Runwise · 1 day ago
VP of Engineering
New York, NY
Full-time
Hybrid
Director/Executive
$250K/yr - $280K/yr
10+ years expRunwise is looking for a VP of Engineering to lead the teams building the technology that will reshape how cities run. The role involves owning the engineering vision, driving the cross-disciplinary roadmap, and scaling an organization responsible for both the software platform and hardware.
Information TechnologySensorSmart BuildingSoftware
Responsibilities
Own the long-term technical vision for Runwise’s platform, spanning software, hardware, and control systems
Build a clear, multi-year engineering roadmap aligned with company goals
Drive architectural decisions that balance speed, stability, and scalability
Lead and grow engineering managers, ICs, and hardware engineers
Build an engineering organization optimized for velocity, ownership, and cross-functional alignment
Champion a culture of continuous improvement and transparent communication
Establish scalable processes and systems across multiple teams without slowing engineering velocity
Ensure clear handoffs, dependencies, and accountability across software and hardware groups
Implement lightweight practices that support rapid delivery while maintaining quality and reliability
Maintain technical credibility by staying active in the codebase, reviewing architecture, and guiding implementation
Contribute where needed to software projects, especially complex systems or high-impact areas
Deep experience with Golang, Python, React, and TypeScript, as well as AWS services (DynamoDB, SQS, Lambda, EC2, CloudFormation)
Passion for building products and systems at scale while mentoring engineers on best practices
Ensure consistent, high-quality delivery across software and hardware initiatives
Introduce lightweight processes that increase velocity without unnecessary overhead
Set and monitor engineering KPIs around output, reliability, and operational excellence
Work closely with Product to shape the roadmap and align engineering efforts
Partner with Hardware, Operations, and Field Teams to ensure seamless integration and strong performance across thousands of buildings
Navigate competing priorities across Sales, CS, and Operations with clarity and decisiveness
Oversee reliability, security, and performance across the full platform
Lead response to complex technical issues, outages, and root-cause processes
Ensure hardware and firmware integrate smoothly with software systems
Lead hiring across software, hardware, and engineering leadership
Develop talent, improve performance, and elevate engineering standards throughout the organization
Qualification
Required
10+ years of engineering experience, with 5+ years leading managers or multi-disciplinary teams
Strong technical foundation and experience guiding architectural and product-level decisions
Proven ability to scale teams and systems in a high-growth environment
Exceptional communicator who can simplify complexity and align diverse stakeholders
5+ years of hands-on experience writing in Golang and/or Python, SQL
Deep experience with Golang, Python, React, and TypeScript, as well as AWS services (DynamoDB, SQS, Lambda, EC2, CloudFormation)
Preferred
Experience with hardware, IoT, or control systems strongly preferred
Benefits
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
HSA & FSA options
Paid Parental Leave
Access to Talkspace & Health Advocate
Flexible PTO
Commuter Benefits
401K
Company-paid life insurance
Voluntary supplemental life insurance
Free in-office lunch on Wednesdays
Hybrid work environment
Summer Fridays
Monthly L&D Series
Employee Resource Groups (e.g. DEIB Committee, Run Club)
Company
Runwise
Runwise is a smart operating system company that provides a software platform for building heat management.
51-200 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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2025 (2)
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$95.39MKey Investors
Multiplier CapitalFifth Wall
2025-06-09Series B· $30M
2025-06-09Debt Financing· $25M
2023-11-22Series Unknown· $11M
Leadership Team
Jeffrey Carleton
CEO and Founder
Lee Hoffman
Co-Founder & President
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