VP of Engineering

Description:

Signiant is a B-to-B software company with headquarters in Lexington Massachusetts, product development facilities in Ottawa, and sales offices around the world. We are the market leader in intelligent file transfer software for the Media & Entertainment industry - our enterprise software suite is used to automate, accelerate, and securely control the movement of high-value digital content throughout the media supply chain. The company is a leader in cloud-native SaaS technology and has played a key role in the media industry's adoption of the cloud. The Vice President (VP) of Engineering leads and manages an organization's software development, focusing on strategy, execution, and people to align technology with business goals, overseeing large teams, driving innovation, ensuring quality, and managing budgets, Key responsibilities include setting technical direction, mentoring engineering leaders, scaling teams, fostering a strong engineering culture, managing cross-functional collaboration, and delivering complex, high-quality software products.

Core Responsibilities:

Strategic Leadership:

Develop and execute technology strategy, define roadmaps, and align engineering efforts with overall business objectives.

Team & Talent Management:

Recruit, hire, mentor, and develop engineering leaders and teams, fostering a high-performing, inclusive culture.

Execution & Delivery:

Oversee the planning, design, and delivery of software, ensuring scalability, quality, security, and adherence to best practices (like Agile).

Cross-Functional Collaboration:

Partner with product, business, and executive teams to translate business needs into technical solutions.

Innovation & Excellence:

Champion technical excellence, drive innovation, and ensure the platform leverages emerging technologies.

Requirements:

Key Skills & Experience:

10+ years enterprise software development experience BS/MS in Computer Science or Engineering SaaS experience Agile S/W development Microservices Cloud services (AWS, GCP, Azure) Languages span from Golang, C++ and Java in the on premises components to Node, and React in the cloud. Extensive experience in engineering leadership, managing large, complex teams, and other managers. Strong technical background in software architecture, system design, and relevant engineering disciplines. Proven track record of scaling teams, managing budgets, and delivering successful, complex products. Excellent communication, business acumen, and ability to influence stakeholders.

What we offer:

The opportunity to lead engineering for a market-leading company in the Media & Entertainment technology space A talented, passionate team committed to innovation and excellence Competitive compensation package including equity participation Comprehensive benefits package Flexible hybrid work environment Professional development opportunities and support for continuous learning Signiant is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. To apply, please submit your resume and a cover letter outlining your qualifications and interest in this role.