SVP Engineering

IFS North America
Austin, TX, United States
about 1 month ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Expert
Experience required
7 years minimum
Compensation
$230,000.0 - $350,000.0
Working hours
Regular working hours

Tech stack

Artificial Intelligence Software as a Service Decision Support Systems Software Engineering Information Technology

Job description

We are seeking an AI-native SVP / Head of Engineering to lead our global technology organisation. Reporting to the Chief Product Officer, you will be accountable for engineering performance, technology strategy, and delivery across our product portfolio.

This role combines strategic leadership with deep technical expertise, driving the development of Industrial AI-powered enterprise solutions that deliver innovation, quality, and customer value at scale., * Lead and scale high-performing global engineering teams

  • Define and execute the technology and architecture strategy aligned to business goals
  • Drive AI-native engineering practices to improve productivity, quality, and innovation
  • Own end-to-end delivery across performance, scalability, security, and operations
  • Embed strong engineering standards, governance, and data-driven decision making
  • Partner closely with Product and leadership to deliver customer-focused outcomes
  • Attract, develop, and retain world-class engineering talent

Requirements

What Were Looking For

  • Proven senior engineering leadership experience (VP/SVP level) in SaaS or enterprise environments
  • Strong track record delivering cloud-native and AI-driven products at scale
  • Deep technical expertise with the ability to influence architecture and engineering practices
  • Experience leading large, global, distributed teams
  • Strategic, commercially aware, and execution-focused leader
  • Passion for AI-driven innovation and modern engineering practices
  • 15+ years in software engineering with at least 7 years in senior engineering leadership roles (CTO, VP/SVP Engineering, or equivalent).
  • Bachelor’s or master’s degree in computer science, Engineering, or related field.
  • Demonstrated success in building and scaling cloud-native SaaS or AI-driven products.

Desirable

  • Experience in industrial, sustainability, or operational intelligence domains.
  • Background in enterprise B2B platforms, cybersecurity, or complex integration ecosystems.

Benefits & conditions

  • Salary Range: $230,000 - $350,000 + 30% bonus
  • Flexible paid time off, including sick and holiday
  • Medical, dental, & vision insurance
  • 401K with Company contribution
  • Flexible spending accounts
  • Life insurance and disability benefits
  • Tuition assistance
  • Community involvement and volunteering events

We embrace flexibility and hybrid work opportunities to support diverse needs and lifestyles, while also valuing inclusive workplace experiences. By fostering a sense of community, we drive innovation, strengthen connections, and nurture belonging. Our commitment ensures you can work in a way that suits you best, while also engaging with colleagues to share ideas and build meaningful relationships., $230,000.00

About the company

IFS is a billion-dollar revenue company with 7000+ employees on all continents. Our leading AI technology is the backbone of our award-winning enterprise software solutions, enabling our customers to be their best when it really mattersat the Moment of Service. Our commitment to internal AI adoption has allowed us to stay at the forefront of technological advancements, ensuring our colleagues can unlock their creativity and productivity, and our solutions are always cutting-edge.

At IFS, were flexible, were innovative, and were focused not only on how we can engage with our customers but on how we can make a real change and have a worldwide impact. We help solve some of societys greatest challenges, fostering a better future through our agility, collaboration, and trust.

We celebrate diversity and understand our responsibility to reflect the diverse world we work in. We are committed to promoting an inclusive workforce that fully represents the many different cultures, backgrounds, and viewpoints of our customers, our partners, and our communities. As a truly international company serving people from around the globe, we realize that our success is tantamount to the respect we have for those different points of view.

By joining our team, you will have the opportunity to be part of a global, diverse environment; you will be joining a winning team with a commitment to sustainability; and a company where we get things done so that you can make a positive impact on the world.

Were looking for innovative and original thinkers to work in an environment where you can #MakeYourMoment so that we can help others make theirs. With the power of our AI-driven solutions, we empower our team to change the status quo and make a real difference.

If you want to change the status quo, well help you make your moment. Join Team Purple. Join IFS.

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