VP, Product and Engineering

Tbwa Chiat / Day Inc is looking for VP, Product and Engineering in San Francisco, CA.This local job opportunity with ID 3073049645 is live since 2025-02-11 23 : 19 : 18.Hey there! We're AKKO - a venture funded & fast-growing insurtech company with a passionate, solution-forward, and collaborative team focused on disrupting the device insurance space.Our mission is simple – Leveraging technology to make protecting people's tech easier and more affordable. Most people's lives have become tech-centric and AKKO provides customers with peace of mind that their tech is safeguarded in a transparent and seamless way. Backed by amazing investors such as Mundi, Fika, and Pear, we are just getting started!We seek a VP, Product and Engineering with experience overseeing product and engineering teams. The role will involve ensuring the implementation of best practices in both product management and engineering, fostering a culture of innovation, and leveraging emerging technologies such as AI to drive our strategic initiatives. You will work closely with senior managers, key stakeholders, executives, and investors to shape and execute our long-term vision and strategy.THE DAY-TO-DAYOversee the product and engineering teams, ensuring alignment with company goals and fostering a high-performance culture.Provide strategic direction and leadership to senior managers, ensuring cohesive and effective teamwork across departments.Develop and implement best practices in product management and engineering processes.Define and execute the product vision and strategy, ensuring alignment with overall company objectives.Drive innovation in product development, leveraging AI and other emerging technologies to maintain a competitive edge in the insurtech space.Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration of product and engineering efforts.Present product and engineering strategies, progress, and outcomes to the executive team and investors, ensuring transparency and alignment.Establish and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to track progress and measure success in product development and engineering.Ensure the engineering team adheres to industry standards and best practices, including agile methodologies, continuous integration, and continuous deployment (CI / CD).Implement robust quality assurance processes to deliver high-quality products.Recruit, develop, and retain top talent in product management and engineering.Foster a culture of continuous learning and professional development within the teams.WHAT MAKES YOU QUALIFIEDProven experience in a senior leadership role overseeing product and engineering teams, experience in the insurtech or fintech industry is a plus!Bachelor's degree in a Computer Science, Engineering, or a relevant field; advanced degree preferred.Experience with the following technologies : Python / FlaskJavaScript / TypeScriptPostgreSQLVue.js, React, React NativeGoogle Cloud Platform (GCP)Google Cloud Functions, Google Cloud Run, AWSNetlifyDemonstrated experience working with key stakeholders, executives, and investors to drive strategic initiatives.Demonstrated ability to lead initiatives and communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.Strong understanding of AI and other emerging technologies, with a track record of integrating these into product strategies.Experience with agile development methodologies and best practices in engineering and product management.Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to make sound decisions under tight deadlines.Ability to adapt to a fast-paced, dynamic startup environment and contribute to a positive and collaborative culture.Proactive and solution-forward, bias for action.You will report to AKKO's Co-CEO / Co-Founder. The base salary for this position ranges from $175,000 to $240,000. Total compensation for this position is $275,000 or more. Individual compensation varies based on job-related factors, including business needs, experience, level of responsibility and qualifications.WHY YOU'LL LOVE IT HEREUnlimited vacationPaid sick timeCompetitive health benefits, including medical, dental and vision insuranceRobust 401k program – to invest in your futureMonthly wellness stipend (e.g., gym yoga, meditation, etc.) – we value your well-beingMonthly "treat yourself" stipendRemote workspace stipend – Work from home or from a shared workspace — you decide.Paid volunteer time – giving back to our community is important to us!Annual learning credit – explore personal interests that excite youWHAT ELSE ARE WE LOOKING FOR?Our team is fostered around our core values : Collaborate– Work together to be more effective, lift up others, and win togetherAim High– Set ambitious goalsEmbrace Diversity– Seek different perspectives, bring our true self to workCustomer Love– Serve the end user and listen to themNurture Empathy– Listen and strive to truly understand othersTake Action– Be proactive, be an owner, value speedMaintain Integrity– Build the AKKO you are proud to work atData Driven– Use data to iterate, find truth#J-18808-Ljbffr

Salary : $175,000 - $240,000