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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # VP of Engineering - **Company:** Watson - **Location:** UK - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Amazon Web Services, Business Analytics Applications, Data Analysis, Cloud Computing, Distributed Systems, Firmware, Mobile Application Software, Message Queuing Telemetry Transport (MQTT), Cloud Services, Data Streaming, Cloud Platform System, Technical Debt, Backend, Low Latency, Data Management, Microservices - **Published:** September 5, 2026 - **Apply:** https://startup.jobs/vp-of-engineering-hypervolt-the-uks-highest-ra-8306246 ## About the Role * Senior engineering leadership experience (Director / VP level) in cloud and platform engineering. * Strong background in distributed systems and AWS-based architectures. * Experience operating real-time, event-driven systems at significant scale. * Proven ability to collaborate effectively with hardware and firmware teams. * Track record of building and scaling engineering organisations. * Strong technical judgment and delivery focus. Highly Desirable * Experience with IoT, connected devices, or edge-to-cloud systems. * Experience with telemetry, time-series data, or control systems. * Familiarity with energy, EV charging, or grid-connected platforms. * Exposure to ML and analytics platforms at scale. ## Description We're looking for a highly experienced VP Engineering to lead Hypervolt's cloud, platform, data, and application engineering functions. Reporting to the CTO, this role is responsible for engineering execution, reliability, and scale across Hypervolt's cloud-based systems, while working in close collaboration with the hardware and firmware teams to unlock device capability through the cloud. This is a senior leadership role for someone who can operate strategically while remaining deeply engaged in technical direction and delivery., Engineering Leadership & Execution * Lead and scale engineering teams across cloud infrastructure, backend services, data platforms, and applications. * Translate company and product strategy into clear engineering roadmaps and execution plans. * Own delivery, quality, reliability, and operational excellence across cloud and application platforms. * Establish strong technical ownership, delivery cadence, and engineering standards., * Oversee large-scale telemetry ingestion via highly available MQTT brokers handling 6+ billion messages per day. * Guide streaming pipelines using Apache Pulsar and data storage across DynamoDB and Google BigQuery. * Enable high-fidelity time-series analytics, machine learning, and forecasting at scale. * Ensure robust handling of offline data replay and reconciliation. Collaboration with Hardware & Firmware * Work closely with hardware and firmware engineering teams to: * + Define clear cloud-device interfaces and contracts. + Enable new device capabilities through cloud services and control systems. + Support OTA workflows, diagnostics, and remote configuration. * Ensure cloud platforms fully support the Home 3 Pro product lifecycle, from installation through long-term operation. * Partner to reduce field failures and warranty costs through remote diagnostics and automation (Watson)., * Oversee backend systems supporting the Hypervolt mobile app and Ultra Mode. * Ensure real-time changes and device controls sync seamlessly with customer-facing applications. * Support operational tooling and customer support workflows through Watson. Reliability, Scale & Operations * Own cloud platform reliability, uptime, observability, and incident response. * Drive best practices in testing, monitoring, and resilience. * Balance rapid product delivery with long-term platform health and technical debt management., * UltraGrid scales efficiently at massive data volumes with low latency. * Hardware, firmware, and cloud teams operate as a cohesive system. * New features move quickly from device capability to customer value. * Engineering delivery is predictable, resilient, and high quality. ## Related Videos - [Remote Driving on Plant Grounds with State-of-the-Art Cloud Technologies](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/251-remote-driving-on-plant-grounds-with-state-of-the-art-cloud-technologies) - [Developing the Backend with Stefan Lingler, CTO at Shpock](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100360-developing-the-backend-with-stefan-lingler-cto-at-shpock) - [Swapping Low Latency Data Storage Under High Load](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/746-swapping-low-latency-data-storage-under-high-load) - [Playing Pong on a shoulder press machine](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100140-playing-pong-on-a-shoulder-press-machine) - [Integrate your Cognitive Assistant with 3rd-party DBs and software](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/249-integrate-your-cognitive-assistant-with-3rd-party-dbs-and-software) - [Unleash the power of 5G in your code: transform your apps](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1567-unleash-the-power-of-5g-in-your-code-transform-your-apps) ## Related Articles - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [7 Cloud Computing Trends Coming in 2025 for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/412-7-cloud-computing-trends-coming-in-2025-for-developers) - [How We Built a Worry-Free System That Runs for 10+ Years – And What We’d Do Again](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/751-how-we-built-a-worry-free-system-that-runs-for-10-years-and-what-we-d-do-again) - [The Best X (Twitter) Accounts for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/294-the-best-x-twitter-accounts-for-developers) - [The Best Software Developer Blogs to Read](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/156-the-best-software-developer-blogs-to-read) - [What is Software Engineering in the Age of AI?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/640-what-is-software-engineering-in-the-age-of-ai)