Cypress HCM · 16 hours ago
Vice President, Engineering
Cypress HCM is a company focused on software solutions, and they are seeking a Vice President of Engineering to lead and mentor a team of software engineers. The role involves driving modernization efforts, establishing engineering standards, and managing engineering budgets.
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Responsibilities
Leading and mentoring a growing team of 20+ software engineers – owning hiring, performance management, retention, and team structure
Fostering a collaborative engineering culture, building career development frameworks and growth paths for engineers at all levels
Owning architecture decisions to ensure scalability, reliability, and security on AWS
Driving modernization efforts across multiple codebases (PHP, Node.js/TypeScript)
Establish and refine engineering standards, code quality best practices, and workflows for development
Managing technical debt strategically while maintaining delivery velocity
Championing AI tools and workflows to enhance code quality, enhance product capabilities, and more
Partnering with product to scope, prioritize, and deliver against quarterly and annual goals
Owning engineering metrics to drive continuous improvement and delivery predictability
Managing engineering budgets and resource allocation
Qualification
Required
10+ years in software engineering with 5+ years leading engineering teams (15-20 people)
Highly technical with a background in enterprise software engineering/architecture
Current knowledge of AWS, PHP, Node.js, and/or TypeScript to guide and mentor developers, lead code reviews, and drive technology modernization
Strong understanding and experience with Agile and Scrum methodologies – sprint planning/management, daily standups, retrospectives
Experience working with small to mid-sized B2B SaaS companies or startups ($10M - $30M in revenue)
Familiarity with containerization (Docker/Kubernetes), cloud, and DevOps best practices
Experience with version control and continuous integration tools
Experience leveraging AI tools to accelerate development velocity and improve code quality
Preferred
Experience with AI/ML integration into product offering is preferred
Benefits
Annual Bonus