Vice President of Software EngineeringAcceler8 Talent • Houston, TX, United States

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Vice President of Software Engineering

Acceler8 Talent • Houston, TX, United States

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VP of Software - Houston, TX or US Remote

A Series B funded startup who are building the infrastructure that powers how residential HVAC systems are monitored, maintained, and serviced are looking for a VP of Engineering to join their team.

What will I be doing :

Lead and scale the software engineering organization
Translate high-level product and platform vision into concrete, high-velocity execution
Partner closely with the Head of Data, VP of Product, and AI / ML team to shape long-term architectural decisions and prioritize investments
Manage and mentor a team of senior engineers, including Staff+ ICs and architects
Drive engineering hiring, onboarding, and team design to support company growth and a strong technical culture
Implement and evolve best practices across the development process, CI / CD, observability, security, and reliability
Promote clear communication, technical rigor, and fast iteration across engineering and cross-functional teams
Work closely with functional leaders across AI, Product, and Data to align engineering execution with company priorities and ensure the platform scales in lockstep with business needs
Occasionally lead cross-functional initiatives, help drive company-wide technology strategy, and take ownership of budget and resourcing decisions

What are we looking for :

10+ years of engineering experience, with 3+ years in a senior leadership role (e.g., Director or VP level) at a high-growth startup or scaling tech company

Strong technical background in distributed systems, cloud infrastructure, and modern development practices

Experience managing high-performance engineering teams building real-time or data-intensive systems (e.g., IoT, streaming, or connected hardware platforms)

Proven ability to scale teams, mentor senior engineers, and build strong organizational foundations

Comfortable navigating tradeoffs between speed and scalability

Excellent communicator with a track record of working closely with product, design, and executive teams

Passion for building high-trust engineering cultures where people can do their best work

What's in it for me :

Competitive salary of $300,000 - $400,000 dependent on experience and geographical location

Mission-critical leadership role with full responsibility for software execution across backend services, data infrastructure, customer-facing applications, and platform reliability

Opportunity to be a force multiplier for the organization - guiding a highly technical team through scaling an IoT, event-driven system that supports hundreds of thousands of connected devices

Play a key role in fostering a high-performance culture grounded in technical excellence and execution

Apply now for immediate consideration!

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