Vice President of Software Engineering

Center for Internet Security

. Provide hands-on technical leadership for Software Engineering teams .

Posted 9/30/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesLead💰 $191,100 - $344,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in leading software engineering teams through the agile software development lifecycle, with a strong focus on AI-driven tools and practices. Proven ability to mentor engineers, establish coding standards, and drive engineering excellence while managing technical risks and fostering innovation.

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AI-Driven DevelopmentAgile Software DevelopmentTechnical LeadershipSoftware Architecture StandardsDevSecOps

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Hard Skills

Software EngineeringAI ToolsAutomated TestingCode Quality AnalysisCI/CDCloud-Native DevelopmentTechnical Design ReviewCoding StandardsModernization EffortsRisk Mitigation Strategies

Soft Skills

LeadershipProject ManagementCommunicationOrganizational SkillsAttention to Detail

Industry Keywords

Software Development LifecycleTechnical Debt ReductionEmerging TechnologiesEngineering Performance MetricsBusiness Acumen

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

CloudCyber SecuritySDLC

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide hands-on technical leadership for Software Engineering teams
Lead the end-to-end agile software development lifecycle using AI-driven tools and practices
Drive adoption of AI-assisted development, automated testing, code quality analysis, intelligent code reviews, DevSecOps, CI/CD, and cloud-native development
Mentor and develop engineers through technical coaching, architecture reviews, and code reviews
Lead evaluation, implementation, and governance of AI technologies and tools
Foster technical excellence, continuous learning, innovation, accountability, and data-driven decision-making
Collaborate with end users, business stakeholders, product owners, architects, cybersecurity teams, and Operational Support teams
Establish and measure engineering performance metrics
Identify technical, operational, and product risks and develop mitigation strategies
Recruit, build, and lead high-performing Engineering teams
Advocate for engineering excellence, continuous modernization, and AI-enabled innovation across CIS products and platforms
Perform other assigned tasks and responsibilities

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field
15+ years of progressive technical experience in software engineering
7+ years of leadership experience managing software development teams implementing agile methods and leveraging AI tools
Experience defining software architecture and design standards
Experience leveraging AI throughout the full software development life cycle
Proven success leading software development organizations using agile methods
Experience reviewing and approving technical designs
Experience establishing coding standards and best practices
Ability to influence technology and platform selections with emphasis on software quality, maintainability, and scalability
Experience leading modernization and technical debt reduction efforts
Proven success leading remote and distributed teams and mentoring developers
Ability to evaluate emerging technologies and industry trends
Experience acquiring software products and services and integrating third-party software products
Exceptional leadership, project management, and communication skills
Business acumen, including 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
Additional years of relevant experience or a combination of an Associate’s degree or equivalent and relevant experience may substitute for the Bachelor’s degree