VP Software Engineering

Envera Systems protects residential communities with software-driven security solutions. We partner with HOAs/COAs/CDDs, property managers, and developers to deliver visitor management, access control, and video surveillance across gated entries and shared amenities. Nearly two decades in, we combine field-proven hardware with modern software to keep neighborhoods secure and residents confident. The Role The VP of Software Engineering leads a growing team of 5 software engineers (and select partners) to deliver reliable, secure, and scalable products. This position reports to the CTO with a high level of collaboration with the Executive Leadership Team. You'll set the technical vision, raise the engineering bar, and ensure on-time delivery across cloud services, edge devices, and integrations that power Envera's community security offerings. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in software development, hardware and connectivity experience, and a proven track record of leadership in a fast-paced environment. What You’ll Do Lead & develop the team: Hire, mentor, and organize for velocity; foster a culture of ownership, clarity, and continuous improvement. Deliver product & platform roadmaps: Own execution across software, hardware, and connectivity-prioritizing reliability, security, and scale. Harden the platform: Establish SLAs/SLOs, security baselines, and incident response; champion observability and performance. Partner across the business: Work with the CTO, Product, Operations, and Customer Success to align engineering output with customer and business outcomes. Own the operating model: Define processes, coding standards, and quality practices (code review, CI/CD, test automation). Manage resources & vendors: Budget responsibly; select and manage third-party tools and partners to accelerate delivery. Represent Envera externally: Support recruiting, speak at industry events, and strengthen the engineering brand. Qualifications Bachelor's in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field; advanced degree a plus. 8+ years leading technology teams (people leadership and org design). Success as a VP/Head of Engineering or similar senior leadership role in a fast-paced environment. Depth in software development and systems architecture; familiarity with hardware/connectivity/IoT is strongly preferred. Track record building secure, reliable, and scalable systems; comfort with cloud, APIs/integrations, and networked devices. Experience with iOS and Android build processes, application publication, and OTA mobile updates. Strong understanding of secure token flows, Cognito authentication, and multi-factor authentication (MFA) enforcement within mobile applications. Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management; data-driven decision-making. Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to make data-driven decisions. Nice to Have Experience in physical security, access control, video, or managed services. Background with edge/embedded systems, telemetry/observability, and security best practices (authN/Z, encryption, vulnerability management). Exposure to field service environments and reliability engineering. #J-18808-Ljbffr