layiq

/la·yiq/adjective

worthy; deserving; fitting; suitable.

A role, opportunity, or path that merits attention, time, and pursuit.

VP of Engineering at Nightfall AI | LAYIQ

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field; Master's degree or Ph.D. preferred.
At least 8 years of experience in software engineering, with at least 5 years in a leadership role.
A track record of growing from a hands-on technical role into engineering leadership — we're looking for someone who built the org, not just inherited one.
Experience joining a B2B SaaS company at an early stage (e.g., a founding engineer or one of the first engineering hires) and growing with it through significant scale — ideally 5+ years at one company, moving from IC through senior leadership.
Proven track record of delivering high-quality software solutions on time and within budget.
Strong technical skills in software development, architecture, and design.
Experience managing and mentoring large engineering teams, including demonstrated experience building or closely partnering with an engineering team based in India — someone who knows how to make a Bay Area / Bangalore org function as one team, not two.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams and senior leaders.
Strong strategic thinking and problem-solving skills.
Startup experience strongly preferred; comfortable operating in a lean, fast-moving Series B environment.
Background in security, infrastructure, or data-intensive systems; direct security engineering experience (data protection, authentication, auditing, threat detection) is a strong plus.
Based in Bay Area, with a hybrid work rhythm.
Nice to Have
Experience at a cybersecurity or data security SaaS company.
Experience with data infrastructure or large-scale data processing systems.
Track record shipping AI/ML-powered features in production.
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Nightfall AI takes pride in being an equal-opportunity employer. We value a diverse and global talent pool and the collaboration that results from having a diverse and inclusive team. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status. Our hiring decisions are based exclusively on merit, qualifications, and business needs.

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