VP, Engineering

#KeepGrowing with Nutrafol

We’re a growing company. Everything we do, we do to help people grow into the best version of themselves. As the pioneers of hair wellness, we create clinically tested products for hair growth and provide support for people at every step of their hair journey.

Our multi-factorial approach targets key root causes of hair thinning using a patented blend of standardized vitamins, minerals and natural ingredients -- and is recommended by over 7,500 physicians and hair professionals for trusted, reliable results. We never settle, and are continuously challenging existing treatments and methodologies to advance the frontier of hair science. As we help our customers grow, we grow too -- by embracing individuality and differences, leading by example, and empowering ourselves and others with our passion for wellness and innovation.

Keep growing. It’s our mantra. Our commitment to helping anybody and everybody committed to realizing their own potential to grow.

About You

As the Vice President of Engineering, you will oversee every aspect of our engineering department for Nutrafol. You will set the technical vision and strategy, driving innovation and ensuring the delivery of high-quality products and services. In this prominent role, you are expected to build and lead an efficient engineering organization that prioritizes customer-focused innovation, reliable product delivery, and maximum system uptime.

This role will report directly to the CTO and will have the responsibility to strengthen an already high-performing technology organization with sound foundational architecture and lead a team of directors, managers, and engineers to deliver the technology roadmap for Nutrafol. 

This role oversees our complete technology stack—including DTC, B2B, and Enterprise systems—while also developing our frontend, backend, and operations teams. You’ll be tasked with building out our site reliability, AI, and machine learning capabilities. Additionally, you will define the technical solutions needed to execute our technology roadmap and provide architectural guidance on projects such as CMS migrations, mobile app development, and new product launches, as well as support larger transformation initiatives like ERP and payment gateway migrations

Responsibilities:

Strategic Leadership

• Provide strategic and technical leadership to the engineering team, ensuring alignment with the overall business goals and objectives. Develop and communicate the engineering vision, strategy, and roadmap.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and implement best practices in software development methodologies, project management, quality assurance, and release management. Streamline engineering processes to increase efficiency and reduce time-to-market.
• Identify and mitigate risks associated with engineering projects and operations. Implement robust security practices and ensure compliance with relevant industry standards and regulations.

Technical Architecture and Innovation 

• Define and maintain the technology stack and software/hardware architecture to support scalability, reliability, and performance. Stay updated with emerging technologies and trends, and evaluate their potential impact on the organization.
• Oversee data collection, warehousing, analytics, and visualization initiatives to ensure the organization leverages data as a strategic asset.

Team Development & Cross Functional Collaboration

• Manage and mentor a diverse team of engineers, including software developers, hardware engineers, quality assurance professionals, and technical project managers. Foster a collaborative and high-performance culture within the team
• Collaborate with other functional leaders, such as product management, growth, operations, and marketing, to ensure seamless integration of engineering efforts with other business functions. Foster strong cross-functional relationships and effective communication channels.
• Define talent acquisition strategies and lead the recruitment efforts to attract top engineering talent. Develop and execute comprehensive training and development programs to enhance the skills and capabilities of the engineering org and build a high performing team.
• Establish, track, and report on key performance indicators (KPIs) related to data quality, system efficiency, and user engagement to ensure engineering initiatives directly contribute to business outcomes.
• Participate in strategic planning meetings with product management, digital experience, data, and design teams. Provide architectural guidance to help teams build systems that meet business needs—leveraging microservices, test automation, expe