At Usabilla we believe that you should put people at the
heart of digital innovation. That is why we have developed a product
suite that helps over 500 enterprise clients like KLM, Booking.com, IBM
& Skyscanner to test, measure and improve their user experience
across all digital touchpoints. By giving customers a voice, enterprises
not only see what is happening through regular quantitative analytics,
they also understand why. Our platform fully runs on Amazon Web Services
and handles over 300 Million requests on a daily basis.
Our Development team works tirelessly to ensure our solution stands
out in the SaaS scene worldwide. But as we continue to experience
phenomenal growth, it can be hard to keep up. That’s why we’re looking
for an ambitious, forward-thinking VP of Engineering to offer guidance
and support across multiple teams, driving the Usabilla products to
impressive new heights.
Why we need you:
As a VP of Engineering, you’ll lead our engineering teams to ship high-quality software.
We value creating a diverse and inclusive work environment,
actively building a culture where everyone is truly welcomed and can
flourish. As a leader on our team, we expect that you will contribute
actively to this aspect of our culture - particularly through the hiring
and onboarding of new team members.
You have industry standards and can represent Usabilla Engineering in public groups like conferences, meetups, etc.
You’ll put in place software development processes that ensures the right balance between iteration velocity and code quality.
You’ll participate in architecture and solution design, mentoring
engineers, exploring frameworks, toolsets or processes to improve the
team’s productivity and be accountable for quality software delivery.
You'll drive ownership and transparency while translating it to accountability to achieve better results
You’ll establish, enhance and proactively communicate our
engineering vision/strategy, ensuring strong alignment within and
outside the engineering team. You'll align and inspire your organization
by effectively communicating and engaging the team in the strategy.
You’ll be part of the Management team, wherein you represent the
engineering department and will work closely with the other managers to
reach the set company goals.
Your Skills:
At least 5-years experience as VP/ Director of Engineering engineering teams in the SaaS / Technology industry
Work experience as a Software Engineer
Experience with building and working in medium and large teams ( > 25 FTE )
Experience with an Agile/Scrum software environment
Excellent English communication skills, both written and verbal
You have a positive mindset and you are a solution-driven person
You are critical of your own work and the work of others
You’re confident you can create a fulfilling and productive work environment
About Usabilla
We’re a fast-growing and ambitious company specializing in user
feedback across all digital touchpoints. Continuously striving for
accessible products and performant code, our Development team values
learning over knowing, unity over labels, and works to celebrate every
single victory.
But whatever your department and whether it’s New York, Berlin,
London, Padua, Sydney, or our HQ in Amsterdam, joining Usabilla means
joining an international team of over 130 colleagues with a shared
vision for big ideas, diverse thinking, and regular outings. It also
means becoming a part of SurveyMonkey family,
a San Mateo-based global survey software company. It’s an exciting
journey that we are now embarking on together, with a combined troop of
over 1,000 employees worldwide!
What we can offer you:
A truly amazing engineering team to work with
A competitive compensation
Company MacBook Pro and iPhone with contract
Great office space in the city centre of Amsterdam
Daily office lunch provided by our very own chef
Generous education budget for conferences and learning
An environment of constant reflection and improvement
What's next?
So, we’ve kept you hooked until this point and life as a Usabilla VP
of Engineering seems ideal for your next adventure? Perfect - we’d love
to hear from you! Send over your resume and cover letter.
Any questions? Don’t hesitate to give us a call at +31 20 772 78 35