The Company is seeking a Vice President of Engineering for Applications to lead the development of AI-enabled software products. The successful candidate will be responsible for owning the application engineering strategy and execution across backend, mobile, and desktop platforms. This senior, hands-on leadership role requires a strong technical background in designing, building, and deploying production-grade systems, with a focus on integrating AI capabilities into robust and intuitive products. The VP will set the architectural direction for product workflows, APIs, and client integrations, and work closely with machine learning leadership to ensure the technical feasibility and commercial viability of product features. Candidates for this role must have a proven track record in leading application or product engineering for complex software systems, with a strong emphasis on AI and machine learning. Essential skills include excellent system design and architecture across various application platforms, the ability to make high-impact technical decisions, and a collaborative leadership style. Experience in distributed systems, modern application architecture, and working with AI or machine learning engineering teams is highly preferred. The role also demands a focus on engineering quality, scalability, and maintainability, as well as the ability to balance rapid product development with long-term technical goals. The VP will be expected to provide technical leadership, raise engineering standards, and ensure production readiness across application systems.