Vice President, Software Engineering

About the role

The Vice President, Software Engineering is a pivotal role within Vontier's Convenience Retail business, spearheading the global engineering organization dedicated to retail solutions technologies. This encompasses a broad spectrum of products and systems, from cloud IoT to on premise devices and systems - including point-of-sale (POS) systems microservices, Cloud SaaS IoT processing, telemetry, asset management, incident management, mobile POS, self-checkout, onsite manager workstations, IoT Asset Management platforms, and Analytics and tracking applications tailored to meet the dynamic needs of the retail sector. This is a US based role.

What You Will Do

• Lead and inspire a diverse global engineering team across multiple locations, including the US, Argentina, Europe and India.
• Oversee a significant business portfolio, supporting a global operation with substantial revenue streams.
• Craft and execute a cohesive technology vision and architectural roadmap, encompassing all facets of engineering, software development, DevOps, ProdOps, QA Automation and maintenance for critical product lines.
• Collaborate closely with the CTO, General Managers, and other key executives to develop and implement the Retail Technology vision, ensuring the delivery of next-generation retail solutions to the global market.
• Travel Requirement: Up to 15%

Who You Are

• A minimum of 10+ years in a leadership role within the retail solutions sector or within a pure play tech company.
• Deep knowledge of leading technology providers, modern cloud systems, in the industry.
• Executive presence with a proven track record of engaging with large customers and peers.
• Exceptional communication skills, capable of executive-level presentations.
• Experience managing large engineering teams (100-250+).
• A history of developing innovative large-scale solutions, including next-gen POS applications, IoT and cloud-based systems that are well architected and scalable.
• A comprehensive understanding of industry security standards and PCI certifications.
• Expertise in leading software development on cloud-native systems utilizing modern architectural patterns.
• Familiarity with contemporary tech stacks, including front end, back end, Cloud and various database technologies.

Key Focus Areas

• Software and Tech Strategy: Develop and align software strategies with business objectives, ensuring organizational and resource alignment for successful delivery.
• Leadership: Provide clear direction and mentorship as part of the global Engineering Management Team, fostering a high-performing software organization.
• Commercial Acumen: Maintain a commercial focus, implementing cost-effective product development strategies within the retail solutions domain.
• Innovation: Drive innovation within software engineering and development processes, staying abreast of new technologies and methodologies.
• Software Development & Delivery: Demonstrate a strong technical foundation in software and firmware development, ensuring high-quality, secure, and compliant solutions.
• Quality Management: Uphold exceptional quality standards for software and firmware, overseeing comprehensive test strategies and quality objectives.

Pay

The base compensation range for this position is $235k - $300k per annum. For this specific role, you may be eligible to participate in annual and long-term incentive plans.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance
• Family planning services through Maven Clinic
• Diabetes management programs (Livongo)
• Women's health coverage
• Adult and elder care support
• Paid parental leave
• Generous 401(k) plan with matching company contributions
• Paid time off up to 15 days each year
• 13 paid holidays (including 3 floating holidays)
• Paid sick leave (amount may vary based on state or local laws)

Schedule

This is a US based role.