Remote VP of Engineering Strategy

This position is posted by Jobgether on behalf of a partner company. We are currently looking for a VP of Engineering - REMOTE. In this pivotal role, you will create and lead an Engineering Leadership Team focused on AI-powered productivity and architectural excellence. Your mission will be to address critical engineering challenges while enhancing productivity through the integration of advanced AI tools. You will collaborate closely with various leaders to define best practices and drive significant improvements in quality and operational efficiency, ensuring a seamless development experience. Your expertise will guide the transition to innovative architectures, ultimately transforming how software is developed globally. Accountabilities • Lead the new Engineering, Architecture and Transformation pillar as part of the ELT. • Drive the definition and improvement of engineering best practices across teams. • Champion the internal use of GitLab's tools and unblock teams for faster delivery. • Define and guide the transition to next-generation, AI-optimized architecture. • Establish and lead the Architecture, Quality and Engineering Excellence team. • Collaborate with senior leaders to address systemic horizontal challenges. • Promote a culture of engineering excellence aligned with operational efficiency. Requirements • Proven experience leading large-scale engineering organizations. • Deep understanding of world-scale service operations with a focus on quality. • Expertise in modern software architectures and major architectural transitions. • Hands-on leadership style with technical engagement in code and design. • Proficiency in AI-assisted development and tooling. • Experience with cost-conscious engineering decisions and performance optimization. • Ability to influence stakeholders across functional teams. Benefits • Comprehensive benefits to support health, finances, and well-being. • Flexible Paid Time Off policies. • Programs for personal and professional growth and development. • Equity compensation and employee stock purchase plans. • Support for home office setup and parental leave. Why Apply Through Jobgether? We use an AI-powered matching process to ensure your application is reviewed quickly, objectively, and fairly against the role's core requirements. Our system identifies the top-fitting candidates, and this shortlist is then shared directly with the hiring company. The final decision and next steps (interviews, assessments) are managed by their internal team. We appreciate your interest and wish you the best! Data Privacy Notice: By submitting your application, you acknowledge that Jobgether will process your personal data to evaluate your candidacy and share relevant information with the hiring employer. This processing is based on legitimate interest and pre-contractual measures under applicable data protection laws (including GDPR). You may exercise your rights (access, rectification, erasure, objection) at any time. We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us. Apply tot his job Apply To this Job