Discuss · 9 hours ago
VP of Engineering
United States
Full-time
Remote
Director/Executive
10+ years expDiscuss is an all-in-one qualitative research platform recognized for its innovative AI-driven roadmap. They are seeking a VP of Engineering to lead and scale engineering organizations, set the technical vision for a B2B SaaS platform, and drive modernization efforts across their codebases while fostering a collaborative engineering culture.
Customer ServiceMarket ResearchMeeting SoftwareSoftwareUX DesignVideo ChatVideo Conferencing
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Define and execute the Discuss roadmap aligned with company strategy
Oversee architecture decisions and ensure platform scalability, reliability, and security on AWS
Drive modernization efforts across our PHP and Node.js/TypeScript codebases
Establish and refine engineering standards, code quality practices, and development workflows
Manage technical debt strategically while maintaining delivery velocity
Champion the adoption of AI-powered tools and workflows to accelerate development velocity, improve code quality, and enhance product capabilities
Lead, mentor, and develop a team of ~20 engineers across multiple team
Own hiring, performance management, retention, and team structure decisions
Foster a collaborative engineering culture with strong psychological safety
Build career development frameworks and growth paths for engineers at all levels
Partner with Product to scope, prioritize, and deliver against quarterly and annual goals
Implement effective agile processes that balance speed with quality
Own engineering metrics and drive continuous improvement in delivery predictability
Manage engineering budget and resource allocation
Collaborate with executive leadership on company strategy and technical investments
Work with Customer Success and Support to ensure operational excellence
Coordinate with Security and Compliance on platform requirements
Qualification
Required
10+ years of software engineering experience with 5+ years in engineering leadership
Experience managing teams of 15+ engineers, including managing managers
Strong background with AWS infrastructure and cloud-native architectures
Hands-on experience with PHP, Node.js, or TypeScript-based systems
Track record of delivering complex software products at scale
Experience with legacy system modernization and incremental migration strategies
Preferred
Experience in B2B SaaS, particularly in research technology, data platforms, or similar domains
Background leading geographically distributed teams
Experience navigating post-acquisition technical integration
Familiarity with AI/ML integration into product offerings
Company
Discuss
At Discuss, we exist to shatter assumptions and bring human connection back to the heart of every decision.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$6.42MKey Investors
Unilever Ventures
2017-05-23Series A· $5.03M
2016-04-18Seed· $1.4M
Leadership Team
Daniel Graff-Radford
CEO
Jim Longo
Co-Founder & Chief Strategy Officer
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