VP of Engineering
Earnix
Posted on Mar 6, 2026
We're seeking an exceptional Vice President of Engineering to lead an engineering organization and shape the technical future of the platform. Reporting directly to the CTO, you will oversee multiple engineering teams comprising directors, engineering managers, and developers who build mission-critical enterprise software for the insurance industry. This is a rare opportunity to drive technical strategy and execution at a company that sits at the intersection of financial services, AI/ML, and enterprise SaaS.
Strategic Leadership
Partner with the Engineering Leadership to define and execute the long-term technical strategy and product roadmap. Drive architectural decisions for complex enterprise deployments across cloud infrastructure, data services, and AI/ML platformsChampion engineering excellence, establishing standards for code quality, system reliability, and operational excellence. Set engineering goals that directly support company's strategy and present progress to executive leadership and the board of directors
Team Leadership & Development:
Lead and inspire a large team of engineers across multiple disciplines, including platform engineering, data engineering, AI/ML, and product development
Manage and mentor a team of engineering directors and senior leaders, fostering a culture of accountability and excellence
Develop talent through coaching, career development, and succession planning
Build high-performing teams through strategic hiring and organizational design
Create and maintain a culture that attracts and retains exceptional technical talent
Champion Management 3.0 principles and modern engineering practices
Operational Excellence
Drive agile delivery practices that balance speed, quality, and innovation
Implement metrics-driven decision making with clear KPIs for team performance, system reliability, and delivery predictability
Oversee critical production systems serving Fortune 100 clients with stringent SLA requirements
Lead incident response, post-mortems, and continuous improvement initiatives
Implement and optimize engineering processes that scale with organizational growth
Technical Innovation
Ensure architectural excellence in microservices, distributed systems, and cloud-native technologies
Foster innovation in areas such as real-time pricing optimization, advanced analytics, and intelligent automation
Stay ahead of industry trends in enterprise software, AI/ML, and financial services technology
Cross-Functional Collaboration
Partner closely with Product Management to translate business requirements into technical solutions
Collaborate with Sales and Customer Success to ensure engineering solutions meet customer needs
Work with Professional Services teams to ensure successful customer implementations
Build strong relationships with key customers and influence product direction based on market needs
Represent engineering in executive discussions on company strategy and business development
Requirements:
Education & Experience
Bachelor's degree in computer science, Software Engineering, or equivalent field (Master's degree or MBA preferred)
15+ years of software engineering experience with at least 8 years in leadership roles
5+ years managing managers (Directors, Engineering Managers) in large organizations
Proven track record building and scaling engineering organizations in high-growth SaaS or enterprise software companies
Experience with mission-critical, highly available systems serving enterprise customers
Technical Expertise
Deep understanding of distributed systems, microservices architecture, and cloud platforms (AWS preferred)
Strong knowledge of modern engineering practices including CI/CD, DevOps, and infrastructure as code
Experience with AI/ML systems, data platforms, and analytics at scale
Understanding enterprise integration patterns and industry standards (ACORD, ISO, etc.)
Familiarity with insurance domain highly valued
Leadership Skills
Exceptional people leadership with a proven ability to attract, retain, and develop top engineering talent
Strong executive presence with excellent communication skills in both Hebrew and English
Strategic thinker who can translate business objectives into technical roadmaps
Track record of driving organizational change and scaling engineering operations
Demonstrated ability to influence and collaborate across all organizational levels
Personal Attributes
Deep intellectual curiosity and passion for solving complex technical problems
Takes full accountability for outcomes and drives results with urgency and commitment
Deep customer empathy with a commitment to delivering impact that transforms their business
Forward-thinking visionary who anticipates market shifts and charts the path to innovation
Results-oriented with a bias for action and ability to drive execution
Analytical mindset with data-driven decision-making approach
Adaptable and comfortable with ambiguity in a fast-moving environment
Position Intro:
Earnix is the premier provider of mission-critical, cloud-based intelligent decisioning across pricing, rating, underwriting, and product personalization. These fully-integrated solutions provide ultra-fast ROI and are designed to transform how global insurers and banks are run by unlocking value across all facets of the business. Earnix has been innovating for insurers and banks since 2001 with customers in over 35 countries across six continents and offices in the Americas, Europe, Asia Pacific, and Israel.
Strategic Leadership
Partner with the Engineering Leadership to define and execute the long-term technical strategy and product roadmap. Drive architectural decisions for complex enterprise deployments across cloud infrastructure, data services, and AI/ML platformsChampion engineering excellence, establishing standards for code quality, system reliability, and operational excellence. Set engineering goals that directly support company's strategy and present progress to executive leadership and the board of directors
Team Leadership & Development:
Lead and inspire a large team of engineers across multiple disciplines, including platform engineering, data engineering, AI/ML, and product development
Manage and mentor a team of engineering directors and senior leaders, fostering a culture of accountability and excellence
Develop talent through coaching, career development, and succession planning
Build high-performing teams through strategic hiring and organizational design
Create and maintain a culture that attracts and retains exceptional technical talent
Champion Management 3.0 principles and modern engineering practices
Operational Excellence
Drive agile delivery practices that balance speed, quality, and innovation
Implement metrics-driven decision making with clear KPIs for team performance, system reliability, and delivery predictability
Oversee critical production systems serving Fortune 100 clients with stringent SLA requirements
Lead incident response, post-mortems, and continuous improvement initiatives
Implement and optimize engineering processes that scale with organizational growth
Technical Innovation
Ensure architectural excellence in microservices, distributed systems, and cloud-native technologies
Foster innovation in areas such as real-time pricing optimization, advanced analytics, and intelligent automation
Stay ahead of industry trends in enterprise software, AI/ML, and financial services technology
Cross-Functional Collaboration
Partner closely with Product Management to translate business requirements into technical solutions
Collaborate with Sales and Customer Success to ensure engineering solutions meet customer needs
Work with Professional Services teams to ensure successful customer implementations
Build strong relationships with key customers and influence product direction based on market needs
Represent engineering in executive discussions on company strategy and business development
Requirements:
Education & Experience
Bachelor's degree in computer science, Software Engineering, or equivalent field (Master's degree or MBA preferred)
15+ years of software engineering experience with at least 8 years in leadership roles
5+ years managing managers (Directors, Engineering Managers) in large organizations
Proven track record building and scaling engineering organizations in high-growth SaaS or enterprise software companies
Experience with mission-critical, highly available systems serving enterprise customers
Technical Expertise
Deep understanding of distributed systems, microservices architecture, and cloud platforms (AWS preferred)
Strong knowledge of modern engineering practices including CI/CD, DevOps, and infrastructure as code
Experience with AI/ML systems, data platforms, and analytics at scale
Understanding enterprise integration patterns and industry standards (ACORD, ISO, etc.)
Familiarity with insurance domain highly valued
Leadership Skills
Exceptional people leadership with a proven ability to attract, retain, and develop top engineering talent
Strong executive presence with excellent communication skills in both Hebrew and English
Strategic thinker who can translate business objectives into technical roadmaps
Track record of driving organizational change and scaling engineering operations
Demonstrated ability to influence and collaborate across all organizational levels
Personal Attributes
Deep intellectual curiosity and passion for solving complex technical problems
Takes full accountability for outcomes and drives results with urgency and commitment
Deep customer empathy with a commitment to delivering impact that transforms their business
Forward-thinking visionary who anticipates market shifts and charts the path to innovation
Results-oriented with a bias for action and ability to drive execution
Analytical mindset with data-driven decision-making approach
Adaptable and comfortable with ambiguity in a fast-moving environment
Position Intro:
Earnix is the premier provider of mission-critical, cloud-based intelligent decisioning across pricing, rating, underwriting, and product personalization. These fully-integrated solutions provide ultra-fast ROI and are designed to transform how global insurers and banks are run by unlocking value across all facets of the business. Earnix has been innovating for insurers and banks since 2001 with customers in over 35 countries across six continents and offices in the Americas, Europe, Asia Pacific, and Israel.