Director of Engineering

Summary

Join Veeva, a leading life sciences industry cloud pioneer, as a Director of Engineering. You will lead the development of new products for new markets, building 0-to-1 products and managing a high-performing engineering team. This role requires strong technical expertise, leadership skills, and a proven track record in software engineering management. You will work in a fast-paced, agile environment, collaborating with stakeholders and senior management. Veeva offers a flexible work arrangement (Work Anywhere) and a competitive compensation and benefits package. The position requires a location in the Pacific time zone and unrestricted authorization to work in the United States.

Requirements

• Proven experience in software engineering management (5+ years) with a strong background in agile development, 8+ years of commercial software development, and launching new products (e.g., from initial planning all the way to delivery and adoption of the product)
• A track record of tenacity and technical brilliance, with the ability to adapt quickly and contribute meaningfully
• A commitment to delivering high-quality work and maintaining high standards
• Ability to motivate and inspire your team, instilling a sense of ownership and accountability
• Excellent communication skills to foster collaboration and effectively convey ideas
• Demonstrated success in sourcing, hiring, mentoring, and leading teams to achieve excellence
• Expertise in object-oriented design, application development tools, APIs, and/or enterprise application platforms
• Location in the Pacific time zone required
• Applicants must have the unrestricted right to work in the United States

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of a new set of products and own the technical roadmap with our New Markets team; ready to code yourself and manage the team to achieve goals
• Recruit and cultivate a high-performing team of individual contributor engineers, inspiring individuals to achieve 10x the impact of average engineers through mentorship and support
• Work within a small, agile team to successfully deliver multiple features, fostering strong relationships with product stakeholders
• Take ownership of key product features, collaborating closely with stakeholders to ensure alignment with our strategic goals
• Act as a trusted advisor to senior management, helping to navigate decisions and drive team alignment with broader organizational objectives
• Continuously refine and improve development processes as the team evolves, promoting agility and efficiency

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in a B2C setting (as well as B2B)

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance
• Flexible PTO and company paid holidays
• Retirement programs
• 1% charitable giving program
• Base pay: $250,000 - $350,000
• This position may also be eligible for other types of compensation in addition to base salary, such as variable bonus and/or stock bonus