Qualifications
Who You Are
You are a seasoned engineering leader with a proven track record of building and guiding multidisciplinary teams across software, hardware, product development, and design. You possess the ability to align diverse functions around a unified roadmap, navigate clear trade-offs, and create accountability without friction. As our products grow in complexity, you understand how to structure teams, processes, and architecture to scale effectively. You cultivate a culture of ownership, close collaboration, and open communication.
Passionate about software development, you have successfully implemented automated CI/CD pipelines and robust testing practices that support complex products, minimizing manual tasks and boosting reliability. You leverage metrics to gauge delivery performance and team health, combining data with sound judgment. You are pragmatic, inquisitive, and driven to create products that are both technically sophisticated and thoughtfully designed, always aiming to raise standards rather than settle for the status quo.
About the job
About Fellow
At Fellow, our mission goes beyond just crafting beautifully designed kettles and grinders; we aim to revolutionize how people experience coffee at home. We are a brand that thrives on innovation, community, and culture—believing that great coffee is about the entire experience, the rituals, and the connections that bring it all together.
We are in search of a Vice President of Software Engineering to take ownership of our comprehensive software ecosystem, which encompasses Embedded Firmware, Control Systems, Mobile Applications, and Cloud Backend.
Your objective will be to construct the "machine that builds the machine." We are seeking a systems thinker who is passionate about operational efficiency—someone who ensures that as our product range transitions from kettles and grinders to intricate brewing ecosystems, our engineering speed increases and system reliability enhances at scale.
This role is located in our San Francisco, CA office and requires regular in-person attendance in line with company policy.
About Fellow
Fellow is redefining the coffee experience with a commitment to quality, design, and community. Our products are not just tools; they are integral to the ritual of brewing exceptional coffee at home. Join us in our journey to elevate the coffee brewing experience.