Our process is fair, unbiased, and based solely on qualifications and relevance to the job. Only the best-matching candidates will be selected for the next round. If you are among the top 5 candidates, you will be notified within 7 days. If you do not receive feedback after 7 days, it means you were not selected. However, if you wish, we may consider your profile for other similar opportunities that better match your experience.

Thank you for your interest!

Seniority level

• Executive

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Information Technology
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