Senior Vice President, Software Engineering, Authentication

The Company is seeking a Senior Vice President for Software Engineering in Authentication to lead the advancement of secure digital commerce. The successful candidate will be responsible for a global engineering portfolio that includes identity, biometrics, passkeys, and risk-based decisioning, all aimed at enabling trusted, low-friction payments. This role demands a leader with a proven track record in executive engineering, particularly in high-availability, security-critical platforms, and a deep understanding of payment authentication and digital identity. The SVP will be tasked with setting the long-term engineering strategy, modernizing the technology stack, and driving innovation in authentication models to enhance customer experience and reduce fraud. Candidates for this role at the company should have a Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, or a related field, with an advanced degree preferred. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in cloud architecture, distributed systems, and modern software development, and be adept at embedding AI and automation into engineering practices. Experience in partnering with product teams, and a deep understanding of regulatory requirements such as EMVCo, PSD2/SCA, and PCI, are essential. The role also requires a leader with a proven ability to build and develop high-performing teams, manage engineering investments, and establish a culture of operational excellence. Executive presence and the ability to engage with a wide range of stakeholders, from senior leaders to industry bodies, are also key attributes for the role.