VP R&D - Data division at Gong.io

Tel Aviv-Yafo, Tel Aviv District, Israel

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

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Technology, SaaSIndustries

Requirements

Proven experience as VP of R&D, with a minimum of 5+ years in the role
Experience managing large R&D organizations (80-100 employees) with multiple leadership layers
Deep understanding of quarterly planning, bug management, customer support, and GTM collaboration
Hands-on experience with data applications development and large-scale SaaS architecture
Expertise in cloud technologies, scalability, and complex technology ecosystems
Strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills, with a strategic mindset
Preferred Qualifications
Experience in fast-growing SaaS companies with global operations
Proven ability to balance short-term execution with long-term innovation
Background in high-scale distributed systems, microservices, and DevOps practices

Responsibilities

Define and implement the R&D data strategy, ensuring alignment with company objectives and business needs
Manage multiple product areas, balancing innovation, scalability, and customer needs
Oversee quarterly planning, execution, and delivery, including bug resolution, customer support, and collaboration with GTM teams
Drive efficiency and continuous improvement in software development methodologies, ensuring high-quality, scalable, and secure cloud-based solutions
Lead a large-scale R&D organization of 80-100 employees, including manager-of-managers and group leaders
Foster a high-performance culture with a strong emphasis on collaboration, innovation, and accountability
Scale and structure the team to support rapid growth and evolving business priorities
Oversee data applications and infrastructure development, ensuring robust architecture and technical excellence
Bring our Data and API strategy to the next level, with AI driven technologies like MCP and A2A
Lead the revolution of Gong data driven applications with a unified data strategy including a shared data model and data related capabilities across the platform
Lead Gong connection to the ecosystem, leading our strategic partnerships with key players in the market like Microsoft, OpenAI, Salesforce and more
Build data processes and infrastructure to support the huge scale of billions of records of our customers data in an infinitely scalable platform requiring tight SLAs for updates and sub second query times for complex aggregations
Manage diverse systems and products with complex technology stacks, ensuring seamless integration and scalability
Lead cloud and scale-focused initiatives, ensuring optimal performance and reliability in a SaaS environment

Skills

R&D Leadership

Data Strategy

Cloud Infrastructure

AI Technologies

API Strategy

Scalable Architecture

Team Management

Strategic Partnerships

Software Development

Data Modeling

Gong.io

Revenue intelligence platform for customer interactions

About Gong.io

Gong provides a platform focused on revenue intelligence, which helps businesses capture and analyze customer interactions. The platform uses artificial intelligence to integrate various customer communications into one system, allowing companies to gain insights that inform their decision-making and enhance revenue growth. Gong caters to a wide array of clients, including sales, marketing, and customer success teams across different industries. Its subscription-based model allows organizations to pay for access to the platform, with pricing tiers based on user count and desired features. The main goal of Gong is to support businesses in optimizing their go-to-market strategies by delivering actionable insights derived from customer data.

San Francisco, CaliforniaHeadquarters

2015Year Founded

$570.1MTotal Funding

SERIES_ECompany Stage

Enterprise Software, AI & Machine LearningIndustries

1,001-5,000Employees

Benefits

Mental health support resources

Weekly wellness events

Work from home stipend

Generous vacation days

Quarterly recharge company shutdowns

Parental leave

Employee equity

Retirement savings & financial coaches

Commuter & parking benefits

Training & learning programs

Monthly lunch & learns

Mentor & buddy programs

Risks

Increased competition from Highspot and Seismic may pressure Gong's market share.

Rapid market growth could attract new entrants, impacting Gong's growth trajectory.

Challenges in measuring AI success may affect customer retention and acquisition.

Differentiation

Gong's platform integrates all customer interactions into a single system for better insights.

The company uses proprietary AI to analyze customer interactions, enhancing decision-making.

Gong's subscription model offers tiered access based on user numbers and functionality.

Upsides

Gong's integration with ChurnZero enhances customer success management with AI-driven insights.

The company's inclusion in Forbes Cloud 100 highlights its market leadership and innovation.

Gong's 'Ask Anything' solution boosts win rates by 26%, enhancing revenue team efficiency.

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