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.
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