Vice President of Engineering

The Company is seeking a VP of Engineering to lead a pivotal transition in its platform, opening it to AI and modular adoption. This senior engineering role is the most influential in the company, responsible for setting the technical vision and strategy, driving the evolution of the platform, and championing AI-native ways of working. The successful candidate will be at the forefront of the company's architectural shift, with a focus on building a modular, agentic-ready architecture that aligns with the future of retail. They will also lead and develop the engineering organization, design the org structure, and ensure that the team is equipped to execute on the product roadmap and scale with the business. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record as a senior engineering leader, with the ability to spot industry-wide shifts and act on them. They should be technically adept, with a strong grounding in modern software architecture and hands-on experience with AI-driven development. The role requires a leader who is comfortable being the most senior technical voice in the room, with the ability to represent the company externally and build senior, C-level relationships. A genuine point of view on agentic commerce and experience in the retail technology or commerce platform space is preferred. The VP of Engineering will be a key partner to the CEO and COO, shaping the business's growth and ensuring that engineering is aligned with commercial priorities and customer commitments.