Vice President of Engineering / Bilingual Mandarin Job at Signify Technology, San Jose, CA

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  • Signify Technology
  • San Jose, CA

Job Description

Job Title: Head of Engineering / Bilingual Mandarin

Location: Hybrid San Jose, CA

A top-tier VC-backed startup with over 60 employees is hiring a hands-on Head of Engineering with extensive experience working for SaaS companies to lead and scale their engineering team. The company is building advanced AI-powered tools that are used by millions of users and trusted by major global partners. This is a high-impact leadership role reporting directly to the CEO and overseeing all aspects of the company’s SaaS platform development. Mandarin fluency is required for effective collaboration with the overseas engineering team.

In this role, you’ll manage a 15+ person engineering team distributed across the U.S., Canada, and Asia, including Infrastructure, Backend, Frontend, and Data Engineering groups. You’ll be responsible for growing the team to 30+ over the next year, mentoring managers, and remaining hands-on with technical architecture and code contributions in Python. The ideal candidate has experience leading high-performing SaaS teams, is comfortable operating across time zones, and thrives in a fast-moving startup environment.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and scale a 15-person engineering team, including 2+ managers
  • Own the technical direction and roadmap of a high-traffic SaaS platform
  • Remain hands-on with Python-based architecture and system design
  • Hire, mentor, and grow engineering talent in the U.S. and internationally
  • Drive best practices across infrastructure, product development, and deployment pipelines
  • Collaborate closely with the CEO and cross-functional stakeholders on product priorities

Requirements

  • Fluent in Mandarin (required)
  • Prior experience managing engineering Managers and teams in SaaS environments
  • Hands-on experience with Python in production environments
  • Familiar with modern productivity tools (e.g., Notion, Figma, etc.)
  • Proven ability to grow and lead distributed engineering teams
  • Strong technical communication and decision-making skills

Benefits

  • Equity in a well-funded, high-growth startup
  • Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
  • Paid Time Off

If you’re a technically strong, people-first leader who enjoys solving tough engineering problems, managing other managers, and building in a fast-paced environment, we’d love to hear from you!

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

Our mission is to empower every person, regardless of their background or circumstances, with an equitable chance to achieve the careers they deserve. Building a diverse future, one placement at a time.

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