Head of Software Engineering - Kohler Ventures

Work Mode: Hybrid

Location: Hybrid, 3 days/week onsite at Palo Alto, CA or NYC

Opportunity

Kohler Ventures is an independent company wholly owned by Kohler Co., a global leader in kitchen and bath, power generation, and hospitality. Our mission is to build new businesses that empower consumers to lead healthier lives. We explore how familiar experiences can be enhanced and innovations developed through the integration of leading-edge technology, science, and design.

Come join us as we build a best-in-class global multi-disciplinary team across artificial intelligence, machine learning, design, advanced software and hardware engineering, strategy, venture investments, sales, marketing, and partnerships. Our locations are Palo Alto, CA US, New York City, NY US, Kohler, WI US, Seoul, Korea, and Tel Aviv, Israel.

We are seeking a Head of Software Engineering who is passionate about designing and building engaging digital consumer mobile and web experiences powered by high-performing, secure, and robust back-end platforms. The ideal candidate will have a successful track record building and scaling software organizations and launching high-quality products on time.

In your role as Head of Software Development at Kohler Ventures you will:

• Lead the entire software engineering function and team across apps, cloud backend, and firmware.
• As a core member of the Kohler Ventures Senior Leadership Team, work collaboratively across teams and functions to ensure the success of the organization.
• Direct the development team (internal employees and external contractors) in the design, development, coding, testing and debugging of software in line with customer and regulatory requirements.
• Lead Agile software development processes to translate needs from customers into working software.
• Ensure software architecture is secure, scalable, robust, and highly functional, and integrates deeply with hardware and firmware.
• Obtain the necessary regulatory certifications and audits.
• Make and implement platform decisions, and discover and implement new technologies that yield competitive advantage.
• Set and deliver success metrics for the software team including velocity/delivery, code quality, and operational effectiveness.
• Own software quality assurance and testing, including automated functional and scalability testing.
• Ensure an appropriate continuous integration and delivery pipeline is in place for multiple teams, and set the standards for monitoring operational effectiveness including uptime, error rates, and root cause analysis, and change management.
• Recruit, excite, and develop top tier software engineering talent as part of the organization growth plan.

Skills/Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical and Computer Engineering, or related field (Masters preferred) from a leading university.
• 8 years of experience in a leadership role in a rapidly growing organization (startup or new business unit) with demonstrated entrepreneurial tenacity and global team leadership.
• Significant experience in the following:
  • Designing and building software mobile apps and backend cloud platforms, preferably in a regulated environment.Experience in operating systems and firmware a big plus.
  • Standing up agile software development environments, and putting in place leading practices, protocols, teams, and organizational structures.
  • Building data solutions leveraging ML/AI to create competitive advantage for organizations.
  • Collaborating with hardware, design, and data teams.
  • Optimizing financial spend with the ability to identify, execute and track efficiencies across the software development function.
• Experience in consumer electronics, connected or smart home devices experience preferred.
• 5 years of lifecycle product development experience, from concept through production and support, preferably at a fast-growing consumer IoT organization.
• 5 years of iOS, Android, native and hybrid mobile application architecture experience.
• 5 years of back-end platform architecture experience.
• Experience implementing testing frameworks, documentation, deployment pipelines for back-end and front.
• Experience working with cloud services platforms such as AWS, and relational/non-relational databases.
• Results oriented with strong problem-solving and execution skills.
• Excellent communication and people management skills.
• Travel approximately 30-40%, both domestic and international.

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We will consider applicants requiring sponsorship for this opportunity.

The approved base salary range for this position is $171,800-$220,900. The actual base salary offered to a candidate may be higher than the approved range. This will vary depending on a variety of factors including the candidate’s experience, their education, and the work location. This position is eligible for a 30% Area Salary Differential (cost of living adjustment) for San Francisco Bay area. The approved base salary range including ASD for this position is $223,340-$287,170. In addition, this position is eligible for a performance bonus and a special project incentive. Available benefits include medical, dental, vision and 401k. 

Why Work at Kohler Co.?

Kohler Co.'s mission is to contribute to a higher level of gracious living for those who are touched by our products and services. We understand that it takes investment in our associates’ development to make that happen.So, we offer ongoing investment in each individual’s personal development and the opportunity to collaborate with others across functions and roles at Kohler.

In addition to the investment in your development, Kohler offers a benefits package including a competitive salary, health, vision, dental, 401(k) with company matching, and more!

About Us

Beyond the competitive benefits and compensation, Kohler proudly offers a rich history, steeped in creativity and a commitment to our associates and communities.We invite you to learn more about our culture and company at www.kohlercompany.com.

It is Kohler’s policy to recruit, hire, and promote qualified personnel in all job classifications without regard to race, creed, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, national origin, disability or status as a protected veteran.If, as an individual with a disability, you need reasonable accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact kohlerjobs@kohler.com. Kohler Co. is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

We invite you to learn more about equal employment opportunity by reviewing the Federal EEO is the Law and the EEO is the Law Supplement .