VP of Engineering — AI Platform & Principal Engineers

Flagship Pioneering; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 313,000 - 400,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare coverage

Annual incentive program

Retirement benefits

Job summary

Flagship Pioneering in Cambridge, MA is seeking a Vice President of Engineering to lead a team of senior engineers in building AI-first solutions. This leadership role requires hands-on technical involvement, managing a team of Principal Software Engineers, and setting the architectural direction for innovative projects. Candidates should have a strong background in engineering leadership, building teams, and familiarity with AI technologies. Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits are offered, including healthcare coverage and retirement plans.

Qualifications

• Experience leading senior individual contributors or principal-level engineers.
• Proven authority on complex, production-grade systems.
• Experience building and scaling engineering organizations in fast-moving environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team of approximately five Principal Software Engineers.
• Set technical strategy and architectural direction for the AI and digital platform.
• Contribute to architectural reviews and design complex systems.

Skills

System design expertise

Leadership in engineering

AI-native engineering practices

Technical communication

Team building

Job description

Flagship Pioneering in Cambridge, MA is seeking a Vice President of Engineering to lead a team of senior engineers in building AI-first solutions. This leadership role requires hands-on technical involvement, managing a team of Principal Software Engineers, and setting the architectural direction for innovative projects. Candidates should have a strong background in engineering leadership, building teams, and familiarity with AI technologies. Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits are offered, including healthcare coverage and retirement plans.