VP of Engineering

VP of Engineering

Department: Engineering

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Clearwater

Reporting To: Shah Karim

Compensation: $180,000 - $240,000 / year

Description

We are seeking a highly experienced Vice President of Engineering to lead our software engineering team in developing, releasing, and maintaining software applications/operating systems according to business needs. The ideal candidate will have a strong technical background in software development, exceptional leadership skills, and a proven track record of driving innovation and delivering high-quality software products. This role requires a strategic thinker who can align engineering efforts with business goals and foster a culture of excellence and collaboration.

Key Responsibilities

Provide strategic direction and leadership to the global software engineering team, ensuring alignment with company goals and objectives.

Drive innovation and continuous improvement in software development practices, processes, and technologies.

Oversee the planning, execution, and delivery of software engineering projects, working with both front-end and back-end development teams

Monitor reliability and performance of all internal systems and suggest opportunities for improvement and automation

Mentor and develop engineering managers and team members, fostering a culture of growth, innovation and collaboration.

Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including product management, marketing, and sales, to ensure software engineering efforts support business objectives.

Manage the engineering budget, including resource allocation and efficient cost controls.

Establish and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure the success of software engineering initiatives.

Identify and mitigate risks associated with software engineering projects and operations. Skills, Knowledge & Expertise

Bachelor's degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field 10+ years of experience in software engineering leadership roles, with a proven track record of managing large teams and complex software projects with a bias towards action and fast, iterative delivery.

Strong technical background in software development, systems architecture, and emerging technologies.

Experience working with backend software (.NET or similar), modern frontend stacks (React or similar) and cloud-native architecture (AWS, Azure).

Experience deploying AI-based tools for development, QA and Testing.

Knowledge of Agile, DevOps and best practices in software engineering.

Servant-leader mindset with a passion for helping others succeed.