VP of R&D — Developer Tools & Cloud-Native

MetalBear; Montreal (administrative region); Remote; CAD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

High autonomy & ownership

Flexible remote-first environment

Impactful open-source work

Job summary

A forward-thinking tech startup in Montreal seeks a VP of R&D to lead and scale its R&D department. This role requires a strong engineering leader with 8+ years of experience, a background in cloud-native systems, and proven skills in building and managing teams. You'll shape technical strategies, guide system architecture, and foster a culture of excellence. This is a unique opportunity to influence the direction of a product that empowers developers globally, all within a remote-first, collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• 8+ years experience in engineering leadership with hands-on background.
• Experience building and scaling R&D or engineering organizations.
• Strong understanding of cloud-native environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead and scale MetalBear’s R&D department.
• Own and evolve the technical strategy.
• Mentor and empower engineering managers.
• Guide architectural direction and system design decisions.
• Build and retain exceptional talent.
• Partner cross-functionally to deliver solutions.

Skills

Leadership in engineering

Cloud-native systems

Kubernetes

Rust

C++

Developer tools

Job description

A forward-thinking tech startup in Montreal seeks a VP of R&D to lead and scale its R&D department. This role requires a strong engineering leader with 8+ years of experience, a background in cloud-native systems, and proven skills in building and managing teams. You'll shape technical strategies, guide system architecture, and foster a culture of excellence. This is a unique opportunity to influence the direction of a product that empowers developers globally, all within a remote-first, collaborative environment.