VP, Engineering at Bubble

New York, New York, United States

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$250,000 – $330,000Compensation

Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

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Technology, No-Code, AIIndustries

Requirements

Prior VP Engineering or CTO experience at a venture-backed startup, ideally with 2+ years of tenure
Experience scaling through growth phases (100–500 person companies a plus)
Proven track record of modernizing legacy systems and evolving technical architecture
Deep experience with complex technical products—especially platforms, IDEs, or developer tools
Operated in companies with strong engineering cultures (e.g., open-source contributions, active tech blogs, cutting-edge projects)
Technical aptitude to manage tradeoffs, lead through ambiguity, and learn fast
High-velocity, execution-oriented leadership style with a commitment to quality
NYC-based or willing to relocate, with the ability to contribute to our office culture and in-person collaboration

Responsibilities

Partner with founders to define and drive Bubble’s architectural decisions, long-term engineering strategy, and technical roadmap
Lead efforts to evolve the Bubble language as the default output for AI-generated apps and launch “vibe no-coding” features
Scale the hosting platform, improve the performance of user-built applications, and enhance the UX, reliability, and speed of the cloud-hosted visual editor
Drive talent acquisition and retention in close collaboration with the People team
Build a world-class engineering culture that prizes innovation, quality, and velocity
Balance customer needs, compliance requirements, and business objectives
Collaborate across departments, working with product, marketing, and success
Report to the Co-CEO, partner closely with VP of Product, serve on the Leadership Team, and represent Bubble as an executive

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

AIPlatform EngineeringScalabilityInfrastructureProduct DevelopmentEngineering Leadership

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What is the salary range for the VP of Engineering role?

The salary range is $250K - $330K.

Is this a remote position or does it require office work?

This information is not specified in the job description.

What are the key responsibilities or skills needed for this VP of Engineering role?

Key responsibilities include partnering with founders on architectural decisions and engineering strategy, leading evolution of the Bubble language and platform features, driving talent acquisition and retention, and building a world-class engineering culture focused on innovation, quality, and velocity.

What is the structure of the Engineering team at Bubble?

Bubble’s Engineering team consists of 70+ engineers working across key areas including AI, Platform, and Product Development, collaborating closely with Product, Design, and Success teams.

What makes a strong candidate for the VP of Engineering position?

Strong candidates will have experience leading engineering teams through rapid growth and innovation, particularly in AI and scalable platforms, with the ability to partner with executives, drive technical roadmaps, and build high-performing cultures.

Bubble

No-code platform for building applications

About Bubble

Bubble is a no-code platform that enables users to build custom full-stack applications visually, catering to entrepreneurs, small businesses, and enterprises. Users can create applications by dragging and dropping elements, which simplifies the development process. Unlike competitors, Bubble allows users to access the full power of coding without writing any code, significantly reducing development time and costs. The company's goal is to democratize software development, making it accessible to a wider audience.

New York City, New YorkHeadquarters

2012Year Founded

$172.5MTotal Funding

SERIES_ACompany Stage

Consumer Software, Enterprise SoftwareIndustries

201-500Employees