VP of Engineering

Snaphunt; Cataluña; A distancia; EUR 80.000 - 150.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

An innovative startup is seeking a VP of Engineering to spearhead technical strategy and execution. This role offers the opportunity to define the technical roadmap for scalable, fault-tolerant systems while directly contributing to critical projects in Golang and Python. As a hands-on leader, you will build and mentor a high-performing team, fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement. With remote-first flexibility and a focus on cutting-edge technology, this position promises autonomy and significant impact in a fast-moving environment. If you thrive in dynamic settings and have a proven track record in scaling startups, this is your chance to make a difference.

Servicios

High-ownership roles

Remote-first flexibility

Competitive salary

Life-changing equity options

Benefits

Formación

• Extensive hands-on experience with Golang and Python in real-time streaming systems.
• Ability to balance strategic leadership with deep technical involvement.

Responsabilidades

• Define and execute the technical roadmap and architecture for scalable systems.
• Build, mentor, and scale a high-performing engineering team.

Conocimientos

Golang

Python

Real-time streaming systems

Low-latency stream processing

Mentorship

Team-building

Herramientas

Kubernetes

ArgoCD

Github

Helm

Grafana

Loki

Honeycomb

Descripción del empleo

We’re looking for a hands-on, no-fluff VP of Engineering with startup scaling experience (Seed to Series A+). You’ll set our technical vision, drive architecture, and lead by example—contributing directly in Golang and Python when needed while leading and shaping a high-performing team that builds robust, real-time AI systems.

Responsibilities :

• Technical Strategy & Execution :
• Define and execute the technical roadmap and architecture for scalable, fault-tolerant systems.
• Ensure best practices in CI / CD, TDD, code reviews, and overall software quality.
• Build, mentor, and scale a high-performing engineering team.
• Foster a culture of action, accountability, and continuous improvement.

Hands-On Development :

• Code in Golang and Python as needed to directly contribute to critical projects.
• Oversee development of real-time streaming and AI-powered systems.

Back-End & Infrastructure :

Kubernetes, ArgoCD, Github, Helm, Grafana, Loki, Honeycomb

Front-End :

Details not specified in the original description.

What We Offer :

• Autonomy at speed : High-ownership roles in a fast-moving startup.
• Remote-first flexibility : Contribute from anywhere, on your schedule.
• Cutting-edge technology : Work on what interests you most.
• Rewarding package : Competitive salary, life-changing equity options, and benefits.

The Profile

What You Bring :

• Extensive hands-on experience with Golang and Python in real-time streaming systems.
• Experience in low-latency stream processing.
• A proven track record of scaling early-stage startups through key growth phases.
• Ability to balance strategic leadership with deep technical involvement.
• Strong networking and relationship-building skills.
• Mentorship and team-building abilities.
• Adaptability and thrive in changing environments.

The Employer

Our client is a German-based global partner dedicated to your business success, beyond just recruitment and software development.