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# Vice President of Software Engineering

- **Company:** Motion Recruitment Partners LLC.
- **Location:** Coppell, TX, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $240,000.0 - $280,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Software as a Service, Cloud Computing, Software Quality, Distributed Systems, Automation of Marketing, Service-Oriented Architecture, Software Engineering, Enterprise Software Applications, Application Enhancement Tool, Solid Principles
- **Published:** October 18, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/9da06063-7813-4b46-a41b-fbb7ab5dd163

## About the Role

* 15 or more years of experience in software engineering and technology leadership
 * At least 5 years managing engineering leaders and large technical organizations
 * Experience supporting the growth and scalability of enterprise software platforms
 * Deep understanding of distributed applications, service-oriented architecture, and modern software design principles
 * Hands-on exposure to cloud-native environments and platform operations
 * Demonstrated success directing large initiatives that involve multiple business and technology stakeholders
 * Proven ability to mentor engineering managers, directors, and senior technical leaders
 * Experience improving software quality, delivery performance, and operational effectiveness
 * Strong executive presence with excellent communication and relationship-building skills
 * Experience managing teams located across multiple regions and time zones

Preferred Background

 * Experience within financial services, fintech, banking, insurance, or other regulated industries
 * Exposure to customer engagement, marketing automation, or customer lifecycle management platforms
 * Experience working with CRM ecosystems
 * Familiarity with messaging, email, SMS, and customer communications technologies
 * Success leading application modernization efforts
 * Experience transforming monolithic applications into scalable service-based platforms
 * Involvement in AI adoption, developer productivity, or intelligent automation programs
 * Background supporting multi-tenant SaaS applications, Work Authorization Requirement: Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis, both currently and in the future, without requiring employer sponsorship.

## Description

* Provide strategic leadership for multiple engineering organizations and people leaders
 * Drive execution across mission-critical software products and platform initiatives
 * Collaborate closely with product, operations, and executive stakeholders to align business and technology objectives
 * Establish best practices that improve development velocity, platform stability, and customer experience
 * Build leadership pipelines through coaching, mentoring, and succession planning
 * Guide modernization efforts involving architecture, infrastructure, and application design
 * Promote consistency in engineering standards and operational processes across global teams
 * Advance the organization's use of AI-powered tools and engineering workflows

Technical Focus Areas

 * 35% Platform Engineering, Distributed Systems, and Architecture
 * 25% Enterprise Software Products and SaaS Solutions
 * 20% Cloud Platforms and Infrastructure Services
 * 20% Engineering Innovation, Automation, and AI Initiatives

Typical Allocation of Time

 * 45% Organizational Leadership, Coaching, and Talent Development
 * 35% Strategic Initiatives and Technology Execution
 * 20% Cross-Functional Partnership and Business Alignment