Vp Of Software Engineering

VP of Software Engineering

Who are we and what do we do?

Fruit was just the beginning. Since our founding in 1999, we’ve evolved over 25+ years into an industry leader and modern gifting destination for celebrating the moments that matter. In addition to a robust online e-commerce hub, our vast retail footprint includes nearly 1,000 locally owned and operated franchise locations globally.

With offerings that go beyond our iconic fresh fruit bouquets to include baked treats, fresh flowers, dessert boards, platters, and more, our vast collection of delicious treats and innovative gifts are perfect for treating yourself and others.

No matter the occasion or moment, there’s an edible® for that.

Through all of our incredible years, we’ve remained committed to our 5Ps:

• Our promise–To WOW each and every customer.
• Our products–Natural, novel and delicious.
• Our places–Stores, vans and edible.com.
• Our People–Both our corporate and in-store employees.
• Our purpose–To celebrate what’s good in life.

Purpose & Impact

The VP of Engineering will be responsible for leading the development and execution of the company's engineering initiatives. The ideal candidate will have a strong track record of successfully building and scaling SaaS products, as well as leading and managing high-performing engineering teams.

What that looks like day to day:

• Execute the company's product strategy in alignment with business objectives and market trends.
• Lead the development and delivery of high-quality products that meet customer needs and expectations.
• Collaborate with the product team in the definition and prioritization of product features, user stories, and use cases.
• Assist in the development and management of product roadmaps, timelines, and release schedules.
• Ensure that product development is aligned with engineering capabilities, timelines, and priorities.
• Manage and motivate the engineering team to build high-quality software solutions that are scalable, reliable, and secure.
• Foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement within the engineering teams.
• Work closely with the sales, marketing, and customer success teams to ensure that products are marketed effectively, and customer needs are met.
• Monitor and analyze product performance metrics to identify opportunities for improvement and growth.
• Stay up-to-date with industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in engineering.

Who you are:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• 10+ years of experience in Software Engineering, or a related field.
• Proven track record of developing and launching successful SaaS products.
• Strong technical background and experience managing high-performing engineering teams.
• Experience with agile software development methodologies, including Scrum and Kanban.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Experience in managing remote teams is a plus.

What We Offer:

• Onsite work environment with work from home flexibility, fostering collaboration and relationship building with peers, cross-functional partners and leadership
• The stability and resources of an industry-leading company successfully operating for 25 years, with the agility and innovation of a startup, allowing you to make a significant impact and shape our future.
• Growth & Development – Each team member has visible and immediate impact on the business, offering abundant opportunities for personal and professional growth as we scale in size and sophistication
• Healthcare plans that include health/dental/vision insurance, 401K Plan, company paid life insurance and short-term disability, flexible spending account options and more
• Paid time off, including sick days & holidays to support work life balance

We are proud to be an EEO/AA employer. Applicants for employment are considered without regard to race, creed, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, age, and disability, status as a veteran, Vietnam Era Veteran, or being a member of the Reserves or National Guard.

Edible Brands considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education, training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as market and organizational considerations when extending an offer.