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VP Engineering, Vertical Commerce Software
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What they do
A Chief Technology Officer manages and directs technical operations and development at the highest level. Responsible for implementing technologies within an organization that will enhance product development. Establishes an organization's technical strategy and leads all aspects of technological development. Advises other executive leaders of technologies that may improve the efficiency and effectiveness of their departments.
$164,297 / year median in California
+3% projected growth
Job Description
Key Responsibilities Vertical Strategy:
Define and execute the technical roadmap for specialized vertical features (e.g., Table Management/Kitchen Display Systems for Restaurants; Inventory/Menu management for Retail; Reservation/ Scheduling ).Omnichannel Excellence:
Direct the convergence of in-store POS hardware with online storefronts, ensuring a unified "single pane of glass" for merchants to manage inventory, customers, and payments.Organizational Leadership:
Manage, mentor, and scale a multi-functional engineering organization of about 50 members. Foster a culture of high performance, inclusivity, and technical excellence.Platform Scaling:
Oversee the transition and scaling of legacy systems into high-availability, cloud-native microservices capable of processing billions in transaction volume.Mobile & Hardware Integration:
Drive the development of Clover's Android-based POS software, ensuring seamless integration between custom hardware, peripheral ecosystems, and the Clover App Market.Stakeholder Collaboration:
Partner closely with Product, Design, and Sales leadership to align engineering output with market demands and business growth targets.Required Qualifications Experience:
Minimum 15 years of progressive experience in software engineering, with at least 7+ years in executive leadership (VP or Sr. Director) managing large-scale organizationsDomain Expertise:
Deep knowledge of the POS ecosystem , specifically within Restaurant (FSR/QSR) and Food/beverages industryOmnichannel Depth:
Proven experience building systems that synchronize In-store (Card-Present) and eCommerce (CNP) data flows. Fluent in hands-on management of agile development and delivery management Experience establishing an architectural vision and developing robust and scalable software products or platforms using a modern technology stack Experience developing KPIs, standards and procedures to ensure consistent high quality Experienced in modern programming languages such as Java, JavaScript, REACT, Spring, RESTful/JSON web services frameworks Technical Stack Expertise Cloud:
Expert-level understanding of AWS/GCP, microservices architecture, and high-concurrency distributed systems.Android:
Significant experience with Android OS at scale, including app performance optimization and hardware-software interfacing.Agentic AI:
Familiarity with Agentic AI frameworks to enhance the POS and Software experience.Scaling Track Record:
Demonstrated success in scaling an engineering team and a platform through hyper-growth phases (e.g., from 1M to 5M active merchants).Education:
BS/MS in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field. MBA or equivalent leadership training is a plus.Preferred Skills FinTech/Payments Background:
Understanding of PCI compliance, EMVCo, and payment gateway integrations. Salary Range $236,000.00 - $354,000.00 These pay ranges apply to employees in Sunnyvale, California. Pay ranges for employees in other states may differ. It is unlawful to discriminate against a prospective employee due to the individual's status as a veteran. For incentive eligible associates, the successful candidate is eligible for an annual incentive opportunity which may be delivered as a mix of cash bonus and equity awards in the Company's sole discretion. Thank you for considering employment with Fiserv.Please:
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- Dental Insurance