The VP of Engineering will lead technology initiatives, overseeing the engineering team to develop IoT solutions, ensuring product alignment with business goals and maintaining a high technical standard.
ABOUT LVT
LVT is on a mission to make the world safer and more secure through rapidly deployable security hardware that runs on our proprietary SaaS platform. Our enterprise-grade safety and security ecosystem makes it easy to secure essentially any physical environment through intelligent automation and actionable insights. As an industry leader in the IoT space, our systems are deployed in every state and adopted by Fortune 500 enterprise companies who share this vision.
ABOUT THIS ROLE
As the VP of Engineering, you will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of technology and engineering at LVT. You will lead our AI, software, hardware, and platform engineering teams to innovate and deliver world-class IoT solutions with integrated AI/ML security features. This role requires a strategic thinker with technical hands-on experience, capable of driving technological advancements and ensuring alignment with business objectives.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Technology Leadership:
- Assist in developing, and own the execution of the company's technology vision and strategy
- Provide leadership, direction, and mentorship to the engineering team, cultivating a collaborative and high-performance culture
- Drive the adoption and implementation of best practices in engineering, ensuring that the team maintains a high level of technical excellence
- Stay abreast of emerging technologies and industry trends to ensure the company remains competitive
- Identify and recommend opportunity within the platform and the technology to innovate and build new products that align with company objectives to drive growth
- Product Development:
- Oversee the entire product lifecycle execution from concept to launch, ensuring rapid and high-quality delivery
- Ensure that engineering efforts align with the overall product and business strategy.
- Partner closely with the product management leadership team to ensure alignment on product vision, roadmap, and delivery.
- Collaborate with product management and other stakeholders to define product roadmaps and priorities
- Ensure robust integration of AI/ML security features into IoT products
- Engineering Management:
- Model and promote a culture of cross-functional teamwork, where departments work together to achieve common objectives and deliver exceptional value to customers
- Recruit and manage a high-performing engineering organization, fostering a culture of innovation and excellence
- Implement best practices for software development, hardware design, and platform engineering
- Ensure efficient and scalable development processes, including agile methodologies.
- Security and Compliance:
- Develop and enforce security protocols to protect data and privacy within IoT solutions
- Ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations
- Collaboration and Communication:
- Work closely with the executive team to align technology initiatives with business goals
- Communicate technology strategies and roadmaps to internal and external stakeholders
- Operational Ownership
- Collaborate with business leaders on financial planning and major financial decisions that support the company’s overall health, while overseeing the engineering budget to ensure cost-effective use of resources without compromising quality or performance
- Ensure that the engineering team has the necessary skills, experience, and resources to meet product development goals
- Implement scalable solutions to proactively address talent management needs, such as succession planning and effective business continuity planning
QUALIFICATIONS
- Education:
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field
- Advanced degrees and relevant certifications are a plus
- Experience:
- Minimum of 15 years of experience in technology leadership roles, including experience as a CTO or VP of Engineering
- Proven track record of leading software, hardware, and platform engineering teams
- Extensive experience in IoT systems and AI/ML applications, particularly in security solutions
- Experience in productizing Computer Vision solutions within edge devices
- Skills:
- Strong strategic thinking and problem-solving skills
- Excellent leadership and team-building abilities
- Deep understanding of IoT architectures, AI/ML technologies, modern architectures (event-driven/microservices), cloud development, and cybersecurity
WHY JOIN US
- Founder-led and employee-driven company
- The opportunity to build where you stand
- Value centric decision making
- Both an economically stable and hyper-growth environment (ask us how this is possible)
- The market leader in redefining how B2B does security
On top of the obvious benefit of getting paid to work with great people who are laser-focused on a mission that matters, we also offer the following benefits:
- Comprehensive health, vision, and dental benefits for you and your family. Including supplemental and life insurance, company-paid HSA contributions, and an Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
- 401(k) With up to 4% match
- Time Off & Paid Holidays - Ask us how we empower employees to take control of their well-being
- Stock Options - Every full-time employee has the opportunity to be an owner of the company and benefit from our success.
- Paid Parental Leave - To help your growing family while you're away from work.
- Company Events - Christmas Party, Summer Party, and other parties to celebrate whenever we can find an excuse.
- Charitable Opportunities - LVT sends groups of employees to help the Daybreak Vision Project restore sight to thousands of people a year.
- Wellness - We regularly host dentists, chiropractors, financial experts, and other professionals to provide services and seminars to help promote physical, mental, emotional, and financial wellness.
- And More - Scholarship opportunities for employees and their dependents, discounted cell services, and opportunities to score tickets to Utah Jazz games and other Delta Center events.
HR Policy
We’re an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status. All Candidates must pass a drug screening and background check upon employment. Some roles may also require passing a federal background check and fingerprinting. Must be authorized to work in the U.S.
Top Skills
AI
Cloud Development
Cybersecurity
Iot
Ml
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