VP of Engineering

Job description

**About Us** Buzz Solutions is a fast-growing startup focused on applying AI and computer vision to solve real-world challenges in the energy and utility space. Our platform helps utilities improve reliability, safety, and operational efficiency through advanced machine learning and scalable software systems. **Job Description** We are seeking an experienced VP of Engineering to lead and scale our engineering organization across AI, infrastructure, and platform systems. This is a high-impact leadership role that blends deep technical ownership including architecture, AI systems, and cloud infrastructure with strong people leadership across a multi-team organization. This individual will also close strategically and collaboratively with Product, Solutions, and executive leadership. In this role, you will directly manage team leads across three core pillars: Computer Vision and AI, MLOps and systems infrastructure, and platform engineering. **Responsibilities** - Define and drive the technical vision and architecture for our product PowerAI - Lead design and scaling of distributed systems and backend services, AI/ML pipelines and computer vision systems - Establish best practices across all engineering teams and projects - Lead & mentor team leads and senior engineers - Build a high performing engineering culture - Provide coaching, feedback and career development - Partner with other departments to define roadmaps and priorities - Ensure high-quality, on-time solutions to our customers - Work closely with leadership in discussions revolving around strategy an company direction **Qualifications & Experience** - 12+ years in software engineering (SaaS, infrastructure, and AI systems) - 6+ years leading engineering teams in a hands-ons capacity - Background in AI-driven SaaS platforms - Experience scaling engineering at high-growth startups - Proven experience managing multi-team orgs - AI / ML systems experience is a must, preferably within computer vision projects - Strong understanding of distributed systems, backend architecture, MLOps pipelines, and Full Stack Systems **Plus if you have:** - Experience energy or industrial systems - Experience with drone, imagery, or geospatial systems \* Buzz Solutions does not provide Visa sponsorship for work authorizations in the United States at this time \*