VP, Engineering
Remote VP, Engineering
We are seeking an exceptional technology leader to join Caring.com as our Vice President of Engineering. In this transformational role, you will spearhead our engineering efforts to revolutionize how we serve caregivers and providers through cutting-edge digital solutions. This role reports into the CEO and will be a key member of the executive leadership team.
The Company and Our Mission:
Caring.com is a leading online destination for caregivers seeking information and support to help them navigate caring for aging loved ones, dealing with challenging health conditions, and making informed decisions about senior care. Our mission is to make the caregiving journey easier by empowering families with the insights and resources they need.
What You’ll Do
- Develop and execute a bold technology strategy aligned with Caring.com’s mission to vastly enhance the caregiver and provider experience.
- Attract, develop and inspire exceptional engineering talent; build and lead a high-performing, innovative engineering culture.
- Spearhead efforts to transition to modern architectures, frameworks and processes to drive velocity and quality.
- Experience leading technical data strategy – infuse AI, machine learning, data science and personalization capabilities throughout our products.
- Deliver highly available, scalable and secure platforms supporting delightful user experiences.
- Champion software engineering best practices including agile processes, test automation and DevOps methodologies.
- Collaborate across the organization to ensure platforms, data and user experiences are continuously optimized.
- Lead IT team focused on desktop support, including hardware provisioning, management, and ticket resolution.
- Implement information security best practices, ensuring appropriate governance across the business.
- Manage relationships with external vendors, technology partners, and service providers to optimize the technology ecosystem.
Our ideal VP, Engineering will have:
- 10+ years of engineering leadership experience, preferably delivering consumer technology products, marketplace experience is a plus.
- Proven ability to attract, develop and inspire top engineering talent and foster an innovative culture.
- Experience transforming engineering organizations to leverage modern tools, architectures and processes.
- Deep expertise in software development life cycles, agile methodologies, cloud technologies and DevOps practices.
- Experience working with high-functioning product and business teams to drive value for the organization.
- An outcome-based mindset, with a clear understanding of how engineering priorities will impact the P&L.
- Track record driving major technology initiatives involving AI, machine learning, data science and personalization.
- Exceptional critical thinking, problem-solving, prioritization and decision-making abilities.
- Outstanding communicator skilled at sharing vision, building alignment and operating as a strategic partner.
- Curiosity, humility, and a passion for lifelong learning.
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field; advanced degree preferred.
What we offer:
- Flexible hours and Paid Time Off policy
- Competitive benefits package – Medical, Dental, Vision, HSA, Life, Disability, and Pet insurance
- 401(k) Employer Match
- Fun work environment including social happy hours
- Rapid company growth
- Paid caregiver and volunteer days
Diversity, Equality, and Inclusion at Caring.com.
Our history has taught us that treating everyone with dignity and respect is vital to our ongoing success. We embrace and seek out diversity that is inclusive of thought, race, ethnicity, gender, age, religion, sexual orientation, experience, and background. We find that this diversity and openness ensures that all our associates have equal access to opportunities and resources to contribute fully to the organization’s success, and it fuels innovation, improves strategic thinking, and cultivates leadership.
Caring LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.