Vice President of Software Engineering - Remote

Center for Internet Security

17d•Remote

About The Position

The Vice President of Software Engineering reports to the SVP and Chief Engineer and provides strategic and technical leadership for the development, delivery, and support of CIS’s software products. This role oversees a portfolio of agile, mission-driven engineering efforts and ensures alignment with organizational goals, user needs, and evolving technologies. The VP of Software Engineering empowers high-performing teams, drives engineering excellence, and ensures that CIS products and services consistently deliver exceptional value, reliability, and impact.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field
10+ years of progressive technical experience in software engineering
7+ years of leadership experience, primarily managing software development teams
Proven success leading software development organizations using agile methods
Demonstrated experience establishing and enforcing software development policies that align with compliance standards (ISO 2700x, SOC 2, GDPR, etc.)
Strong background in CI/CD implementation and UX management
Experience in the acquisition of software products and services as well as integration of third-party software products
Exceptional leadership, project management, and communication skills
Demonstrated business acumen with experience developing and managing departmental budgets
Ability to translate mission objectives into measurable engineering outcomes
Strong organizational and prioritization skills, with attention to detail
Must be authorized to work in the United States

Nice To Haves

Advanced degree in Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Computer Science, Business, or a related discipline
Experience implementing or operating knowledge graph technologies
Proven success leading remote and distributed teams
Familiarity with AI-assisted software engineering and related emerging technologies
Additional years of relevant experience or a combination of an Associate’s degree or equivalent and relevant experience may be substituted for the Bachelor’s degree.

Responsibilities

Provide strategic and operational leadership to meet mission objectives, including talent recruitment, development, and mentorship
Shape and communicate a cohesive product vision that integrates technical innovation, user needs, and organizational priorities
Position CIS’s software teams for high levels of productivity and quality by adopting and integrating modern, agile software development methods and tools, including AI-assisted development tools
Foster collaboration across CIS departments to ensure product relevance, value, and technical cohesion
Build, lead, and sustain high-performing Software Engineering and User Experience teams
Drive alignment between Software Engineering and other business units to ensure practical, effective software development policies and practices
Deliver measurable results through strong KPI performance, budget discipline, and adherence to quality standards
Ensure CIS products exceed user expectations in performance, functionality, and usability
Proactively identify and manage program and product risks, ensuring timely mitigation
Perform other strategic and operational duties as assigned

Benefits

Health (PPO, EPO, HSA), Dental & Vision Insurance eligibility starting from the first day of hire
$500 wellness card for Health Coverage Participants
401(k) with 4% Company Match, vested from the first day of hire
Flexible Spending Account (FSA) & Dependent Care Account (DCA)
Life Insurance
Bonding Leave
Paid Volunteering Program
Bonus eligibility
Paid Time Off (PTO) inclusive of vacation, personal and sick time
Paid Holidays
Wellness Program
Employee Engagement Activities
Professional Development Opportunities
Tuition Reimbursement
Student Loan PayDown Program
Employee Referral program
Employee Assistance Program