SVP Engineering

IFS•Austin, TX

21h•Hybrid

About The Position

We are seeking an AI-native SVP / Head of Engineering to lead our global technology organisation. Reporting to the Chief Product Officer, you will be accountable for engineering performance, technology strategy, and delivery across our product portfolio. This role combines strategic leadership with deep technical expertise, driving the development of Industrial AI-powered enterprise solutions that deliver innovation, quality, and customer value at scale.

Requirements

Proven senior engineering leadership experience (VP/SVP level) in SaaS or enterprise environments
Strong track record delivering cloud-native and AI-driven products at scale
Deep technical expertise with the ability to influence architecture and engineering practices
Experience leading large, global, distributed teams
Strategic, commercially aware, and execution-focused leader
Passion for AI-driven innovation and modern engineering practices
15+ years in software engineering with at least 7 years in senior engineering leadership roles (CTO, VP/SVP Engineering, or equivalent).
Bachelor's or master's degree in computer science, Engineering, or related field.
Demonstrated success in building and scaling cloud-native SaaS or AI-driven products.

Nice To Haves

Experience in industrial, sustainability, or operational intelligence domains.
Background in enterprise B2B platforms, cybersecurity, or complex integration ecosystems.

Responsibilities

Lead and scale high-performing global engineering teams
Define and execute the technology and architecture strategy aligned to business goals
Drive AI-native engineering practices to improve productivity, quality, and innovation
Own end-to-end delivery across performance, scalability, security, and operations
Embed strong engineering standards, governance, and data-driven decision making
Partner closely with Product and leadership to deliver customer-focused outcomes
Attract, develop, and retain world-class engineering talent