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Full-time · Remote

VP of Engineering

This is a pivotal executive role for a technical leader who wants to combine high-level strategy with a mission-driven company culture. You will lead a 50-person remote team, driving AI innovation and technical excellence for a platform used by thousands of businesses. It is a rare opportunity to influence both the technical roadmap and the ethical footprint of a global SaaS company.

Help Scout · Boston, Massachusetts, United States · Posted 17 April 2026

The role

Overview

This is a pivotal executive role for a technical leader who wants to combine high-level strategy with a mission-driven company culture. You will lead a 50-person remote team, driving AI innovation and technical excellence for a platform used by thousands of businesses. It is a rare opportunity to influence both the technical roadmap and the ethical footprint of a global SaaS company.

What they need

Requirements & Skills

Key Responsibilities

  • Define and implement a technical vision centered on intelligence and AI capabilities
  • Oversee the Product and Platform engineering departments
  • Manage the engineering budget and optimize platform investments
  • Modernize the codebase to ensure sustainable high-velocity delivery
  • Advocate for engineering initiatives across the executive leadership team

Essential

  • Proven experience leading engineering organizations of 50+ people
  • Ability to define and execute a comprehensive AI and machine learning strategy
  • Experience managing Engineering P&L and partnering with finance teams
  • Track record of leading code modernization and technical debt reduction
  • Strong background in cross-functional leadership at the executive level
  • Commitment to maintaining high standards of engineering craft and excellence

Preferred

  • Experience working within a Certified B Corporation or mission-driven company
  • Background in scaling remote-first engineering cultures
  • Previous experience in the customer support or SaaS software industry

Key Skills

Technical StrategyAI/ML ImplementationOrganizational LeadershipFinancial ForecastingStakeholder CommunicationPlatform ReliabilityPerformance OptimizationTalent Acquisition

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Perks

Benefits & perks

  • Fully remote work environment
  • Work-life balance focus
  • B Corp certified ethical workplace
  • 1% equity community pledge participation
  • Collaborative leadership culture
  • Global team connection

Next step

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