VP Engineering

Spellbook is the leading AI suite for commercial lawyers, trusted by more than 2,600 law firms and in-house teams worldwide. Our mission is to make legal services more accessible by empowering legal professionals with AI tools that enable them to work faster, smarter, and more efficiently. Spellbook has grown more than 25x since our launch in 2022 with customers like Nestle, Fender, Crocs, WSP and more - join us on our journey building magical tools that lawyers love.

ABOUT THE ROLE

Reporting directly to the CEO, you will be responsible for leading and expanding our Engineering team. You will be tasked with setting our engineering culture, driving the team to meet ambitious goals, implementing processes that enable the team to move fast, overseeing technical architecture and mentoring the team. . Like the rest of our leadership team, you will act as a player-coach and demonstrate the same level of comfort getting your hands dirty with execution as with working at the management level. You will have a keen understanding of how engineering efforts drive business goals, recognizing when to reduce complexity & scope and encourage a sense of urgency.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lead the engineering team in delivering new value to Spellbook users

• Lead all software & infrastructure operations

• Hire, mentor, and manage a team of talented & ambitious engineers. Maintain an extremely high bar.

• Maintain a fast-moving, action-oriented, collaborative “builder culture” (we are the opposite of a 0% interest startup)

• Know when to cut corners and be scrappy to outmaneuver competitors. Know when to do things “the right way” and pay off technical debt. Help the team determine which is the case.

• Collaborate with the leadership team & CEO to determine the technical vision and direction of the company

• Develop and maintain engineering standards and best practices

• Collaborate with the Product team to define and prioritize roadmap and milestones

• Ensure the scalability, maintainability, reliability, and performance of Spellbook

• Represent Engineering across the business and collaborate with Customer Success, Sales, Operations, Marketing, and other departments

• Manage the engineering budget and resources to ensure that the team has the tools and support they need to be successful, and deliver software that our customers love

• Communicate opportunities & threats to the CEO, fellow leadership, and when needed, the board

QUALIFICATIONS:

• You bring  a proven track record of delivering results and 5-7+ years of experience in Engineering leadership at high-growth startups.

• You have a bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering or a related field.

• You have a deep understanding of modern technology stacks and cloud infrastructure.

• You have a proven track record of managing and scaling high-performing engineering teams.

• You bring experience with distributed teams and async communication.

• You are a strong problem solver.

• You have excellent communication, collaboration, and leadership skills.

• You are passionate about delivering a world class user experience.

• You care deeply about the customer, not just the technology.

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR:

• You’re a builder at heart. You just can’t help but to create things, and your spirit is contagious.

• You’ve got startup experience. You have experience at a high growth startup, in managing a roster of engineers, and in delivering on a complex roadmap.

• You’re a customer first leader, and have a deep desire to create amazing customer experiences.

• You play to win, understanding that only 1 in 1000 startups delivers venture scale returns—and what it takes to be 1 in 1000.

• You’re an owner. You will define what great looks like in this role. This means that you need to ensure nothing falls through the cracks, you are proactive in everything you do, and that whatever comes across your desk is better-off by the time you're done with it.

• You’re an excellent communicator. You have the ability to convey complex ideas and information clearly and effectively to a variety of audiences.

• Multi-threaded. You are able to manage multiple priorities with a high level of attention to detail.

• High clock speed. You can manage, execute and communicate at a very fast speed.

• Extreme agility. You are comfortable dealing with ambiguity and reacting to the market in real time rather than over-planning.

• Bias for action. You have a strong sense of urgency and are able to move quickly.

WHY JOIN SPELLBOOK?

• Embrace autonomy and accountability in a flexible, remote work environment; we focus on outcomes and empower you to determine how to get the job done

• Access our company-paid group benefits for you and your family, with $1,000 towards mental health support

• Disconnect during our holiday closure and take advantage of our generous time off policies throughout the year

• Enjoy monthly paid meals, an annual wellness allowance to support your well-being and parental leave top-ups as your family grows

• Secure your stake in our success; you’ll receive competitive stock option grants as a pivotal early employee

We are committed to creating an inclusive and supportive candidate experience. Should you require any accommodation whatsoever during the interview process, please inform us without any hesitation.

Spellbook is dedicated to ensuring equal treatment and opportunity in all phases of recruitment, selection, and employment, in compliance with employment law. We do not discriminate based on gender, race, religion, national origin, ethnicity, disability, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, or any other protected category. Spellbook is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, fostering a culture of inclusivity and maintaining a work environment that is free from discrimination, harassment, and retaliation.