VP of Engineering

Our company

Way2B1 is a secure platform that simplifies your life. It supports individuals and families in managing their complex lives in a secure, private, and efficient manner. It organizes families’ disparate assets, provides clear approval processes for investments and other approvals, and helps organize projects and management with tasks and checklists. This strengthens the connections and creates an audit history with trusted sources, such as family members, property managers, captains, crew, lawyers, tax advisers and investment managers.

Our ideal candidate has

• 7+ years of software experience at a startup or technology focused company
• 4+ years of managing and mentoring of engineers of all experience levels
• 2+ years of experience as a Director of Engineering or equivalent role
• Strong expertise and talent in wielding full-stack Javascript
• Strong expertise in Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) processes
• Strong expertise in defining engineering team metrics
• Expertise in service architecture
• Privacy and Security focused mindset and practices

Bonus points for

• Expertise with Agile methodology
• Expertise with Accounting or Investment management software
• Expertise with Mobile development

What you'll be doing

• Will be responsible for the managing and continuous career development of the engineering and QA team. The role will also include 10-20% of time focused on individual contributions.
• Code review of all significant front end and back end modifications
• Coordination with CTO and VP of Tech Ops on major architectural changes and planning
• Contributing to product teams within normal release cycle
• Monitoring industry developments and determining impact and implementation within our platform
• Growing future leaders by serving as a mentor to junior staff, helping them develop both technically and in their Way2B1 role
• Will drive incremental value through iteration of processes, frameworks and ideas
• Practicing constant vigilance with respect to security and privacy
• Grow engineering teams as needed, including hire, promote, and mentor leads

Oh yeah, and we can offer you

• A tight-team knit of motivated, dedicated individuals who work together without ego
• Extensive access to, and engagement with leadership
• Practice of Agile methodology
• Opportunity to strengthen individual privacy and digital protections
• Competitive salary
• Access to new technology
• A fully stocked kitchen in our San Francisco or Chicago office
• 401K
• Cell Phone Reimbursements
• Health, dental, vision, and commuter benefits