Gorgias

Senior VP of Engineering (SVPE)

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
AI & Machine Learning, Consumer Software, Enterprise SoftwareIndustries

Requirements

Candidates should have a strong background in engineering leadership with experience hitting revenue goals across multiple product lines. A proven track record of improving engineering velocity while reducing technical debt is essential. Experience with complex data streaming systems at scale is required, and familiarity with SaaS products is a significant advantage. Previous experience as a senior or staff engineer is preferred, along with the ability to actively participate in low-level technical discussions.

Responsibilities

The Senior VP of Engineering will lead the engineering team and processes to support two product lines: an AI support agent and an AI sales agent. They will coach or hire leaders to align with the company's vision, launch the AI sales agent product, and ensure the AI support agent automates millions of customer interactions monthly. The SVP will also focus on building a robust CRM platform, improving data infrastructure, and enhancing platform reliability and stability to support growth into the enterprise market.

Skills

AI
Conversational AI
Engineering Leadership
Ecommerce
Customer Experience
Automation
Data Analysis

Gorgias

AI-powered customer service for e-commerce

About Gorgias

Gorgias provides an AI-powered customer service solution tailored for Shopify stores in the e-commerce sector. Its main service automates the customer support process by sorting, prioritizing, and tagging customer inquiries, known as "tickets," as they arrive. This automation minimizes the need for manual ticket management, allowing businesses to save time and resources. Gorgias' AI can also deliver instant resolutions to customer issues, enhancing the efficiency of support operations. Additionally, the platform enables businesses to create detailed customer profiles that include order history, loyalty status, and reviews, which helps support teams offer personalized service. Gorgias operates on a subscription model, generating consistent revenue while helping businesses improve their customer service and reduce support workloads. The company caters to a diverse range of clients, from small businesses to large corporations, all within the competitive e-commerce landscape.

Key Metrics

San Francisco, CaliforniaHeadquarters
2015Year Founded
$98.6MTotal Funding
SERIES_CCompany Stage
Consumer Software, AI & Machine LearningIndustries
201-500Employees

Benefits

Competitive salary
Health coverage
Generous equity package
Company offsites
Latest laptop
16-week parental leave
Catered meals
4 Weeks of vacation
Retirement benefits
Fully stocked kitchen

Risks

Increased competition from Zendesk and Freshdesk may impact Gorgias's market share.
Rapid expansion to 300 employees across 16 countries may cause operational inefficiencies.
Reliance on Shopify integration poses risks if Shopify changes policies or competes.

Differentiation

Gorgias offers AI-powered customer service tailored for ecommerce businesses.
The platform integrates seamlessly with Shopify, enhancing customer support efficiency.
Gorgias provides omnichannel support, including email, voice, SMS, and social media.

Upsides

Recent $29M funding will expand AI tools, automating 60% of customer support.
Gorgias serves over 15,000 ecommerce brands, including Steve Madden and Glossier.
The trend of hyper-personalization boosts demand for Gorgias's AI-driven solutions.

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