VP of Engineering / SaaS

Waltham , MassachusettsOpen to RemoteDirect Hire$200k - $250kVice President of Engineering This full-time leadership opportunity is with a rapidly growing SaaS organization serving the construction, facilities, and asset management space. The company is modernizing its platform with a cloud-native architecture, AI-driven development practices, and enterprise-scale web applications built on PHP/Laravel, Angular/TypeScript, cloud infrastructure, and microservices.The Vice President of Engineering will serve as both the technical leader and principal engineer for the organization, remaining deeply involved in software development while helping guide the overall technical direction of the platform. This is a hands-on leadership role for someone who enjoys writing code, reviewing architecture, mentoring engineers, and solving complex technical challenges while partnering closely with executive leadership.You'll play a key role in platform modernization initiatives, AI adoption across the development lifecycle, and the continued evolution of the company's engineering practices. The ideal candidate is equally comfortable building features, designing systems, and leading a small, high-performing engineering team. Required Skills & Experience 10+ years of professional software engineering experience 3+ years of engineering leadership experience Strong hands-on development experience with modern web applications Experience designing and building scalable SaaS platforms Strong understanding of software architecture, APIs, microservices, and cloud infrastructure Experience working across both frontend and backend development Ability to lead technical projects while remaining actively involved in coding Experience partnering with product and executive stakeholders Experience leveraging AI tools and workflows within software development Desired Skills & Experience Experience with PHP/Laravel and Angular/TypeScript Cloud experience with AWS or Azure DevOps, CI/CD, and infrastructure knowledge Experience modernizing legacy applications Experience introducing AI-assisted development workflows Construction technology, facilities management, or related industry experience Experience working within small to mid-sized SaaS organizations What You Will Be Doing Tech Breakdown65% Hands-On Software Development 15% Architecture & Technical Direction 10% Team Leadership & Mentorship 10% Product & Business CollaborationDaily Responsibilities60% Building new features and contributing code across the platform 15% Reviewing code and mentoring engineers 15% Defining architecture and technical strategy 10% Collaborating with product, customers, and executive leadership The Offer $200,000 - $250,000 base salary Bonus eligible Equity opportunity Flexible work environment Executive-level visibility and influence You Will Receive the Following Benefits Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance Vacation Time Retirement Plan Professional Development ResourcesApplicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis now and in the future.