VP of Engineering at First Resonance

Los Angeles, California, United States

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$225,000 – $275,000Compensation

Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Manufacturing, Aerospace, Clean Energy, RoboticsIndustries

Requirements

10+ years of professional software engineering experience, with 5+ years leading at the Director or VP level
Proven success scaling cloud-native SaaS platforms with Kubernetes, AWS (GovCloud preferred), and event-driven systems
Experience building and shipping AI/ML or LLM-driven workflows into production
Hands-on experience with full-stack development (Python, Go, React/Next.js)
Strong expertise in system architecture, distributed systems, and event-driven design
Demonstrated success running enterprise-grade security & compliance programs (SOC2, FedRAMP, ITAR, etc.)
Track record of designing and scaling distributed engineering organizations with measurable outcomes
Exceptional communication skills with executives, cross-functional leaders, and customers
Preferred
Experience in manufacturing, aerospace/defense, robotics, or industrial SaaS
Success in a Series B/C scale-up environment preparing for rapid growth and fundraising milestones
Familiarity with developer productivity, observability, and reliability tooling (e.g., Datadog, Sentry, GitLab, Cloudflare)

Responsibilities

Technical Leadership
Define and drive the technical vision, architecture, and long-term strategy for ION
Lead the adoption and evolution of cloud-native architecture: AWS GovCloud, Kubernetes, Postgres/Aurora, event-driven messaging systems (Kafka, Kinesis, RabbitMQ, etc.)
Guide full-stack development using Python, Go, React/Next.js, and modern DevOps practices
Deliver production-ready LLM/AI workflows (OpenAI SDK, Anthropic/Claude, etc.), enabling intelligence and automation in manufacturing operations
Ensure solutions are scalable, reliable, secure, and cost-optimized
Oversee enterprise-grade security and compliance programs to support aerospace, defense, and regulated industries
Organizational Leadership
Build, lead, and scale a high-performing engineering organization across Los Angeles, Mexico, and Argentina
Establish clear career ladders, OKRs, and succession planning to develop engineering talent
Recruit, retain, and coach top engineering talent while fostering a culture of urgency, accountability, and innovation
Integrate nearshore/offshore augmentation models without compromising quality
Cross-Functional & External Influence
Partner with Product to shape and deliver the roadmap, balancing rapid delivery with long-term scalability
Collaborate with Sales, Finance, and GTM teams to support customer needs, technical evaluations, and enterprise deals
Act as a credible, customer-facing technical leader—translating complex engineering decisions into clear business impact

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

PythonGoReactNext.jsKubernetesAWS GovCloudPostgresAuroraKafkaKinesisRabbitMQOpenAI SDKAnthropicClaudeDevOps

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

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

The salary range is $225K - $275K.

Is this role remote or onsite?

This is an onsite position.

What experience is required for this role?

Candidates need 10+ years of professional software engineering experience, with 5+ years leading at the Director or VP level.

What technologies will the VP of Engineering work with?

The role involves leading cloud-native architecture with AWS GovCloud, Kubernetes, Postgres/Aurora, Kafka/Kinesis/RabbitMQ, full-stack development in Python, Go, React/Next.js, DevOps practices, and LLM/AI workflows using OpenAI SDK and Anthropic/Claude.

What does the engineering team structure look like?

The VP will build, lead, and scale a high-performing engineering organization across Los Angeles, Mexico, and Argentina, integrating nearshore/offshore augmentation models.

First Resonance

Manufacturing software platform for hardware production

About First Resonance

First Resonance provides a manufacturing software platform called ION, which is designed to improve the production process for hardware companies. The platform allows engineers and technicians to navigate through various production steps easily, capturing comments, attaching files, and sharing feedback in real-time. ION integrates multiple aspects of manufacturing, including purchasing parts, managing inventory, and overseeing the supply chain, ensuring high-quality production and compliance with regulatory standards. Unlike its competitors, First Resonance focuses on creating a user-friendly interface that enhances collaboration and visibility throughout the manufacturing process. The company's goal is to help hardware companies, from startups to large enterprises, achieve faster and more efficient production while maintaining high standards of quality.

Los Angeles, CaliforniaHeadquarters

2018Year Founded

$17MTotal Funding

SERIES_ACompany Stage

Data & Analytics, Industrial & ManufacturingIndustries

11-50Employees

Risks

Emerging competitors like Sift challenge First Resonance's market position.

Over-reliance on aviation and energy sectors may expose to downturns.

Rapid tech advancements require costly updates to remain competitive.

Differentiation

ION platform offers real-time visibility and collaboration for hardware production.

First Resonance integrates supply chain management with manufacturing processes.

ION Analytics provides immediate insights into manufacturing bottlenecks.

Upsides

Recent $32M funding boosts ION platform development and customer support.

ION Marketplace launch expands ecosystem for developers and integration partners.

Adoption in aviation and energy sectors showcases platform's industry versatility.

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