VP of Engineering, First Resonance

• 10+ years of professional software engineering experience, with 5+ years leading at the Director or VP level
• Proven success scaling cloud-native SaaS platforms with Kubernetes, AWS (GovCloud preferred), and event-driven systems
• Experience building and shipping AI/ML or LLM-driven workflows into production
• Hands-on experience with full-stack development (Python, Go, React/Next.js)
• Strong expertise in system architecture, distributed systems, and event-driven design
• Demonstrated success running enterprise-grade security & compliance programs (SOC2, FedRAMP, ITAR, etc.)
• Track record of designing and scaling distributed engineering organizations with measurable outcomes
• Exceptional communication skills with executives, cross-functional leaders, and customers

Desirable

• This role reports to Karan Talati, CEO of First Resonance
• As VP of Engineering, you will own the technical vision, execution, and organizational leadership of the engineering function at First Resonance
• You will be responsible for scaling our platform and team across cloud-native, AI-driven, and enterprise-grade dimensions—while ensuring innovation and speed are balanced with architectural soundness and operational discipline
• You’ll partner closely with Product, the CEO, and cross-functional leadership to define strategy, deliver against roadmap commitments, and establish engineering excellence as a competitive advantage
• Define and drive the technical vision, architecture, and long-term strategy for ION
• Lead the adoption and evolution of cloud-native architecture: AWS GovCloud, Kubernetes, Postgres/Aurora, event-driven messaging systems (Kafka, Kinesis, RabbitMQ, etc.)
• Guide full-stack development using Python, Go, React/Next.js, and modern DevOps practices
• Deliver production-ready LLM/AI workflows (OpenAI SDK, Anthropic/Claude, etc.), enabling intelligence and automation in manufacturing operations
• Ensure solutions are scalable, reliable, secure, and cost-optimized
• Oversee enterprise-grade security and compliance programs to support aerospace, defense, and regulated industries
• Build, lead, and scale a high-performing engineering organization across Los Angeles, Mexico, and Argentina
• Establish clear career ladders, OKRs, and succession planning to develop engineering talent
• Recruit, retain, and coach top engineering talent while fostering a culture of urgency, accountability, and innovation
• Integrate nearshore/offshore augmentation models without compromising quality
• Partner with Product to shape and deliver the roadmap, balancing rapid delivery with long-term scalability
• Collaborate with Sales, Finance, and GTM teams to support customer needs, technical evaluations, and enterprise deals
• Act as a credible, customer-facing technical leader—translating complex engineering decisions into clear business impact.