Vice President Commerce Engineering
About the Company
Leading domain registrar & web hosting service
Industry
Internet
Type
Public Company
Founded
1997
Employees
5001-10,000
Categories
Specialties
Business Classifications
About the Role
The Company is seeking a Vice President of Engineering with a strong background in commerce, particularly in the areas of payments and financial products. The successful candidate will be responsible for defining and executing the engineering strategy to deliver a robust, scalable commerce platform that prioritizes scalability, reliability, and customer experience. This role demands a leader who can drive product execution in line with the company's core values, foster a culture of innovation, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless commerce solutions. The VP of Engineering will also be tasked with inspiring and managing a large engineering team, leading performance management processes, and creating career growth opportunities. Candidates for this role should have at least 15 years' of experience in engineering management, with a proven track record of scaling engineering teams and differentiating commerce platforms in a competitive marketplace. Deep industry knowledge, an understanding of customer needs, and expertise in data-driven leadership, machine learning, and modern platform architectures are essential. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in engineering and a Master's degree in computer science, although these are not mandatory. The role is pivotal in shaping the future of the commerce platform and requires a leader who is dedicated to the company's vision and can make a significant impact on its growth objectives.
Hiring Manager Title
President of Commerce
Travel Percent
Less than 10%
Functions
Date Posted | December 19, 2024 |
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Located In | Chicago, IL |