Who We Are
Tonal is the smartest home gym and personal trainer. It has completely revolutionized the way people work out at home, with its sleek design and advanced A.I. technology. We’ve united a diverse team of experts and decades of research to reinvent strength training, making it more efficient, more effective and more engaging. With this in mind, we want to bring that same innovative approach to the workplace. At Tonal, we continue our shift of emphasis by growing our instrumental team. We collectively weave our knowledge and creativity, as we redefine the future of fitness.
We are passionate about building products that transform lives, and building teams that transform the status quo. Together, we can be our strongest.
Overview
Tonal is seeking a Vice President of Software Engineering to lead our dynamic team of 50 software professionals across the United States, Canada and Eastern Europe. This role requires a unique blend of technical acumen, leadership skills, and a passion for innovation to drive our software solutions to new heights. The ideal candidate will be a strategic thinker, an inspiring leader, and a hands-on technologist, adept at navigating the complexities of our diverse technology stack and market demands.
What You Will Do
- Lead and manage a multi-disciplinary software engineering team, ensuring high performance, accountability, and team spirit.
- Drive the strategic direction of our software engineering efforts, aligning with company goals and market trends.
- Foster a culture of innovation, encouraging the team to explore new technologies and methodologies that can enhance our product offerings and operational efficiency.
- Ensure the adoption and proficient execution of Agile methodologies, fostering close collaboration with product management to meet project timelines and deliverables.
- Oversee the development and maintenance of our diverse technology stack, ensuring best practices in cloud services, mobile development, embedded systems, video streaming, and machine learning.
- Champion the development of a robust analytics framework to inform product decisions and enhance subscription models.
- Cultivate an environment that motivates and inspires the team, promoting professional growth and personal fulfillment.
- Drive scrappy and efficient execution of projects, ensuring resource optimization and innovative problem-solving.
- Maintain and enhance quality assurance protocols to ensure the delivery of high-quality, reliable software solutions.
- Engage with key stakeholders across the organization, ensuring transparent communication and alignment of software engineering efforts with broader business objectives.
Who You Are
- 15+ years of experience leading high-performing software teams at fast-growing companies.
- Proven track record of leading software development projects that encompass a wide range of technologies, including but not limited to cloud services, mobile applications, embedded systems, video streaming, and machine learning.
- Technical depth and ability to guide key architectural decisions.
- Deep understanding of Agile methodologies and experience in leading Agile teams in partnership with product management and design functions, ideally in a consumer products company.
- Experience driving teams in both when scrappy innovation is expected and when mission critical quality is required.
- Exceptional leadership skills, with the ability to inspire, motivate, and mentor team members.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, coupled with a knack for innovation and creative thinking.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage and align with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Experience partnering your team with off-shore resources.
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
At Tonal, we believe that the unique and varied lived experiences of our teammates contribute to our overall strength. We don’t just appreciate differences, we celebrate them, and we always seek people that represent a wide variety of backgrounds. We’re dedicated to adding new perspectives to the team and designing employee experiences that contribute to your growth as much as you do to ours. If your experience aligns with what we’re looking for (even if you don’t check every single box), send us your application.
We would love to hear from you!Tonal is committed to meeting the diverse needs of people with disabilities in a timely manner that is consistent with the principles of independence, dignity, integration, and equality of opportunity. Should you have any accommodation requests, please reach out to us via our confidential email, accessibility@tonal.com. All requests will be addressed and responded to in accordance with Tonal’s Accessibility Policy and local legislation.Compensation Range: $300K - $340K
