Paperless Parts is the SaaS-based intelligence layer for modern manufacturing, enabling our customers to innovate faster in the physical world. From rockets to medical devices, we power the parts that move the world forward.
Location: Boston, MA (Hybrid) Reports To: Chief Technology Officer Employment Type: Full-Time Travel: 5–10%
This position requires activities that are subject to US Export Control Laws and require US Citizenship or Green Card Holder.
The OpportunityFour years ago Paperless Parts was a startup. Today it's a scale-up with an engineering team that ships reliably, a platform that's changing how manufacturers quote and run their business, and a customer base that keeps growing. The next chapter is new product lines and faster growth, and we need a VP of Engineering to lead that shift. You'll report to the CTO and run a 25+ person organization through two Directors of Engineering, working as a peer to the VP of Product and Chief Scientist. The job is two jobs at once: keep the core platform stable and improving for customers who depend on it daily, while standing up new products in a market where AI is changing what's possible to build and how fast you can build it. Whoever takes this on has to be good at both, and has to make the team better at both.
What Success Looks Like (First 6–12 Months)- The next product line is in market, with real customers live on it and generating revenue, on a platform built to scale; proof Paperless Parts can build a second product the market wants, not just defend the first one.
- The team has moved from using AI inside the SDLC to running an AI-native SDLC, one built on a first-class engineering culture, with people still at the center of how software gets made.
- Successful delivery means customer value landed, not tickets closed; Engineering and Product move as one team toward customer-facing measure of success.
- Engineering Operations: Own engineering delivery, quality, and predictability, establishing an operational rhythm the broader company depends on.
- Technical Direction: Own the architecture and platform decisions that set our foundation for the next stage. New products mean new architecture, and the choices made now set the tone for how we build for years to come.
- Product Partnership: Partner with the VP of Product on a roadmap that delivers real value to customers, sharing ownership of sequencing, trade-offs, and the commitments we make. Engineering brings feasibility, cost, and options to the table early, not after the plan is set.
- Manufacturing Intelligence: Partner with the Chief Scientist on the development and execution of our manufacturing intelligence strategy, bringing new AI-driven capability to market.
- AI Leverage: We have adopted AI across the engineering organization. Lead the next step: maximize its leverage to shape how we work for the future, while holding the line on quality.
- Platform Efficiency: Keep the core platform cheaper to run, faster to change, and more reliable as customer volume grows.
- Leadership and Team Growth: Coach Directors and Engineering Managers, establish clear career paths that develop and retain strong engineers, and direct the hiring plan and selection standard so the team grows without compromising technical or cultural quality.
- Executive Leadership: Represent engineering status, capacity, risks, and strategic tradeoffs clearly to the executive leadership team.
- Scale Experience: Demonstrated track record of leading multi-team B2B SaaS engineering organizations through growth phases while continuously improving delivery quality and predictability.
- Management Depth: Proven success managing through Directors and Engineering Managers, with evidence of developing frontline leaders.
- Modern SaaS Architecture: Deep technical background in cloud-native platforms, with a track record of architectural decisions that scale under increasing customer load.
- AI in Practice: Experience raising an engineering team's effectiveness with AI tooling and AI-enabled product capability, with a clear point of view on where it works and where it does not.
- Product Alignment: Strong experience partnering with Product leadership to align technical roadmap priorities with commercial objectives.
- Location: US-based (Boston, MA hybrid).
- New Product Execution: Hands-on experience taking new product lines from early customer traction to scaled commercial production within an established organization.
- Domain & Compliance Awareness: Experience operating within security-conscious software environments (FedRAMP, etc.) or industrial/manufacturing SaaS sectors.
Salary range:
- $215,000 - $310,000 base salary. This role is also eligible for a competitive variable bonus and equity opportunity
The job posting range is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range, and the range may be modified in the future. An employee’s pay position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, performance, sales or revenue-based metrics, and business or organizational needs.
Paperless Parts Life
Culture: At Paperless Parts, we value intentionality, persistence and relationships. We live and breathe these values every day. As a fast-growing company, we’re continually improving what we’ve built while still building from the ground up.
Boston Office: Our office is full of energy; people regularly collaborate to solve complex problems. We recognize that people work well in different environments and have intentionally designed our office to provide collaborative spaces and quiet focus areas. Our height-adjustable desks are set up with additional monitors, and employees are provided with the latest Apple technology to support productivity.
Our headquarters is located in downtown Boston, MA and easily accessible to most transit routes (Red/Blue/Orange/Green Line/South Station/North Station).
Encinitas Office: Our California office is our newest office which seats our West Coast sales team. The office has an open floor plan with several conference rooms to encourage collaboration with your colleagues in California and TV's to connect with those sitting in Boston or remotely. The office is walking distance from Downtown Encinitas, the Coaster train stop, and tons of activities on the 101.
Benefits: We value you and your family. With this in mind, full-time employees are provided:
100% coverage of health, dental, and vision for you and your dependent
Competitive compensation philosophy
Unlimited PTO
13+ paid holidays
Company-sponsored wellness stipend
Pre-tax Commuter and FSA/Dependent Care FSA
401(k) plan
Employee recognition program
Responsible for adherence to all security and privacy requirements, rules and regulations and implement as required.
Paperless Parts is committed to cultivating an equitable, inclusive, and supportive environment for all employees. We believe this environment creates a safe space for employees to share their experiences, brainstorm ideas, and grow their careers. Paperless Parts is an Equal Opportunity & Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.
Skills Required
- Demonstrated experience leading multi-team B2B SaaS engineering organizations through growth phases while improving delivery quality and predictability
- Proven success managing through Directors and Engineering Managers, including developing frontline leaders
- Deep technical background in cloud-native platforms and scalable architecture
- Experience improving engineering effectiveness with AI tooling and AI-enabled product capabilities
- Strong experience partnering with Product leadership to align technical roadmaps with commercial objectives
- US-based and able to work hybrid in Boston, Massachusetts
- US citizenship or Green Card Holder status due to US export control requirements
- Experience taking new product lines from early customer traction to scaled commercial production
- Experience in security-conscious software environments such as FedRAMP or industrial/manufacturing SaaS sectors
Paperless Parts, Inc. Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Affordable Benefits — Health, dental, and vision premiums are fully covered for employees and dependents with multiple plan options. Zero‑premium family coverage lowers out‑of‑pocket costs materially.
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Strong & Reliable Incentives — Sales compensation includes competitive bases and on‑target earnings, with incentive structures presented as attractive for roles like AEs and SDRs. This positioning indicates meaningful upside tied to performance.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Wellness stipends, mental‑health support via an EAP, and office/fitness perks support day‑to‑day wellbeing. Professional development reimbursements extend lifestyle support to growth and learning.
Paperless Parts, Inc. Insights
What We Do
From small local businesses to large multinational corporations, when manufacturers use Paperless Parts they free up valuable time to focus on what is truly important to them. Our customers spend more time with their families, expand their businesses, invest in sustainable practices, and grow as a result of new opportunities. We’re a passionate team that believes manufacturing is a vital component to our everyday lives and the backbone of our economy. We’re dedicated to providing this invaluable industry with a cloud-native platform that empowers the next generation of manufacturers to join the digital age. From life-saving medical devices, to critical components that unlock new depths of outer space, our customers produce parts that go into some of the world’s coolest and most impactful products. Without manufacturing, many new ideas never become reality. It is our mission to enable manufacturers with the technology they need to drive innovation – and our world – forward. Paperless Parts is the leading secure, ITAR compliant, cloud-based sales and quoting platform revolutionizing manufacturing. Our company’s patented technology and proprietary geometry engine unlocks hidden insights that enable job shop manufacturers to modernize and grow their business. Paperless Parts integrates with ERP systems to level up the way manufacturers quote and communicate with customers by rapidly pinpointing manufacturability issues, creating quotes, and processing orders for sheet metal fabrication, CNC machining, and additive manufacturing processes.
Why Work With Us
At Paperless Parts, we are intentional, we are persistent and we are a team. We’re continually improving what we’ve built while still building from the ground up. This creates a fast-paced environment where we work hard and celebrate our wins as a team.
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