satsuma

satsuma

VP of Engineering

Austin, Texas, United States · Vp

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 357 days ago
Distributed SystemsLLMsAgentic AIProduct ManagementProduct StrategyLeadership

About the role

  • As VP of Engineering, you'll be responsible for owning the engineering roadmap, delivering on product milestones, and ensuring the performance, reliability, and scalability of our core platform.
  • You'll work closely with the CEO and product leadership to define and execute the technical vision of the company.
  • This is a foundational leadership role where you'll shape the architecture that powers high-value AI agents and enterprise integrations-helping Satsuma become the default infrastructure layer for real-time data access and actions.

Responsibilities

  • We're an in-person team based in Austin, TX, committed to building ambitious technology with people who love to move fast, take ownership, and solve real problems.
  • Satsuma is backed by leading investors such as Mercury Fund, Palm Drive Capital, Quiet Capital, Slow Ventures, AIX Ventures, and more.
  • We are growing rapidly as we help merchants own their presence in the era of AI commerce.
  • About the Role Satsuma AI is seeking a driven and experienced VP of Engineering to lead and scale our engineering team at one of the most exciting AI infrastructure companies in the data economy.
  • We're looking for someone who can lead hands-on when needed, build a world-class engineering culture, and help us scale from startup to category-defining company.

Benefits

  • Benefits At Satsuma AI, we believe in creating a work environment that supports high performance and personal well-being.
  • As part of our team, you'll receive: 401(k) Plan - Build for your future with employer-supported retirement savings.
  • Healthcare Reimbursement - Flexible reimbursement for your medical, dental, and vision expenses.
  • Unlimited PTO - Take the time you need to recharge, with a flexible and trusting vacation policy.
  • Free Gym Access - Stay active with a fully covered gym membership.

Company info

  • Satsuma.ai (Formerly MealMe.ai) is building the infrastructure layer that connects merchants to the new world of AI agents and conversational interfaces.
  • As AI systems like ChatGPT, Alexa, and others begin to search, recommend, and transact on behalf of users, Satsuma ensures products are visible, accessible, and monetizable in real time.
  • We partner directly with merchants to make their products and services searchable and orderable by AI.
  • Through our API and Merchant Gateway, we enable real-time access to structured data-like product catalogs, menus, pricing, and availability-while giving merchants full control over access, pricing, and usage through their Merchant Console.
  • Whether it's a grocery chain, restaurant group, or large retailer, Satsuma transforms AI traffic into revenue by routing it through merchant-owned infrastructure.
  • Our platform unlocks two major value streams: high-margin data monetization and increased order volume from AI-native channels.
  • About the Company Satsuma.ai (Formerly MealMe.ai) is building the infrastructure layer that connects merchants to the new world of AI agents and conversational interfaces.
  • 401(k) Plan - Build for your future with employer-supported retirement savings.
  • Free Meals - Enjoy delicious, healthy meals at the office every day.

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