The Role
We’re looking for a VP R&D who knows how to lead teams, design systems, and deliver real products – fast.
This is a senior leadership role with full ownership over architecture, team, and execution. You’ll be responsible for building and scaling the R&D organization behind SOURCIX’s next-generation AI-driven platform.
You’ll work closely with the CEO, product, and business teams to turn complex ideas into scalable, production-ready systems—while building a team that can execute at high velocity.
This role requires strong technical judgment, hands-on understanding, and leadership maturity.
About SOURCIX
SOURCIX is building an AI-native platform for custom mechanical procurement – a space still largely driven by manual workflows, fragmented supplier networks, and slow decision-making.
Our system analyzes production files (CAD, drawings, specs), understands manufacturing requirements, and matches them with the most suitable suppliers using machine learning and large-scale data models. Beyond matching, we provide real-time pricing insights, multi-offer optimization, and continuous feedback loops that improve outcomes over time.
We’re not building a marketplace. We’re building a self-improving decision engine for manufacturing.
- Founded by a technical team with deep experience in mechanical engineering, CNC, and high-pressure R&D environments
- Combining AI/ML, LLMs, and domain-specific data to solve real industrial problems
- Building toward a system that learns from every transaction and continuously improves pricing, matching, and supplier performance
We’ve already validated core workflows and are now building the next-generation platform from scratch – AI-first, scalable, and built for speed.
Responsibilities
Leadership & Strategy
- Define and lead the R&D vision for SOURCIX’s next-generation platform
- Build and manage a high-performing, hands-on engineering team (full-stack, AI, data)
- Drive a culture of speed, ownership, and product-first execution
- Translate business goals into clear technical strategy and execution
- Own the full development lifecycle – from idea to production
Architecture & Development
- Design and lead the architecture of AI-native systems and scalable SaaS platforms
- Build systems that combine:
- LLM-based workflows
- Internal / self-trained models
- Data pipelines and feedback loops
- Ensure scalability, reliability, and performance from day one
- Make critical decisions on tech stack, infrastructure, and system design
AI & “Vibe Coding” Approach
- Implement modern development workflows using AI tools (LLMs, copilots, agents)
- Build systems that generate, evaluate, and improve themselves over time
- Drive rapid experimentation and tight iteration cycles
- Integrate AI deeply into both the product and the development process
Product & Execution
- Work closely with product to define and ship high-impact features quickly
- Balance speed vs. quality – ship fast, but build systems that last
- Turn complex manufacturing and procurement problems into simple, usable products
- Continuously improve the system using real-world data and feedback loops
Collaboration
- Work cross-functionally with engineering, product, and business teams
- Communicate technical decisions clearly to non-technical stakeholders
- Lead hiring, mentoring, and scaling of the R&D team
Requirements
- 10+ years of software development experience, with 6+ years in leadership
- Strong hands-on experience building and scaling complex systems
- Proven experience leading full-stack teams (frontend, backend, infra)
- Deep understanding of system architecture, APIs, and data flows
- Experience with AI/ML systems, LLMs, or data-driven platforms
- Ability to move fast, make decisions, and operate in uncertainty
- Strong ownership mindset – builder, not just manager
Nice to Have
- Experience building AI-native products or developer tools
- Background in marketplaces, SaaS platforms, or complex workflows
- Experience with self-learning systems, feedback loops, or model training
- Familiarity with cloud infrastructure (AWS, GCP, etc.)
- Experience in manufacturing, procurement, or industrial domains
What We’re Looking For
- A builder-leader – still codes, leads by doing
- Someone who thrives in ambiguity and creates structure
- Strong product intuition – not just engineering execution
- Obsession with speed and iteration
- Curiosity to stay at the cutting edge of AI and modern development
Why Join SOURCIX
- Lead the R&D of a platform solving real-world industrial problems with AI
- Join a company with real traction—funded, generating revenue, and growing
- Work on systems that combine data, AI, and physical-world complexity
- Build and scale a team and platform from an early stage
This is not about maintaining systems.
This is about building something fundamentally new – fast.
