About Us & Why We're Hiring

We're changing the way people connect to social care programs.

Findhelp launched 10 years ago in Austin, TX and has helped over 7 million people find food, health, housing, and employment programs in seconds!!

We're powered by tech, have an overarching requirement to do good, and looking for someone willing to join our team with passion. Our mission is to connect all people in need and the programs that serve them (with dignity and ease).

If you’re nodding emphatically while reading this, you’ll probably like it here, and we can’t wait to connect with you!

The Opportunity:

Create a high-performance, transparent software engineering / cloud environment focused on accountability and results. You'll be responsible for the development and enhancement of our core platform used for the consumer interface and across multiple enterprise markets

You'll scale and build our products nationally across multiple markets - serving hundred of thousands of seekers of healthcare resources and thousands of healthcare and care providors,

Success in this role means high execution on development, team building and team management, and creating products that supports the company’s overall goals.

The Successful VP of Engineering Will:

• Lead software architecture direction in defining and implementing an architecture that is robust, efficient and highly scalable
• Develop organizational goals, drive the technical and organizational roadmap for the engineering team
• Supervise the software development process, setting short-term objectives while meeting long-term company goals
• Ensure the technology platform is evolving to meet business needs and keep pace with technology trends
• Collaborate with product management to identify and prioritize strategic product roadmap initiatives and timelines
• Ensure alignment with the key business stakeholders. Manage resources and remove obstacles to accomplish business goals
• Embrace a build, measure, learn approach and is comfortable with product lifecycle testing
• Assess the effectiveness of system architectures and technology stack, development methodologies and tools to run an efficient software design and development organization.Manage day-to-day operations of local development teams
• Ensure that the entire team delivers software on-time and on-budget while maintaining a level of innovation
• Mentor and develop technology team members for career development and retention

DNA of a VP of Engineering

• BA/BS degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent practical experience
• Experience in management, engineering, and technology strategy leadership role
• 10+ yrs leading engineering and technology teams, preferably in a high-growth technology company
• 5+ years leading and executing agile software development practices, including Behavior Driven Development
• Experience collaborating with executives and product manager on defining and executing on product roadmap
• Experience managing cloud operations for reliability, scalability, and security in GCP, AppEngine
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong sense of responsibility; driving initiatives from inception to completion
• Programming experience and understanding of modern technology, including: Javascript and ReactJs
• Willingness to roll up your sleeves, collaborate with others and get stuff done
• Strong project planning, time management, and collaboration skills
• Excellent communication skills including verbal, written, white-boarding, and presentation

We value being together 

We believe being together enables stronger relationships, collaboration, and culture.

You can expect to be in-office if you’re applying in cities we currently have offices (Austin, TX and Denver, CO). 

We’re building a diverse, inclusive team

You’re welcome here. We want to help connect everyone to the help they need. So we want to build a company that represents your community. 

But talk is cheap. We like action. Here are a few things that show we mean business. 

-Unconscious bias training for every team member

-Justice Equity Diversity and Inclusion (JEDI) committee

Our Commitment to Diversity and Equal Opportunities

Findhelp is an equal opportunity employer. We believe a diversity of backgrounds, beliefs, abilities, and experiences is critical to our success. We are passionate about creating a welcoming, supportive, and collaborative environment for all employees. All are encouraged to apply as we continue to grow a smart, experienced, and diverse team that loves working together to build something that matters.