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We're looking for a Director of Engineering to lead the v0 engineering team. v0 is Vercel's AI-powered generative UI product, and you'll be responsible for the technical execution, team health, and engineering outcomes that make it successful. This role reports to Vercel's VP of Engineering and partners closely with the Director of Product Management for v0. You'll own how the team builds, not just what it builds—including quality, velocity, architecture decisions, and hiring.
Job Responsibility:
Lead the v0 engineering team: Manage the engineering team
set technical direction and standards for the team
Own engineering outcomes: Accountable for code quality, system reliability, delivery timelines, and technical debt management
Build the team: Recruit, hire, and retain engineers
develop talent and create clear growth paths
Drive execution: Establish development processes, remove blockers, and ensure the team ships consistently
Partner cross-functionally: Work closely with Product, Design, and other engineering teams to align on priorities and dependencies
Make technical tradeoffs: Engage in architecture discussions, evaluate build-vs-buy decisions, and balance short-term delivery with long-term maintainability
Requirements:
10+ years of software engineering experience
5+ years managing engineers or engineering managers
Track record of building and scaling engineering teams (15+ engineers)
Experience shipping AI/ML products, developer tools, or consumer-facing applications
Strong technical foundation—you can review system designs, understand model integration challenges, and evaluate infrastructure tradeoffs
Clear communicator who sets expectations, gives direct feedback, and builds trust across teams
Comfortable operating in ambiguity and making decisions with incomplete information
Nice to have:
Experience with LLMs, generative AI, or ML infrastructure
Background in frontend frameworks, design systems, or developer experience
Previous experience at a high-growth startup or infrastructure company
Familiarity with Next.js, React, or the broader frontend ecosystem
What we offer:
Competitive compensation including salary, equity, and benefits