Vice President, Engineering

Summary

Join Scaled Agile, Inc. (SAI) as their VP of Engineering, leading and expanding their software engineering team. This critical leadership role involves developing personnel, scaling engineering practices, and ensuring high-quality product delivery. The position reports to the Chief Administrative Officer, fostering collaboration across departments. The ideal candidate will define and drive the long-term engineering vision, act as a strategic partner to other teams, and champion a strong, inclusive, high-performing culture. They will also implement Agile and DevSecOps practices, establish performance metrics, and guide architectural decisions. SAI offers a collaborative remote work environment and a competitive benefits package.

Requirements

• Proven experience leading engineering teams at scale (preferably in a SaaS, B2B, and B2C environment)
• Strong background in modern software development practices, cloud infrastructure, Salesforce, and agile delivery
• Demonstrated ability to lead through influence in a cross-functional, collaborative environment
• Deep belief in the power of learning organizations, with a track record of growing both people and process maturity
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to translate technical vision into business impact
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science or related field (or equivalent experience)

Responsibilities

• Define and drive the long-term engineering vision and roadmap in alignment with company goals
• Act as a strategic partner to Product, Learning Solutions, and Sales to shape our platform and user experience
• Communicate clearly and effectively across all levels—managing up to senior leadership and guiding direct reports—with transparency, clarity, and influence
• Attract, mentor, and retain top engineering talent while fostering a strong, inclusive, and high-performing culture
• Champion career development through coaching, feedback, and a commitment to continuous learning
• Implement and refine Agile and DevSecOps practices that drive efficient and reliable software delivery
• Establish metrics to measure engineering effectiveness and drive accountability across teams
• Guide architectural decisions to ensure scalability, security, performance, and maintainability
• Stay ahead of industry trends and emerging technologies that support our growth and innovation

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with enterprise-scale agile frameworks (e.g., SAFe®) is a strong plus
• Familiarity with building platforms that support learning, certification, or content delivery
• Background in security, compliance, and enterprise software reliability is highly desirable

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Optional insurance products including identity protection and pet insurance
• 401K with a match
• Flexible paid time off
• Company paid sabbatical after six years of service
• Bonus plan
• Equity options