VP, Engineering

OverviewClio is a global leader transforming the legal experience by bettering the lives of legal professionals and increasing access to justice.Summary: As the VP of Engineering, you will shape Clio's technical and strategic direction, owning the Fintech and International domains with opportunities to expand as the company scales. This role requires a dynamic leader with a proven track record in building high-performing engineering teams, delivering innovative technology solutions, and aligning engineering execution with business objectives. All Engineering roles at Clio require hands-on ability. While your day-to-day won’t be coding, you will need to be deeply technical.As a key member of Clio’s senior leadership team, reporting to the CTO, the Vice President will align engineering efforts with Clio's broader vision and goals while leading and scaling a diverse team of 100+ engineers to deliver great products that will shape the future of the legal industry.What You’ll Work OnTechnical & Product Leadership: Define and execute the technical strategy for Payments and International expansion, ensuring scalability, security, and compliance in global markets. Collaborate with Product Management and Design to develop and execute a robust product roadmap that aligns with customer needs and business objectives. Stay ahead of industry trends in payments technology and international infrastructure, positioning the company as a leader in these domains.Team & Organizational DevelopmentScale, mentor, and lead a high-performing engineering team, ensuring a culture of innovation, accountability, and excellence.Foster a strong engineering leadership team that can drive execution while enabling career growth and leadership development across the organization.Promote best practices in engineering, architecture, and operational excellence to enhance system reliability and development velocity.Strategic Execution & Cross-Functional CollaborationTranslate company vision into an actionable engineering strategy, working closely with executive leadership.Partner with stakeholders across finance, legal, compliance, and international operations to navigate the complexities of global payments and expansion.Champion the engineering function within the broader organization, ensuring clear communication, alignment, and cross-functional success.Scaling & InnovationDrive architectural improvements and technological innovations that support the company’s long-term growth, particularly in global payment infrastructure and international market expansion.Align engineering efforts with customer needs, market demands, and regulatory requirements through automation and scalable solutions.Lead initiatives around operational efficiency, automation, and system scalability to support international growth and regulatory requirements.What You May Have10+ years of engineering leadership experience in payments, fintech, or international technology expansion, with a background as a CTO, VP, or a similar role.Proven success in scaling engineering teams and delivering complex, customer-facing platforms at a global level.Deep understanding of payment processing, compliance frameworks, global infrastructure, and financial technology.Strong strategic mindset with the ability to balance long-term vision with short-term execution.Experience leading multiple managers and directors, with direct oversight of senior leaders and coordination across teams.Exceptional collaboration skills, with the ability to influence and align multiple stakeholders across the organization.Passion for building high-impact teams, mentoring leaders, and driving engineering excellence.Bonus PointsExperience in B2B SaaS and hypergrowth environments, scaling engineering organizations to support rapid expansionUnderstanding of the engineering challenges, operational rigor, and PCI compliance requirements necessary for IPO readiness and navigating the public company transition.What You Will Find HereCompensation is one of the main components of Clio’s Total Rewards Program. We have developed a series of programs and processes to ensure fair and competitive pay practices that form the foundation of our human and high-performing culture.Some highlights of our Total Rewards program include:Competitive, equitable salary with top-tier health benefits, dental, and vision insuranceHybrid work environment, with expectation for local Clions (Vancouver, Calgary, Toronto, and Dublin) to be in office minimum 2 days per week on our Anchor Days.$2000 annual counseling benefitRRSP matching and RESP contributionClioversary recognition program with special acknowledgement at 3, 5, 7, and 10 yearsThe full salary range for this role is CAD 249,900 to CAD 464,100, with location-based variations. In addition, this role is eligible for variable pay based on company performance, with payouts quarterly.We aim to hire candidates between the minimum and midpoint of the full salary range. Midpoint may be reserved for internal high performers. Final offers depend on experience and skill. There are separate salary bands for other regions based on local currency.Diversity, Inclusion, Belonging and Equity (DIBE) & AccessibilityWe value authentic contributions and are committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply. Clio provides accessibility accommodations during recruitment. If you require any accommodation, please let us know.Learn more about our culture at clio.com/careers.Disclaimer: We only communicate with candidates through official @clio.com email addresses. #J-18808-Ljbffr