What are the responsibilities and job description for the VP of Engineering position at KaiPod Learning?
KaiPod Learning is on a mission to reimagine education for the modern world and we are looking for a visionary VP of Engineering to help us build it.
You will lead the development of Newton, the microschool management platform that will connect millions of students, families, and educators through a seamless, intuitive experience. This is more than just a product — it’s the operating system for a new category of learning.
As our most senior technical leader, you’ll own the technical vision, lead the team, and roll up your sleeves to build alongside your team. You’ll be foundational in shaping the platform — and the future of education.
What You’ll Do
This is a highly strategic role with visibility at the highest levels — including our Board and investors. We’re looking for a technical leader who thrives in early-stage environments, embraces complex challenges, and is passionate about building products that create meaningful impact.
You Might Be a Great Fit If You Are
You will lead the development of Newton, the microschool management platform that will connect millions of students, families, and educators through a seamless, intuitive experience. This is more than just a product — it’s the operating system for a new category of learning.
As our most senior technical leader, you’ll own the technical vision, lead the team, and roll up your sleeves to build alongside your team. You’ll be foundational in shaping the platform — and the future of education.
What You’ll Do
- Partner with the CEO and Product team to turn our roadmap into fast, high-quality development
- Own the technical vision and execution for Newton, from architecture to deployment, including where and how we leverage AI
- Write code and ship features — this is a hands-on leadership role
- Lead and mentor a growing team of engineers, fostering a high-performance, mission-driven culture
- Own hiring and team growth, bringing in top talent as we scale
This is a highly strategic role with visibility at the highest levels — including our Board and investors. We’re looking for a technical leader who thrives in early-stage environments, embraces complex challenges, and is passionate about building products that create meaningful impact.
You Might Be a Great Fit If You Are
- A senior technical leader (5 years as a Founding Engineer, CTO, or equivalent) with a track record of success at high-growth startups
- Skilled in building and scaling consumer-grade applications across web and mobile
- Experienced in integrating AI technologies into the user journey and product experience
- Deeply knowledgeable in system architecture and performance optimization
- Comfortable shipping in fast-moving, iterative product environments
- A collaborative builder who works seamlessly with product, design, and operations teams
- An inspiring leader and mentor who invests in team growth and culture
- Our team (along with our network of learning locations) is spread across the country. You can choose to live anywhere in the US.**\ \ Please apply here: https://kaipod-learning.breezy.hr/p/02700a05944e-vp-of-engineering
Salary : $150,000 - $210,000
