Vice President of Research & Development Greater Rostock, Germany Area

The Company is seeking a Vice President of Research and Development to lead its engineering organization in delivering innovative software and services with a focus on solving business problems. The successful candidate will be responsible for the entire R&D process, from conception to the delivery of reliable products, and will oversee a team of approximately 130 employees across multiple engineering teams. This role involves setting and maintaining technical standards, driving the transformation to AI-first development, and ensuring the technical architecture and roadmap are scalable, secure, and future-proof. The VP will also be a key member of the leadership team, working closely with product, professional services, and customer experience to align technical and business strategies. Applicants for the Vice President of Research and Development position at the company should have a strong background in software development, with a preference for those who have led multiple teams or an entire engineering organization. The role requires a deep understanding of software architecture, scaling, and the development of modern, cloud-capable platforms. Experience in driving a culture of engineering excellence, particularly in the areas of development methodology, code quality, security, and release processes, is essential. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in people development, team scaling, and fostering a culture of responsibility and reliability. A background in product transformation towards SaaS and cloud-native products is advantageous, as is experience in AI-first development and a strong entrepreneurial, results-oriented mindset.

Hiring Company

Harris DACH