Vice President, Engineering Greater Dallas, TX Area

The Company is seeking a VP, Engineering to lead its Applications engineering organization. This role is pivotal in the company's mission to provide software that meets the needs of customers in regulated, high-stakes industries. The successful candidate will be responsible for the technical strategy and roadmap, leading a team of engineering managers, and ensuring the delivery and quality of customer-facing products. A key focus will be on developing leaders, setting clear expectations, and coaching the team to solve real customer problems. The role demands a technically strong leader with a background in enterprise SaaS, a track record of building and operating strong engineering teams, and experience in multi-tenant environments. The VP, Engineering will also be instrumental in leading the company's AI shift, helping engineers adapt to higher-judgment work as AI tools evolve. Applicants for the VP, Engineering position at the company should have a minimum of 15 years' experience in enterprise SaaS, with at least 5 years in a leadership role. The ideal candidate will have a strong technical background, including hands-on experience in customer-facing applications, event-driven and distributed systems at scale, and legacy modernization. Experience in B2B SaaS, fintech, or other complex, regulated enterprise settings is highly valued. The role requires a leader who is customer-obsessed, resilient, and committed to excellence, with a proven ability to hold teams accountable and lead change. The VP, Engineering will be expected to partner with the SVP, Engineering, and play a key role in shaping the technical direction of the company. Personal experience with AI tools and a proactive approach to driving AI adoption within engineering teams is also a key requirement.

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