Vice President of Software Engineering

Hybrid - West Des Moines, IA | Full-Time Position Job Summary Tractor Zoom is seeking an exceptional VP of Software Engineering to shape the future of our technology and build a world-class engineering organization across web, mobile, data science, and Salesforce development. This is a high-impact leadership role for someone who combines deep technical credibility with the ability to inspire, develop, and scale exceptional teams. You will set our technical vision, raise the bar for execution, and create an engineering culture where talented people are challenged to do the best work of their careers. We want a builder, not a spectator—a leader capable of diving into architecture, prototype solutions, and working alongside engineers when the problem demands it. You will also continue leading Tractor Zoom into an AI-first era of software development, aggressively embracing code generation, coding agents, automated testing, and emerging AI tools to fundamentally improve how quickly and effectively we build great software. Responsibilities - Lead and scale teams across software engineering, data science, and Salesforce development. Define the technical vision, architecture, standards, and engineering strategy for Tractor Zoom. Build a high-performance engineering culture centered around ownership, accountability, speed, quality, and continuous improvement. Recruit, develop, motivate, and retain exceptional engineers and engineering leaders. Lead from the front and remain willing to prototype, review architecture, troubleshoot problems, and work directly with engineers when needed. Drive adoption of AI-assisted development tools, including AI code generation, coding agents, automated testing, debugging, documentation, and code review. Establish practical standards and guardrails around AI-generated code, security, testing, quality, and maintainability. Continuously evaluate new engineering and AI tools that can improve developer productivity. Remove barriers that slow engineers down and improve how teams design, build, test, deploy, and monitor software. Partner closely with Product and other business leaders to ensure engineering resources are focused on the highest-impact opportunities. Build scalable, reliable systems while appropriately managing technical debt. Measure and improve engineering productivity, software quality, delivery speed, and reliability. Communicate technical strategy clearly to engineers, executives, customers, and the Board of Directors. Serve as a mentor and coach while holding leaders and teams accountable for performance. Ability to understand the technical undertaking of a problem, and determine an accurate timeline for completion. Perform other duties as assigned. Requirements - Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering or a related field, or equivalent work experience. 10+ years of software engineering or development experience. 5+ years of technical leadership experience. Proven experience building, leading, and scaling high-performing engineering teams. Strong technical and architectural background with the ability to engage deeply with engineers. Demonstrated ability to recruit, motivate, develop, and retain strong technical talent. Experience with modern cloud-based SaaS development environments. Proven ability to manage in person and remote teams Strong understanding of AI-assisted software development and enthusiasm for helping engineers adopt AI code generation and coding agents. Strong communication skills with the ability to translate technology into business outcomes. Benefits - 80% Health, Vision and Dental Insurance Covered 401(k) Program 11+ Paid Holidays Unlimited PTO Company Stock Performance-Based Culture Hybrid Schedule: 4 Days in Office / 1 Day Remote About Tractor Zoom At Tractor Zoom, we’re on a mission to transform how the ag industry buys, sells, and values equipment. We connect dealers, farmers, lenders, and auctioneers through one intelligent platform that delivers real-time data, powerful insights, and faster paths to action. Whether you're in the field, on the lot, or behind the desk—we help you price smarter, move faster, and sell more. With data from over 65% of U.S. used equipment listings, Tractor Zoom is the #1 Sales Tech in agriculture, providing unmatched visibility into the market. From streamlining valuations to automating workflows, our solutions are designed to fuel smarter decisions and unlock growth for every player in the equipment lifecycle. Tractor Zoom Culture We are a team of 65 outside-of-the-box thinkers that are hungry for information. We are not only passionate about identifying customer pain points but inspired to solve them. Our values unite us and help us work together toward our common goals. We’re a customer first organization knowing they are ultimately the end users of our products and technology. If you’re interested in making a difference and seeing your efforts directly impact the trajectory of a company. Come join us! #J-18808-Ljbffr