Director/ VP of Engineering

Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features. Envive is using AI to reimagine commerce. We envision a future where retailers and brands can deploy hyper-personalized online shopping experience easily, so customers can transact flawlessly. We are developing a new breed of AI that continuously improves towards a goal. These models understand human behavior, reason what makes an amazing experience, continuously get better, and achieve performance surpassing that of today's top commercial AI models. We already have commercial success deploying cutting-edge research techniques that our world-class researchers developed over the last two years to scale hyper-personalized and continuously improving AI, and are looking to scale fast. What you'll do Define & lead engineering strategy: Partner with the CTO/Founders to shape technical vision and roadmap - scaling from core AI infrastructure to full-stack SaaS delivery models Build a high-performance engineering org: Recruit, develop, and mentor engineering managers and senior ICs. Create frameworks for performance management, career progression, and talent density – scaling from an org of 20 engineers upwards Drive execution and velocity: Modernize development processes: introduce CI/CD, observability, and strong execution disciplines. Own velocity metrics, sprint execution and delivery predictability Ensure system scalability & reliability: Lead architecture of cloud-native, distributed systems for AI-driven workflows. Implement design for uptime, graceful degradation, and performance at scale Foster cross-functional collaboration: Closely align with product, AI/ML, design, and customer-facing teams to turn insights into features - balancing innovation with delivery speed Who you are Seasoned engineering leader: 8 years in software development, 3-5 years in a leadership role (Director/VP) at a SaaS or AI-enabled startup, ideally Series A–B Systems and AI/ML savvy: Comfortable designing distributed, scalable systems; experience with ML/AI infrastructure, pipelines, or model deployment is a strong plus Startup-ready: Thrive in fast-paced, resource-constrained, ambiguous environments. You champion shipping with speed and quality at the same time . Process & execution focused: Deep understanding of CI/CD, monitoring, and operational excellence - and the ability to introduce these where they don’t yet exist Strong leader & collaborator: You’re a people-first leader: hiring, mentoring, unblocking teams, and building culture. Excellent communication with executives and customers alike Bonus points Experienced in high-traffic consumer platforms: Background in e-commerce, search, or large-scale consumer-facing web applications - with an understanding of performance, availability, and user experience at scale Competitive salary & equity: Get rewarded for your ambition with meaningful early-stage equity. Trailblazer opportunity: Be a pivotal part of our well-funded, high-potential startup. Flexible work environment: We combine the flexibility of remote work with regular in-person collaboration. We are focusing on hiring candidates located in (or open to relocating to) the Greater Seattle Area. 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Location: Seattle, Washington, US

Posted Date: 9/3/2025