Vice President of Software Engineering

Vice President of Software EngineeringCoppell, TexasHybridFull Time$230k - $275kA market-leading software company that partners with organizations in highly regulated industries is looking for a VP of Software Engineering to guide a large-scale product development organization. This role will provide leadership across several product and platform teams supporting customer engagement, workflow automation, digital communications, mobile applications, and content management solutions.The engineering organization is in the midst of significant platform evolution, including cloud expansion, modernization of legacy systems, increased adoption of artificial intelligence, and investments designed to support long-term growth. This leader will influence technical direction, strengthen organizational capabilities, and ensure the delivery of reliable, scalable software products that directly impact customers.This position is well-suited for a passionate technology leader who enjoys mentoring senior engineering talent, building high-performing teams, and leading transformational initiatives in complex SaaS environments.Qualifications Required Experience15 or more years of experience in software engineering and technology leadershipAt least 5 years managing engineering leaders and large technical organizationsExperience supporting the growth and scalability of enterprise software platformsDeep understanding of distributed applications, service-oriented architecture, and modern software design principlesHands-on exposure to cloud-native environments and platform operationsDemonstrated success directing large initiatives that involve multiple business and technology stakeholdersProven ability to mentor engineering managers, directors, and senior technical leadersExperience improving software quality, delivery performance, and operational effectivenessStrong executive presence with excellent communication and relationship-building skillsExperience managing teams located across multiple regions and time zonesPreferred BackgroundExperience within financial services, fintech, banking, insurance, or other regulated industriesExposure to customer engagement, marketing automation, or customer lifecycle management platformsExperience working with CRM ecosystemsFamiliarity with messaging, email, SMS, and customer communications technologiesSuccess leading application modernization effortsExperience transforming monolithic applications into scalable service-based platformsInvolvement in AI adoption, developer productivity, or intelligent automation programsBackground supporting multi-tenant SaaS applicationsKey ResponsibilitiesProvide strategic leadership for multiple engineering organizations and people leadersDrive execution across mission-critical software products and platform initiativesCollaborate closely with product, operations, and executive stakeholders to align business and technology objectivesEstablish best practices that improve development velocity, platform stability, and customer experienceBuild leadership pipelines through coaching, mentoring, and succession planningGuide modernization efforts involving architecture, infrastructure, and application designPromote consistency in engineering standards and operational processes across global teamsAdvance the organization's use of AI-powered tools and engineering workflowsTechnical Focus Areas35% Platform Engineering, Distributed Systems, and Architecture25% Enterprise Software Products and SaaS Solutions20% Cloud Platforms and Infrastructure Services20% Engineering Innovation, Automation, and AI InitiativesTypical Allocation of Time45% Organizational Leadership, Coaching, and Talent Development35% Strategic Initiatives and Technology Execution20% Cross-Functional Partnership and Business AlignmentCompensationBase Salary: $240,000 - $280,000Annual Performance BonusLong-Term Equity OpportunityBenefits PackageComprehensive Medical CoverageDental InsuranceVision InsuranceFlexible Paid Time Off401(k) Program with Company ContributionLife InsuranceShort-Term and Long-Term Disability CoveragePaid Parental LeaveEquity Participation ProgramWork Authorization Requirement: Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis, both currently and in the future, without requiring employer sponsorship.Specialization: SaaS & ERP Technologies