VP of Engineering

Snaphunt; Italia; Remoto; EUR 80.000 - 120.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

A prominent company is searching for a hands-on VP of Engineering to define technical strategy and lead a team that builds real-time AI systems. The role requires extensive experience in Golang and Python, along with the ability to mentor and scale teams while handling high-level technical challenges in a fast-paced startup environment.

Servizi

Remote-first flexibility

High-ownership roles

Competitive salary

Equity options

Competenze

• Extensive experience with Golang and Python in streaming systems.
• Proven track record in scaling startups.
• Ability to blend strategic leadership with technical roles.

Mansioni

• Define and execute technical roadmap and architecture.
• Lead hands-on development using Golang and Python.
• Mentor and scale a high-performing engineering team.

Conoscenze

Golang

Python

Real-time streaming systems

Low-latency stream processing

Team building

Mentorship

Strategic leadership

Strumenti

Kubernetes

ArgoCD

GitHub

Helm

Grafana

Loki

Honeycomb

Descrizione del lavoro

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 more.

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.
• The ability to balance high-level strategic leadership with deep technical involvement.
• You are a strong networker & relationship builder.
• You are a strong mentor and coach who can build high performing teams.
• You are adaptable 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.