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VP R&D

Tel-Aviv | Engineering | Full-time

We help millions of people create homes they love

In the beginning, in 2016, we were just two best friends working on a simple idea: how to make it super easy to turn your favorite smartphone photos into awesome wall art.

Today, we have multiple product lines with millions of customers, including Mixtiles, easyplant, Oasis and Around. We're also shipping new products every year.

We love what we do, and we love people who love what they do. If you're that kind of person, read on.

Impact
Small team = a lot of impact
We’re ~100 people, with wildly diverse skill sets, serving millions of customers. Each of us drives a lot of impact. Your work will matter
Products that creates a feeling of connection
Products people love
Working on products you & your family personally use creates a feeling of connection, fun, and spreads good karma
We make it easy to use
Our secret formula = make it easy to use
It’s how we re-invented the picture frame, and then the houseplant. It’s how we got to millions of customers. It’s pure design, and people love it
We solve hard, real world problems
Solve hard, real world problems
Every day, we handle extreme challenges in user experience, manufacturing and scale for which we use tech like AI, AR & robotics
We are a real business that is built to last
A real business, built to last
We believe great products have great unit economics. That’s why Mixtiles is a high growth company that’s also profitable

What you’re applying for

We’re looking for an executive VP R&D to lead our technology across the entire company’s portfolio (Photos, Plants, Lights, AR home design). You'll report to, and work closely with, David Katz, Mixtiles’ CEO and co-founder, and be part of the company’s management. 

In this role you'll be pivotal in shaping the future of home design

Here's what you'll do:

  • Lead the Charge Across All Technical Frontiers: You'll be the guiding force behind every technical aspect of our products, from frontend and backend development to hardware and firmware, ensuring everything works together seamlessly.
  • Build and Mentor the Dream Team: Define the roles, hire top talent, and oversee the development teams across the business. You'll cultivate a group of innovators ready to disrupt home design.
  • Strategize and Execute with Precision: Own the technical vision and execution, making strategic decisions that will pave the way for our success.
  • Innovate and Explore: Push the boundaries of our research and development, accelerate our business and product roadmap, bringing the future of smart home design into every house in the world.
  • Set New Standards: Commit to making all our products the most exceptional ones introduced into the market, setting new benchmarks in quality and innovation.

What We're Looking For:

  • R&D executive (director & above) with a hands on approach, able to lead 15-20 engineers across 4 teams
  • Someone who has consistently ranked among the top 3 engineers in all previous organizations, demonstrating exceptional technical skills
  • Proven expertise (coupled with great passion) to drive the product, business and customer satisfaction to the next level
  • Talent craftsman, skilled at finding and bringing on board A players, setting high hiring standards, and creating an environment where these top performers can really shine and grow.
  • Clear communicator

Advantages: 

  • You worked in a startup or a B2C company
  • Entrepreneurial Spirit: A track record of building from scratch