Overview
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RemoFirst empowers employers to be free from geographical boundaries when accessing talent, allowing employees to pursue opportunities wherever they may exist. We are on a mission to be the FIRST to truly revolutionise the industry and be a generational company.
Our platform offers a full-range people management tool, employee benefits like health insurance, and financial benefits, and enabling clients to hire anyone from anywhere with one click. RemoFirst manages employees and contractors for Fortune 500 companies (e.g., Microsoft, Mastercard) and the best startups worldwide (e.g., TransferGo).
We are a small but strong team of 140 people (and growing) hyper-focussed on delivering a world-class platform and unparalleled service with our industry-leading partnerships. To help accelerate our growth and pace of delivery, we are looking for talented Vice President of Engineering to help spearhead the overall look and feel of our features and services.
What you'll be doing
Lead and support the organization's efforts to maintain and expand ISO 27001 and SOC 2 Type I & II compliance
Own IT security practices across infrastructure, product, and corporate environmentsOversee IT support operations, access provisioning, device management, and related systemsEngineering ExcellenceDefine and evolve engineering processes, team structures, and career leveling frameworks to enable scalable product development
Drive performance management practices and professional development plans within the engineering teamIntegrate AI tools and modern development practices to improve engineering velocity and product qualityLead architectural discussions and support the implementation of scalable, secure, and maintainable systemsLeadership & CollaborationAct as a key member of the executive team, working closely with Product, Operations, and Business leaders to align technology with strategic goals
Manage engineering budgets, tooling, and vendor relationshipsSet and manage expectations across stakeholders, ensuring transparency and trust through data-driven reporting and effective communicationOperational OversightEnsure efficient provisioning and de-provisioning of access to tools and systems for employees and contractors
Support incident management and escalation processes in coordination with security and DevOps teamsFoster a culture of ownership, accountability, and continuous improvementWhat you’ll need
10+ years of experience in engineering leadership roles, with a strong track record of building and scaling engineering teamsProven experience leading companies through ISO 27001 and SOC2 Type I & II compliance processesStrong knowledge of modern software development practices, cloud infrastructure (preferably AWS), and DevOps cultureExperience managing IT operations and security functions within a remote-first environmentDemonstrated ability to work with executive leadership and manage stakeholder expectations effectivelyStrong communication skills with the ability to translate complex technical concepts into business termsExperience integrating or applying AI tools in development workflows is a plusPreferred Skills
Prior experience in a SaaS or B2B tech environmentHands-on background in backend engineering, security, or infrastructureFamiliarity with frameworks for team scaling, OKRs, and performance metricsWhy work at RemoFirst?
Startup environment. RemoFirst is an early-stage start-up. You have a voice and can influence and grow rapidlyBuild & Scale From Scratch. Experience hyper-growth scale and help us build a great team of professionals worldwide that can help us achieve this ambitious vision.Work for a Market Leader. Scale a project that counts market-leading companies like Microsoft, Mastercard, and more as happy customers.Compensation and perks are great! Competitive compensation. Work equipment. 100% remote work. PTO regulated by local statutoryCulture. We lead with respect, kindness, and the right to fail. We value hard yet smart work. Diversity and inclusion are part of our DNA. As we grow and evolve, we welcome your input to help us define our culture further.Location : Madrid, Community of Madrid, Spain
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