VP Engineering

VP Engineering

Litmus is a growth-stage software company that is transforming the way companies harness the power of machine data to improve operations. Our software is enabling the next wave of digital transformation for the biggest and most innovative companies in the World making Industrial IoT, Industry 4.0 and Edge Computing a reality. We just completed our Series B financing round, and we are looking to expand our team.

We pride ourselves on building the most talented and experienced team in the industry who knows how to win. We work hard and the results speak for themselves. We're trusted by industry leaders like Google, Dell, Intel, Mitsubishi, Hewlett-Packard Enterprise and others as we partner to help Fortune 500 companies digitally transform.

At Litmus you'll have the opportunity to support and influence the next wave of the industrial revolution by democratizing industrial data. We're leading the industry in edge computing to feed artificial intelligence, machine learning and other applications that rapidly change the way manufactures operate.

Join a growth-stage Silicon Valley company to build and define your career path in an environment that allows you to progress rapidly. Bring your unique experience, talent and expertise and add to it by collaborating with and learning from the brightest people in the industry.

We are committed to hiring great people who are passionate about what they do and thrive on winning as a team. We welcome anyone and everyone who wishes to join the Litmus team to apply and share their career experience, dreams and goals with us.

Job Description : Vice President (VP) of Engineering

Location : Santa Clara, CA / Remote

Company : Litmus Automation

Litmus is the leading Industrial Edge Data Platform that unifies device connectivity, data intelligence, and data integration to power the future of smart manufacturing and Industrial IoT (IIoT). We bridge the complex gap between Operational Technology (OT) on the factory floor and Information Technology (IT) in the enterprise, enabling companies to harness their critical data for advanced analytics, AI / ML, and improved operational efficiency. We are a fast-growing company on a mission to transform the industrial world with data.

The Role

Litmus is seeking a visionary and deeply technical VP of Engineering to lead our world-class, global engineering organization. This is a critical, hands-on leadership role for a leader who thrives on high-velocity execution and technical excellence. You will be responsible for the architecture, development, and delivery of our entire product suite, from the edge to the cloud.

You are not just a manager; you are a technical force multiplier, a mentor to your team, and the key driver of our technology strategy and execution. You will command the respect of our engineering team through your technical acumen and your willingness to roll up your sleeves. This role is instrumental in scaling our platform, our processes, and our team as we enter our next phase of rapid growth.

What You'll Do

• Technical Leadership & Architecture : Provide hands-on technical guidance and architectural direction for our complex edge and cloud platform.
• Drive High-Velocity Delivery : Champion and implement highly efficient, best-in-class software development processes (Agile, CI / CD, DevOps) to ensure a culture of rapid, high-quality product delivery and iteration.
• Build and Mentor World-Class Teams : Recruit, manage, and mentor a top-tier, internationally distributed engineering team. Foster a culture of innovation, accountability, psychological safety, and continuous improvement.
• Lead AI Initiatives : Spearhead the strategic vision and execution for integrating advanced AI and Machine Learning capabilities into the Litmus platform, turning massive volumes of industrial data into actionable intelligence.
• Strategic Partnership : Collaborate closely with the CEO, Head of Product and other executive leaders to define the technology roadmap, anticipate future market needs, and ensure our engineering capabilities are a key driver of our business goals.
• Scale Engineering Operations : Implement rigorous processes and metrics to ensure the engineering organization can scale effectively and efficiently, managing budgets, resources, and timelines to achieve our ambitious goals.

Who You Are

Must Haves - Minimum Qualifications

Nice-to-Haves : Industrial / OT experience; Yocto / TPM; Kafka / Redpanda; ClickHouse / Timescale; Ignition / OPC UA / MQTT.

Bonus Points

Salary range is $200,000-$300,000 annually commensurate on experience.