Vice President, Engineering - Content Experiences and Collaboration

Join Smartsheet (NYSE: SMAR) on our mission to revolutionize how teams and organizations achieve impactful change in their work processes. With millions of users worldwide, we empower teams across diverse industries to streamline thousands of projects, programs, and processes. As our business continues to expand, we are seeking a dynamic leader to join us as Vice President of Engineering.

In this role, you will have the opportunity to lead a team in enhancing content experiences within collaborative work management. With our industry-leading products like Smartsheet and Brandfolder, you will spearhead initiatives to scale our assets beyond current petabytes, envisioning the next level of growth and efficiency. Reporting directly to our Senior Vice President of Experiences, you will oversee a team of managers and engineers dedicated to crafting visually captivating and user-friendly products. Your contributions will empower teams and enterprises to seamlessly manage and automate their work, whether in the office or on the go.

You will:

  • Build and nurture high-performing teams and leaders through strategic hiring, coaching, and development initiatives.
  • Drive continuous improvement in engineering practices to enhance velocity and productivity.
  • Develop clear goals, roadmaps, and delivery timelines to support Smartsheet's rapid and sustainable growth.
  • Collaborate closely with engineering leadership to prioritize, plan, and allocate resources effectively across departments.
  • Contribute to shaping Smartsheet's corporate strategic vision and day-to-day operations as a key member of the Senior Engineering Leadership Team.

Join us in shaping the future of work and making a meaningful impact on how teams collaborate and achieve success. If you're passionate about driving innovation and leading teams to new heights, we invite you to embark on this exciting journey with us at Smartsheet.

You bring:

  • A proven track record of crafting captivating and intuitive user experiences that resonate with end-users.
  • Over a decade of hands-on experience in building and steering engineering teams to success, particularly within the realm of SaaS offerings.
  • Expertise in nurturing and scaling high-performing engineering talent, fostering an environment where excellence thrives.
  • A thoughtful and strategic approach to engineering leadership, driving innovation while maintaining a focus on quality and efficiency.
  • A genuine passion for creating exceptional enterprise products that cater to a diverse global customer base.
  • The ability to forge strong partnerships and alignment with cross-functional teams, bridging the gap between technical and non-technical stakeholders to execute on strategic objectives.
  • A collaborative mindset, leveraging your technical expertise to drive positive outcomes across interdisciplinary teams.
  • Experience operating in environments supporting substantial user bases, ranging from tens to hundreds of millions of monthly active users.
  • A degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field or equivalent practical experience.
  • Legally eligible to work in the U.S. on an ongoing basis

Your expertise and passion will be instrumental in propelling Smartsheet towards its vision of empowering teams worldwide to achieve more. Join us in revolutionizing the future of work and leave your mark on the global stage.

Perks & Benefits:

  • HSA, 100% employer-paid premiums, or buy-up medical/vision and dental coverage options for full-time employees
  • Equity - Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) for eligible roles
  • Lucrative Employee Stock Purchase Program (15% discount)
  • 401k Match to help you save for your future (50% of your contribution up to the first 6% of your eligible pay)
  • Monthly stipend to support your work and productivity
  • Flexible Time Away Program, plus Incidental Sick Leave
  • US employees are automatically covered under Smartsheet-sponsored life insurance, short-term, and long-term disability plans
  • US employees receive 12 paid holidays per year
  • Up to 24 weeks of Parental Leave
  • Personal paid Volunteer Day to support our community
  • Opportunities for professional growth and development including access to LinkedIn Learning online courses
  • Company Funded Perks, including a counseling membership, local retail discounts, and your own personal Smartsheet account
  • Teleworking options from any registered location in the U.S. (role specific) 

Smartsheet provides a competitive base salary range for roles that may be hired in different geographic areas we are licensed to operate our business from. Actual compensation is determined by several factors including, but not limited to, level of professional, educational experience, skills, and specific candidate location. In addition, this role will be eligible for a market competitive incentive opportunity and some roles may be eligible for a RSU stock grant upon accepted offer. The salary range for the role is: $270,000 to $370,000.

Get to Know Us:

At Smartsheet, we’ve created a place where everyone is welcome — people from all over the world, all backgrounds, all ages, all colors, and all beliefs working side by side. Here, everyone can make a difference and empower others to do the same. You’re encouraged to apply even if your experience doesn’t precisely match our job description—if your career path has been nontraditional, that will set you apart. At Smartsheet, we empower everyone, everywhere to change the way the world works—join us

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Smartsheet is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to fostering an inclusive environment with the best employees. We provide employment opportunities without regard to any legally protected status in accordance with applicable laws in the US, UK, Australia, Japan, Costa Rica, and Germany. If there are preparations we can make to help ensure you have a comfortable and positive interview experience, please let us know.Smartsheet is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to fostering an inclusive environment with the best employees. We provide employment opportunities without regard to any legally protected status in accordance with applicable laws in the US, UK, Australia, Costa Rica, and Germany. If there are preparations we can make to help ensure you have a comfortable and positive interview experience, please let us know.




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