Talent.com
VP of Engineering

VP of Engineering

OnsightsMinneapolis, MN, US
2 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Job Description

Job Description

What We Do at Onsights

Onsights is a venture-backed AI startup focused on bringing e-commerce analytics to brick-and-mortar mall operators, retailers and shopping centers. We are tackling a $17 trillion market by building the world's most accurate location-intelligence solution that helps our customers understand the behavior of every visitor to their location : where they go, what they do and most importantly why.

Onsights' patented AI technology has been developed over the past five years by a world-class team with backgrounds in AI, data, hardware, enterprise software and gaming. We have successfully deployed solutions to government agencies and are seeing unprecedented interest in our solution from large enterprise customers. Onsights is backed by leading investors and supported by advisors in the commercial real estate space, including Gula Tech Adventures, New North Ventures and Scout Ventures.

Onsights is looking for curious minded professionals who are passionate about developing themselves in a collaborative team setting where individual strengths are valued and utilized. We are a culturally and geographically diverse team, with approximately 25 team members across five US states and three countries.

What We Do at Onsights

Onsights is a venture-backed AI startup focused on bringing e-commerce analytics to brick-and-mortar mall operators, retailers and shopping centers. We are tackling a $17 trillion market by building the world's most accurate location-intelligence solution that helps our customers understand the behavior of every visitor to their location : where they go, what they do and most importantly why.

Onsights' patented AI technology has been developed over the past five years by a world-class team with backgrounds in AI, data, hardware, enterprise software and gaming. We have successfully deployed solutions to government agencies and are seeing unprecedented interest in our solution from large enterprise customers. Onsights is backed by leading investors and supported by advisors in the commercial real estate space, including Gula Tech Adventures, New North Ventures and Scout Ventures.

Onsights is looking for curious minded professionals who are passionate about developing themselves in a collaborative team setting where individual strengths are valued and utilized. We are a culturally and geographically diverse team, with approximately 25 team members across five US states and three countries.

Position Overview

  • This opportunity is US-remote with 5-10% travel.

The Vice President of Engineering will be responsible for leading all aspects of the company's engineering organization — including Platforms, Applications / Services, QA, and Cybersecurity. This executive will play a pivotal role in shaping our technology vision, building scalable systems, and cultivating a high-performance engineering culture.

As a key member of the leadership team, the VP of Engineering will partner closely with key stakeholders throughout the company to lead in delivering reliable, secure, and scalable software solutions that power the future of retail AI. Additionally, the VP of Engineering will build trusted relationships with customers, acting as the technical bridge between their goals and our engineering roadmap.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership

  • Define and execute the long-term technology strategy aligned with the company's business goals
  • Serve as a strategic advisor to the CTO, the CEO, and the executive team on all technical matters
  • Execute product strategy : translate product vision into clear engineering roadmaps and deliverables
  • Build, scale, inspire, and mentor a high-performing, multidisciplinary engineering team
  • Build and maintain technical relationships with customers serving as a liaison between the customer and Onsights technical team
  • Team & Culture Management

  • Lead and mentor engineering teams across Platform / Infrastructure, Applications / Services, QA, and Cybersecurity functions
  • Embrace and model our company values. Foster a culture of honesty, ownership, accountability, innovation, and continuous improvement.
  • Establish and maintain best practices for development, deployment, and quality assurance
  • Recruit, develop, and retain top engineering talent
  • Technology & Operations

  • Oversee system architecture, infrastructure, and platform scalability for Onsights platform and enterprise systems
  • Ensure platform uptime and performance meet customer expectations
  • Enforce cybersecurity controls across environments
  • Implement robust DevOps practices for CI / CD, monitoring, and automation
  • Drive technical excellence and coding standards through modern development methodologies
  • Work with R&D teams to accelerate feature delivery and experimentation
  • Security & Compliance

  • Develop, drive, and own the company's information security strategy and ensure compliance with relevant standards (e.g., SOC 2, GDPR, CCPA)
  • Implement and enforce security best practices across infrastructure and application layers
  • Execution & Delivery

  • Oversee end-to-end software delivery from concept to deployment
  • Establish and track key engineering KPIs related to quality, velocity, and reliability
  • Ensure on-time, on-budget delivery of technical milestones
  • Keep apprised of latest developments in the industry, including opportunities to leverage LLMs, GenAI, etc.
  • Qualifications

    Required :

  • 10+ years of software engineering experience, with at least 5+ years in a senior leadership role
  • Proven success scaling engineering organizations in a SaaS or AI-driven startup environment
  • Experience building and operationalizing big data system and AI powered solutions
  • Hands-on experience leading cross-functional engineering teams
  • Deep understanding of modern native / hybrid cloud architecture
  • Strong technical foundation in scalable distributed systems
  • Demonstrated ability to build and sustain high-performing engineering teams
  • Exceptional communication and collaboration skills with both technical and non-technical internal and external stakeholders, including customers
  • Preferred :

  • Experience in retail technology, e-commerce, or AI / ML-based platforms
  • Familiarity with MLOps, data pipelines, and model deployment
  • Background in agile product development and rapid prototyping
  • Prior experience leading through growth phases (startup → scale-up)
  • Total Rewards Package for Our US Employees

  • Competitive salary
  • Comprehensive benefits package
  • 401k with a 5% company match
  • Equity
  • Paid Holidays and Unlimited PTO
  • 4 months paid parental leave
  • Remote work environment
  • Flexible work schedule
  • Patent Bonus Program
  • Employee Referral Bonus Program
  • Learning and Development Program
  • Opportunity to work with a team of creative, motivated and fun team members!
  • Innovative projects at the intersection of AI, data and retail
  • Total Rewards Package for Our Contractors

  • Competitive compensation
  • Flexible working hours and 100% remote work
  • Team member referral bonus
  • Opportunity to work with a team of creative, motivated and fun team members!
  • Innovative projects at the intersection of AI, data, and retail
  • Quick Note on Role Fit

    If you think you have what it takes to fulfill this opportunity, but don't necessarily check every box , please still connect with us at talent@onsights.io. Feel free to submit a cover letter with your application so we can get to know you better!

    Create a job alert for this search

    Vp Of Engineering • Minneapolis, MN, US

    Related jobs
    • Promoted
    VP, Engineering

    VP, Engineering

    ImageTrendSaint Paul, MN, US
    Full-time
    We deliver software solutions, data analytics and services for EMS, hospitals, community paramedicine (CP), critical care, fire, and preparedness to enable fully integrated patient-centric healthca...Show moreLast updated: 30+ days ago
    • Promoted
    Senior Director, Engineering

    Senior Director, Engineering

    Ecolab Inc.St Paul, Minnesota, United States of America
    Full-time
    As the Senior Engineering Director, you will set and maintain reliability standards across network sites, working closely with managers to drive KPIs and improve asset management.You will oversee c...Show moreLast updated: 30+ days ago
    • Promoted
    Manufacturing Engineering Supervisor - Automation

    Manufacturing Engineering Supervisor - Automation

    nVentAnoka, MN, US
    Full-time
    We're looking for people who put their innovation to work to advance our success - and their own.Join an organization that ensures a more secure world through connecting and protecting our cust...Show moreLast updated: 10 days ago
    • Promoted
    VP, Engineering - AI Platform & Operations

    VP, Engineering - AI Platform & Operations

    UnitedHealth GroupCircle Pines, MN, US
    Full-time
    Vice President, Enterprise Ai / ML Platform Strategy.Optum is a global organization that delivers care, aided by technology to help millions of people live healthier lives. The work you do with our te...Show moreLast updated: 30+ days ago
    • Promoted
    Assembly Lead

    Assembly Lead

    Wiha Tools USAMonticello, MN, US
    Full-time
    The Assembly Lead will assist the Warehouse Manager to plan, organize and monitor the process of product assembly ensuring finished product is assembled to specifications.The Assembly Lead actively...Show moreLast updated: 27 days ago
    • Promoted
    Hospice Director, RN

    Hospice Director, RN

    Interim HealthCare of the Twin CitiesHastings, MN, US
    Temporary
    Work with our amazing Hospice staff to provide efficient and effective delivery of hospice care to our patients.Helps to ensure the Hospice program meets standards of quality and contributes to the...Show moreLast updated: 29 days ago
    • Promoted
    Senior Manager, Engineering

    Senior Manager, Engineering

    EntegrisChaska, MN, United States
    Full-time
    Automation teams along with the strategic plan for improving processes across the site.This role will build strong working relationships across the organization, developing partnerships to solve te...Show moreLast updated: 24 days ago
    • Promoted
    Director Compensation

    Director Compensation

    Compeer FinancialLakeville, MN, United States
    Full-time
    Compeer Financial is a member-owned cooperative located in Illinois, Minnesota and Wisconsin.We bring together team members with a variety of backgrounds and experiences to help provide financial s...Show moreLast updated: 30+ days ago
    • Promoted
    Vice President, Software Engineering Delivery

    Vice President, Software Engineering Delivery

    MedicaMinnetonka, MN, United States
    Full-time
    Medica is a nonprofit health plan with more than a million members that serves communities in Minnesota, Nebraska, Wisconsin, Missouri, and beyond. We deliver personalized health care experiences an...Show moreLast updated: 8 days ago
    • Promoted
    VP, Broking

    VP, Broking

    Marsh McLennanMinneapolis, MN, US
    Full-time
    We are seeking a talented individual to join our Broking Team.This role will be based in Edina, Minnesota.This is a hybrid role that has a requirement of working at least three days a week in the o...Show moreLast updated: 21 days ago
    • Promoted
    SVP, Infrastructure Engineering

    SVP, Infrastructure Engineering

    UnitedHealth GroupCircle Pines, MN, US
    Full-time
    Infrastructure Engineering Leader.Optum is a global organization that delivers care, aided by technology to help millions of people live healthier lives. The work you do with our team will directly ...Show moreLast updated: 30+ days ago
    • Promoted
    VP, Core Operations

    VP, Core Operations

    MedicaMinnetonka, MN, US
    Full-time
    The Vice President, Core Operations will provide strategic and transformational leadership for key operational teams including Claims Operations, Electronic Data Interchange Operations, Product & N...Show moreLast updated: 30+ days ago
    • Promoted
    Manufacturing Process Engineering, Sr. Manager

    Manufacturing Process Engineering, Sr. Manager

    Beckman Coulter DiagnosticsChaska, MN, US
    Full-time
    Are you ready to accelerate your potential and make a real difference within life sciences, diagnostics and biotechnology?. At Beckman Coulter Diagnostics, one of Danaher’s 15+ operating compa...Show moreLast updated: 30+ days ago
    • Promoted
    Director of Engineering

    Director of Engineering

    PadagisMinneapolis, MN, United States
    Full-time
    We are seeking a visionary and results-oriented Director of Engineering to lead and man ageProject Engineering and Production Engineering functions while supporting the organization's broader techn...Show moreLast updated: 30+ days ago
    • Promoted
    Senior Director, Software Engineering & AI

    Senior Director, Software Engineering & AI

    EntegrisChaska, MN, United States
    Full-time
    Senior Director, Software Engineering & AI.Here at Entegris, we use advanced science to enable technologies that transform the world, and we are seeking employees who have the drive to continue tha...Show moreLast updated: 10 days ago
    V.P. - Origination

    V.P. - Origination

    EcoplexusUSA, Minnesota, Saint Paul
    Full-time
    We are looking for talented self-starters with imagination, creativity and vision.We are a rapidly-growing developer of large solar, wind and energy storage projects serving corporate and utility e...Show moreLast updated: 30+ days ago
    • Promoted
    VP of Finance

    VP of Finance

    Beacon TalentMinneapolis, MN, US
    Full-time
    Our client is a fast-growing B2B data & analytics provider serving the professional services sector—particularly large law firms and legal recruiters. Their cloud products blend public and...Show moreLast updated: 6 days ago
    • Promoted
    Sr. Manufacturing Engineer

    Sr. Manufacturing Engineer

    Premier MarineBig Lake, MN, US
    Full-time
    At Premier Marine, we believe that.Manufacturing Engineer, you will play a crucial role in our family-owned business.Guided by our core values of Integrity, Excellence, Attitude, and Collaboration,...Show moreLast updated: 23 days ago