VP Engineering (AI/E-commerce)

TL;DR

VP Engineering (AI/E-commerce): Designing the technical operating model and architecture for a D2C furniture scale-up with an accent on AI-native engineering workflows and on-demand manufacturing systems. Focus on steering a major replatforming and ERP migration, evolving seniority structures, and integrating digital configuration with physical production.

Location: Must be based in Warsaw, Poland (hybrid: 3 days per week in office)

Company

hirify.global is a Warsaw-based D2C furniture company combining a proprietary 3D configurator with on-demand manufacturing across 28 markets.

What you will do

• Define and own the technical strategy across customer experience, physical product, fulfillment, and enabling platforms.
• Evolve the engineering organization by clarifying seniority and leadership paths and strengthening the craft culture.
• Steer the replatforming and ERP migration programs at the architecture and strategy level.
• Champion AI-native development workflows and integrate AI into the experience of designing and buying furniture.
• Own the data platform as a strategic asset to support pricing, production, and supply chain decisions.
• Build the security and compliance foundation required for the company's next phase of growth.

Requirements

• Experience leading engineering at high-growth e-commerce or B2C scale-up environments.
• Proven track record in leading major technical transformations or replatforming projects.
• Strong technical foundation across backend systems, cloud infrastructure, and data platforms.
• Experience with AI-first development workflows (coding agents, AI-assisted testing and documentation).
• Fluency in Polish (C1) and English (C1).
• Working from the Warsaw office 3 days per week.

Nice to have

• Experience in companies where digital and physical operations are deeply integrated (manufacturing, logistics, fulfillment).

Culture & Benefits

• One bonus day off every month in addition to regular leave.
• Comprehensive healthcare and Multisport card.
• Generous discount on all hirify.global products.
• Dog-friendly office environment.
• Inclusive culture focused on employee well-being and hearing staff voices.