Gorgias

Senior VP of Engineering (SVPE)

New York, New York, United States

$335,000 – $400,000Compensation
Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
AI & Machine Learning, Consumer Software, Enterprise Software, FintechIndustries

Requirements

Candidates should have extensive experience in leading engineering teams of 150+ engineers and a proven track record of hitting revenue goals across multiple product lines. A strong history of improving engineering velocity while reducing technical debt is essential, along with experience in complex data streaming systems at scale. Previous roles as a senior or staff engineer with significant technical achievements are required, and familiarity with SaaS and marketing experience is a bonus.

Responsibilities

The Senior VP of Engineering will be responsible for scaling the engineering team and processes to support two product lines: AI support agent and AI sales agent. They will lead the engineering function, instill best practices, and influence business strategy and technical roadmap. This role involves coaching or hiring leaders for the engineering team, launching new products, and improving the reliability and stability of the platform while enhancing the developer experience.

Skills

AI
Conversational AI
Shopify
Engineering Leadership
CX
Automation

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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