Vice President of Engineering

Who we are:

Welcome to BookedBy, an industry-leading business management solution and scheduling software for salons, spas, and barbershops everywhere.

BookedBy — with headquarters in Austin, TX — features more than 100 employees across three continents and powers thousands of locations worldwide with top brands such as Sport Clips Haircuts, Diesel Barbershop, Perfect Look, Sharkey’s Cuts for Kids, Hairzoo, and more.

Founded in 2011, BookedBy’s scheduling platform has more than 60 million bookings annually and enters an exciting growth phase into other service-based businesses.

Job Description:

We are seeking a Vice President of Engineering who will be responsible for shaping and executing our engineering strategy. As the VP of Engineering, you will oversee our global engineering team and will work closely with our executive team to align engineering initiatives with business objectives and drive innovation in a fast-paced environment. The VP of Engineering will lead out of our Austin, TX office but will travel internationally as needed to continue to strengthen our global team. In this role, you will be responsible for maintaining the BookedBy company winning culture we aspire to have across all of our offices. Success in this role means high execution on software development, team building and team management, and creating products that support the company’s overall strategy and goals.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute the engineering strategy in alignment with BookedBy’s overall goals.
• Responsible for the software’s reliability, availability, performance, quality, and security.
• Provide visionary leadership to drive technology innovation and efficiency.
• Lead and mentor a team of engineering leaders, providing strategic guidance and fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
• Maintain a deep understanding of current technology trends and best practices.
• Work with Software Development Managers to set engineering standards, KPIs, and software development processes.
• Enforce adherence to established processes, including the secure software development lifecycle.
• Develop department goals, drive the technical and infrastructure roadmap for the engineering team.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment with business objectives.
• Supervise the software development process, setting short-term objectives while meeting long-term company goals.
• Act as a key stakeholder in shaping the product roadmap.
• Manage engineering resources, including budgeting and talent acquisition. Ensure that the team is equipped with the necessary tools and technologies to succeed.
• Identify and mitigate risks related to technology and development. Develop contingency plans to address potential challenges.

Qualifications:

• 3+ years of experience in software development and architecture.
• 5+ years of team management.
• Proven track record of successful leadership in engineering roles, preferably in a startup or high-growth environment.
• Experience managing international software development teams.
• Exceptional leadership and interpersonal skills. Ability to inspire and motivate a team, drive change, and manage complex projects.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• Strong technical background in software development methodologies, architecture, and design and development of customer-oriented platforms.
• Previous experience with Cloud software, preferably AWS.
• Willingness to roll up your sleeves, collaborate with others, and get stuff done
• Ability to hold others accountable.
• Strong project planning, time management, and collaboration skills.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and execute strategic plans. Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to make data-driven decisions.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Ability to communicate complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.

Bonus Points For:

• Startup or high-growth experience and mindset
• Experience at a product company, ideally with a SaaS model
• Beauty, wellness, healthcare or similar industry experience

Travel Requirements:

• Up to 40% internationally

What we offer:

We offer roles in an energetic, dynamic, and global environment with great opportunities to grow and take on new challenges. Our growth is continuous – which gives endless potential to evolve with the company.

• Medical Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Flex Work Schedule: In-person Monday - Thursday, Flex day Friday