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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Vice President of Engineering - **Company:** Cobalt LLP - **Location:** United States (Remote available) - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $250,000.0 - $275,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Clean Code Principles, JavaScript (Programming Language), Agile Methodology, Artificial Intelligence, Software System Penetration Testing, Software as a Service, DevOps, Node.Js, Software Engineering, Cloud Platform System, GitHub Copilot, ReactJS, Kubernetes, Information Technology, Devsecops - **Published:** September 5, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.builtincolorado.com/job/vice-president-engineering/11028252?handler=ApplyRedirect ## About the Role * Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Computer Science, Information Technology, Electrical Engineering, or a closely related field. * 15 years of experience in software development, with 5 years of experience in building SaaS cybersecurity products. * Strong multi-cloud engineering experience * Experience establishing engineering standards and best practices for AI-assisted software development, including the effective use of tools such as Claude Code, GitHub Copilot, or similar AI coding assistants. * Demonstrated success driving adoption of AI-powered developer tooling and modern engineering practices to accelerate delivery while maintaining high standards for quality, security, and maintainability. * Experience with Secure SDL best practices and building DevOps/DevSecOps teams * Experience leading distributed international engineering teams * Strong internal and external communication skills; experience working with a variety of business functions * High emotional intelligence, adaptable, and comfortable with change * Demonstrated ability to manage and scale engineering teams effectively, with a focus on technical excellence * Tech Proficiency: Strong skills in our architecture: Ruby on Rails + JavaScript (React). Additional familiarity with other aspects of our tech stack is a plus: Node.js, cloud environments (GCP, Kubernetes) * Proven ability to recruit, mentor, and retain great people * Proven ability to thrive with a high level of autonomy and responsibility ## Description Lead and mentor a global team of engineers to build the world's most powerful AI driven offensive security platform. 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