VP of Engineering

Reports to: President
Department: Engineering
Location: Atlanta, GA – Hybrid

Overview

At M-Tech Systems, our company mission is to increase yield in protein production to help feed the growing world population without compromising animal welfare or damaging the planet. We aim to create software that delivers real-time data to the entire supply chain that allows producers to get better insight into what is happening on their farms and what they can do to responsibly improve production.

M-Tech Systems is the industry-leading provider for Live Animal Protein Production Performance Management Tools. For over 30 years, M-Tech Systems has provided cutting-edge enterprise data solutions for all aspects of the live poultry operations cycle. We provide our customers with solutions in Business Intelligence, Live Production Accounting, Production Planning, and Remote Data Management—all through an integrated system. Our applications can currently be found running businesses on six continents in over 50 countries. M-Tech has built an international reputation for equipping our customers with the power to utilize comprehensive data to maximize profitability.

With nearly 300 employees globally, M-Tech Systems currently has main offices in Mexico, United States, and Brazil, with additional resources in key markets around the world. M-Tech Systems USA’s headquarters is based in Atlanta, Georgia and has approximately 90 team members in a casual, collaborative environment. Our work culture here is based on a passion for helping our clients feed the world, resulting in a flexible and rewarding atmosphere. We pride ourselves for having a working atmosphere that encourages collaboration, exceptional development tooling, training, and ongoing opportunities to work with senior and executive management.

Job Summary

We are looking for a VP of Engineering who excels in team building, leadership, and execution. This role is critical in scaling our engineering team, ensuring efficient internal communication, and removing obstacles to maximize the success of our engineers.

Essential Functions & Responsibilities

• Team Leadership & Management:
• Build, mentor, and lead a diverse engineering team to achieve excellence.
• Develop a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Implement and oversee performance management processes, including setting clear objectives, providing regular feedback, and managing career development.
• Lead and scale a high-performing engineering team of 50 engineers, including software developers, architects, and DevOps.
• Recruitment & Talent Development:
• Oversee the recruitment process to attract top engineering talent.
• Work closely with HR to develop and execute strategies for talent acquisition and retention.
• Establish mentorship programs and continuous learning initiatives to foster professional growth.
• Project Delivery & Operational Excellence:
• Ensure efficient and effective delivery of engineering projects, aligning with company goals and timelines.
• Implement and refine processes and best practices to optimize development workflows, including agile methodologies.
• Identify and remove obstacles that hinder team productivity and project delivery.
• Internal Communication & Collaboration:
• Serve as the primary liaison between the engineering teams and other departments, ensuring clear, consistent, and transparent communication.
• Collaborate with the CTO on strategic initiatives, technical direction, and product planning.
• Facilitate cross-functional initiatives to ensure seamless integration of engineering efforts with overall business objectives.
• Issue Resolution & Continuous Improvement:
• Proactively identify and resolve operational issues, technical roadblocks, and interpersonal challenges within the teams.
• Promote a culture of open communication and problem-solving.
• Monitor key performance metrics to drive continuous improvement and operational excellence.
• Strategic Planning & Execution:
• Architect highly scalable, resilient cloud-based systems.
• Establish and enforce enterprise-grade engineering best practices for scalability, security, and performance.
• Assist in shaping the company’s technical strategy by providing insights from an operational and team management perspective.
• Translate strategic objectives into actionable engineering plans.
• Ensure that the team’s work aligns with customer needs and business goals.

Qualifications, and Experience

Education:

• MBA (with tech focus)
• MS in Computer Science/Software Engineering
  

Additional Certifications:

• AWS, Azure, or GCP certifications
• TOGAF or similar enterprise architecture certifications
• PMP (Project Management Professional)
• ITIL (Information Technology Infrastructure Library)
  

Experience:

• 10 years of engineering leadership experience
• Proven experience managing engineering functions with a focus on standards development, transformation and performance review processes
• Strong background in leading technical teams and delivering engineering solutions that drive process improvements and compliance

Skills:

• Expertise in engineering standards, quality assurance, and regulatory compliance
• Strong leadership and team development abilities, with experience fostering innovation and continuous improvement
• Ability to build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills, with a track record of driving process efficiencies
• Enterprise Software Development – Large-scale, distributed systems
• Cloud Computing – SaaS, multi-tenant architecture (AWS, Azure, GCP)
• Scalability & Performance Optimization – Handling high-traffic applications
• Security & Compliance – Enterprise security, SOC2, GDPR, HIPAA
• Data Engineering & Analytics – Big data, AI/ML, and real-time processing
• DevOps & CI/CD – Automating deployments and monitoring stability
• Product & Engineering Alignment – Balancing innovation with execution
• Team Leadership & Scaling Engineering Teams – Managing 75 engineers globally
  

Key Competencies:

• Strategic thinking with the ability to align engineering goals with organizational objectives.
• Expertise in regulatory compliance and quality assurance for technical standards.
• Effective leader with a focus on talent development, collaboration, and innovation.
• Skilled communicator, capable of engaging with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Results-oriented, with a continuous improvement mindset.

EEO Statement
Integrated into our shared values is M-Tech’s commitment to diversity and equal employment opportunity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, age, race, color, creed, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, military service, genetic information, or any other characteristic or conduct protected by law. M-Tech is committed to being a globally inclusive company where all people are treated fairly, recognized for their individuality, promoted based on performance, and encouraged to strive to reach their full potential. We believe in understanding and respecting differences among all people. Every individual at M-Tech has an ongoing responsibility to respect and support a globally diverse environment.