Vice President of Engineering, APAC
H2O.aiColombo, Western Province, Sri Lanka
Posted March 3, 2026
Full Time
About the Company
H2O.ai is a leading agentic AI company founded in 2012, specializing in democratizing AI through the convergence of Generative and Predictive AI. The company offers open-source technology for developing secure, compliant GenAI applications on private data, with a focus on Sovereign AI that aligns with high data privacy standards. H2O.ai's solutions are trusted by over 20,000 organizations worldwide, including Fortune 500 companies, and the company partners with major tech players to drive AI transformation across various sectors.
Job Description
H2O.ai is seeking a Vice President of Engineering to lead and scale their Asia-Pacific engineering organization. The role involves owning engineering execution, driving customer-facing technical engagements, and building a world-class distributed engineering culture.
Requirements
- 15+ years in software engineering
- 8+ years in senior engineering leadership (Director/VP level)
- Proven track record managing distributed, multi-site engineering teams across at least 3 geographies
- Deep experience with AI/ML platforms, cloud-native SaaS, or enterprise data infrastructure
- Strong background in Java, Python, or Go with familiarity across the modern data/ML stack
- Experience operating as a bridge between HQ strategy and regional execution in a global product company
- Demonstrated ability to support enterprise customers technically at the VP/CTO level
- Excellent communication skills — able to influence across cultures, time zones, and organizational levels
Benefits
- Market leader in total rewards
- Remote-friendly culture
- Flexible working environment
- Be part of a world-class team
- Executive career growth
