VICE PRESIDENT OF ENGINEERING

Interface AI; Salinas (CA); On-site; USD 220,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading AI provider for banks and credit unions seeks a VP of Engineering to drive technological strategy and build high-performing teams. This role offers the opportunity to shape the engineering function while working on innovative AI solutions that transform the banking experience.

Benefits

Remote First Policy

Medical / Dental / Vision Insurance

PTO & Holidays

Life Insurance

Qualifications

• Deep understanding of business and technology.
• Experience managing complex products in growth phases.
• Track record of building and inspiring teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement technology road-map aligning with business strategy.
• Build and manage teams of software engineers and QA.
• Drive establishment of processes for quality and compliance.

Skills

Leadership

Data Science

Engineering

Strategic Mindset

Interpersonal Skills

Education

Experience in B2B Enterprise SaaS

Modern Tech Stack Knowledge

Job description

interface.ai is the industry's-leading specialized AI provider for banks and credit unions, serving over 100 financial institutions. The company's integrated AI platform offers a unified banking experience through voice, chat, and employee-assisting solutions, enhanced by cutting-edge proprietary Generative AI.

Our mission is clear : to transform the banking experience so every consumer enjoys hyper-personalized, secure, and seamless interactions, while improving operational efficiencies and driving revenue growth.

interface.ai offers pre-trained, domain-specific AI solutions that are easy to integrate, scale, and manage, both in-branch and online. Combining this with deep industry expertise, interface.ai is the AI solution for banks and credit unions that want to deliver exceptional experiences and stay at the forefront of AI innovation.

What You Will Do

• Serve as a thought leader and strategy driver for the technology roadmap and a key member of the leadership team.
• Formulate long-term strategy for technological development, product layout plan, roadmap for new product development, and the company's long-term engineering practices.
• Work closely with Product Managers and Developers to define and deliver new products and enhancements .
• Manage the company's overall core technology, organize the formulation and implement the major technical decisions.
• Work with business and development teams to understand and influence product vision and requirements.
• Understand and influence all elements of the software lifecycle work together and develop quality engineering approaches that fit the overall architecture.
• Build and manage a team of software engineers, QA and analysts.
• Develop the long-term strategy for your programs and translate that into an achievable road map / action plan.
• Management and execution against project plans and delivery commitments.
• Management of resources, staffing, mentoring, and enhancing and maintaining a best-in-class engineering team.
• You will be working with a team who is fast moving, fun and creative but more importantly extremely dedicated, focused and ambitious! This role involves getting on the ground floor of a startup, with the opportunity to build out and shape the Engineering function, and work directly with the core team in scaling the business.
• To develop a strategic vision for the Engineering team, consistent with the overall mission of the company such that the company meets its targets.
• Translating the strategic business plans into well-defined plans to meet

business objectives.

Define and put in place suitable performance management metrics and reporting structure to monitor performance against set objectives. As part of the key leadership, contribute to the overall strategy and development of the company.

Assure successful execution through the definition, development, and deployment of the tech.

Develop and implement a technology road-map that aligns with the business strategy and delivers both short-term and long-term results.

Be the technology leader for the entire BUs - by developing a sustainable architecture to support business growth.

Build an engaged, motivated and driven team that is able to execute and perform at the highest levels.

Discover and implement new technologies that yield competitive advantage.

You can spearhead the development of machine learning algorithms.

Lead strategic planning to achieve business goals by identifying and prioritizing development initiatives and setting timelines for the evaluation, development, and deployment of products.

Implement technical security infrastructure and processes.

Build quality assurance and data protection processes.

Participate in the community through blog posts, panels, and presentations.

Provide the leadership for the unit and be a role model for the team and organisation.

As a part of the Leadership Team, contribute to the development and execution of the vision & strategy for the company.

Nurture a culture of excellence and performance within the organization with processes to measure & recognize merit.

Drive establishment of processes for quality and compliance in all areas of the business.

What You Will Bring

A seasoned leader who has worked in roles focused on Engineering & Data Science. An understanding and appreciation of all aspects of business, technology and data science would be key.

Deep knowledge and experience of the B2B Enterprise SaaS domain is preferred.

Seeking an entrepreneurial VP Engineering who has a passion for building elite - teams, ideas, architectures and platforms.

Worked during a hyper-growth at a B2B company with experience in managing the complexity of multiple products serving multiple industries / markets / segments and buyers.

Strategic mindset and a desire to dive in and solve business challenges as well technical challenges.

Experience in modern tech stack and frameworks.

Strong interpersonal skills, with demonstrated ability to work effectively and collaboratively with diverse team members and external parties.

Demonstrated ability to inspire, align, and enable large teams across functions in order to drive a successful business.

Track-record of building extraordinary teams. Record of coaching and developing individuals and teams to fulfil their potential.

Skill in using prompt engineering techniques to enhance productivity, drive efficiency, and decision-making with generative AI tools.

Compensation

Compensation is expected to be between $220,000 - $300,000. Exact compensation may vary based on skills and location.

What We Offer

Remote First Policy

Medical / Dental / Vision Insurance

PTO & Holidays

Life Insurance

At interface.ai, we are committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all employees and applicants. We celebrate diversity and believe it is critical to our success as a company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability status, or any other legally protected status. All employment decisions at Interface.ai are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications. We strive to create a culture that values and respects each person's unique perspective and contributions. We encourage all qualified individuals to apply for employment opportunities with Interface.ai and are committed to ensuring that our hiring process is inclusive and accessible.