Vice President of Engineering

Role Description The Vice President of Engineering will oversee the engineering function, guiding technical strategy and execution for products such as AquaSight and envAIros Lens. This part-time hybrid role is based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, with flexibility for some work from home. Day-to-day responsibilities include leading engineering teams, shaping software architecture, coordinating product development with scientific and data teams, and ensuring reliable, scalable, and secure solutions. The role involves setting engineering standards, managing projects and timelines, collaborating closely with product management and external partners, and contributing to hiring, mentoring, and performance development within the engineering organization. The Vice President of Engineering will also help align technology decisions with business priorities, environmental science requirements, and regulatory expectations.QualificationsCandidates should possess strong Engineering Management and Team Leadership skills to build, guide, and support multidisciplinary engineering teams.Candidates should possess Software Development experience, ideally in data-intensive, geospatial, AI-driven or cloud-based systems.Candidates should possess Project Management skills, including planning, prioritization, risk management, and delivery within complex technical environments.Candidates should possess Product Development experience, collaborating with product, science, and data stakeholders to translate requirements into robust solutions.Relevant qualifications such as a bachelor’s or master’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field.Experience leading engineering functions in startups or growth-stage technology companies, preferably in environmental, data, or AI domains.Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to work across disciplines and cultures.Familiarity with environmental data, water science, geospatial analysis, or regulatory systems is advantageous.