Vice President of Engineering, Nutrafol
$220-240k
+ Quarterly Bonus Program
Natural products to improve hair growth
Be an early applicant
Natural products to improve hair growth
201-500 employees
Be an early applicant
$220-240k
+ Quarterly Bonus Program
201-500 employees
Company mission
To help people grow into their best selves through whole-body health.
Role
Who you are
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field
- 5+ years of experience in a senior leadership role within an engineering organization, including experience leading engineering teams for high volume eCommerce websites and delivering web and mobile eCommerce applications at large scales
- Strong technical background and deep understanding of software development processes, methodologies, and tools within the eCommerce space is required; DTC experience is a plus
- 7+ years of experience in managing and scaling engineering teams, including remote and distributed teams
- Experience in product development, preferably in a fast-paced technology-driven environment
- Excellent leadership and communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders. Proven track record to partner with multiple stakeholders and partners to build an innovative and collaborative engineering portfolio, the scale for growth, and navigate complexity
- Strategic mindset with the ability to think long-term and make data-driven decisions
- Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities, with a track record of delivering results
- Knowledge of industry best practices, emerging technologies, and trends in software and hardware engineering
- Software delivery leveraging agile and lean practices at scale
- Open source software development languages & frameworks like React, JavaScript, mysql, nginx/php web server development, Redis, Scala etc
- Experience with Magento/Adobe Commerce is desirable
- Experience with data engineering platforms such as Snowflake, Snowpark etc
- Hands on experience with delivering solutions on cloud (AWS/GCP/Azure)
- Hands on experience building application with AI/ML preparing data, training models, testing, predicting and deploying solutions based on the models
- Experience building mobile apps with iOS, Android. Flutter experience is desirable
- Ability to evaluate and produce solutions from vendors and emerging solutions
- Expertise in building highly scalable and transactional customer-facing applications
- Good understanding of infrastructure, networks, and security with a focus on security life cycle management and cyber security
- Passion and expertise to build highly flexible and performant data solutions
- ECommerce and retail systems understanding with full ecosystem impact
What the job involves
- As the Vice President of Engineering, you will oversee every aspect of our engineering department for Nutrafol
- You will set the technical vision and strategy, driving innovation and ensuring the delivery of high-quality products and services
- In this prominent role, you are expected to build and lead an efficient engineering organization that prioritizes customer-focused innovation, reliable product delivery, and maximum system uptime
- This role will report directly to the CTO and will have the responsibility to strengthen an already high-performing technology organization with sound foundational architecture and lead a team of directors, managers, and engineers to deliver the technology roadmap for Nutrafol
- This role oversees our complete technology stack—including DTC, B2B, and Enterprise systems—while also developing our frontend, backend, and operations teams
- You’ll be tasked with building out our site reliability, AI, and machine learning capabilities
- Additionally, you will define the technical solutions needed to execute our technology roadmap and provide architectural guidance on projects such as CMS migrations, mobile app development, and new product launches, as well as support larger transformation initiatives like ERP and payment gateway migrations
- Strategic Leadership:
- Provide strategic and technical leadership to the engineering team, ensuring alignment with the overall business goals and objectives. Develop and communicate the engineering vision, strategy, and roadmap
- Identify opportunities for process improvements and implement best practices in software development methodologies, project management, quality assurance, and release management. Streamline engineering processes to increase efficiency and reduce time-to-market
- Identify and mitigate risks associated with engineering projects and operations. Implement robust security practices and ensure compliance with relevant industry standards and regulations
- Technical Architecture and Innovation:
- Define and maintain the technology stack and software/hardware architecture to support scalability, reliability, and performance. Stay updated with emerging technologies and trends, and evaluate their potential impact on the organization
- Oversee data collection, warehousing, analytics, and visualization initiatives to ensure the organization leverages data as a strategic asset
- Team Development & Cross Functional Collaboration:
- Manage and mentor a diverse team of engineers, including software developers, hardware engineers, quality assurance professionals, and technical project managers. Foster a collaborative and high-performance culture within the team
- Collaborate with other functional leaders, such as product management, growth, operations, and marketing, to ensure seamless integration of engineering efforts with other business functions. Foster strong cross-functional relationships and effective communication channels
- Define talent acquisition strategies and lead the recruitment efforts to attract top engineering talent. Develop and execute comprehensive training and development programs to enhance the skills and capabilities of the engineering org and build a high performing team
- Establish, track, and report on key performance indicators (KPIs) related to data quality, system efficiency, and user engagement to ensure engineering initiatives directly contribute to business outcomes
- Participate in strategic planning meetings with product management, digital experience, data, and design teams. Provide architectural guidance to help teams build systems that meet business needs—leveraging microservices, test automation, experimentation, and scalable quality engineering practices
Our take
Nutrafol develops and sells natural, drug-free oral supplements, serums, and treatment plans to support hair growth in men and women. The company, which has been around since 2014 and is endorsed by a number of medical professionals, is a leader in the natural hair growth supplement niche.
It’s easy to see why Nutrafol’s products would prove popular. Hair loss and thinning affects around 80% of men, and around half of women at some part of their lives. For many, the greatest impact is on self confidence, and inevitably mental wellbeing. The fact then, that so many mainstream hair loss treatments have side effects that also impair mental health, is far from ideal.
Existing investor Unilever acquired a majority stake in the company in 2022, which will vastly extend its reach across the globe. With the health & wellness supplements industry only becoming more accepted in the mainstream, and with Unilever’s backing, a period of significant growth could be in store for Nutrafol.
Kirsty
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Insights
41% employee growth in 12 months
Company
Funding (1 round)
Apr 2019
$35m
SERIES B
Total funding: $35m
Company benefits
- Fully remote work experience, including a one-time allowance for home office setup
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision package, including FSA program
- 401K with 50% match
- Flexible PTO
- Two company-wide wellness breaks every day
- Free lunch on us every Tuesday and Thursday via Seamless/Grubhub
- Monthly wellness stipend
- Monthly work from home stipend
- Monthly cell phone stipend
- Annual learning & development stipend
- Virtual happy hours, yoga, and meditation sessions throughout the year
- Free meditation app membership (Headspace)
- Free Nutrafol subscription
- Pet insurance and benefit programs
Company HQ
Midtown South, New York, NY
Leadership
Giorgos Tsetis C.E
(Chairman & Co-Founder)Certified engineer who ran GTS Consulting between 2008 and 2014, before launching Nutrafol in a bid to find a natural, side-effect-free hair thinning treatment.
Roland Peralta
(CIO, CPO & Co-Founder)Fashion & health entrepreneur who served as Chief Logistics Officer at Julien Farel Anti-Aging Haircare before co-founding Nutrafol.
Sophia Kogan, MD
(Chief Medical Officer & Co-Founder)Gained a medical degree from SUNY Downstate Medical Center, and completed a research fellowship in pediatric dermatology before co-founding Nutrafol.
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