VP of Software Engineering — Lead High-Impact, Scalable Delivery

Darktrace; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Darktrace is seeking an accomplished VP of Software Engineering to lead the execution and delivery of software initiatives across the engineering organisation. You will build high-performing teams, drive engineering excellence, and ensure products deliver measurable value for customers and the business.

You will provide leadership across multiple engineering teams, translating company objectives into clear priorities, roadmaps, and execution plans, while partnering with Product, Design,

Qualifications

• Experience leading large-scale software engineering organisations.
• Proven track record of coaching and growing engineering leaders.

Responsibilities

• Lead and align multiple engineering teams with company objectives.
• Drive engineering delivery with quality, predictability and efficiency.
• Contribute to long-term technology strategy and architectural decisions.
• Hire, coach and develop senior engineering managers and leaders.
• Establish robust delivery frameworks and governance across the org.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Cross-functional collaboration

Stakeholder management

Data-driven decision making

Budget management

Organisational change

Engineering metrics

Communication

Job description

Darktrace is seeking an accomplished VP of Software Engineering to lead the execution and delivery of software initiatives across the engineering organisation. You will build high-performing teams, drive engineering excellence, and ensure products deliver measurable value for customers and the business.

You will provide leadership across multiple engineering teams, translating company objectives into clear priorities, roadmaps, and execution plans, while partnering with Product, Design,