Vice President of Software Engineering

Kelly Services; Coppell (TX); On-site; USD 240,000 - 280,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Coverage

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Flexible Paid Time Off

401(k) Program with Company Contrib

Life Insurance

Short-Term and Long-Term Disability

Paid Parental Leave

Equity Participation Program

Job summary

Kelly Services is seeking a VP of Software Engineering to guide a large-scale product development organization across customer engagement, workflow automation, digital communications, mobile apps, and content management solutions.

The role leads platform evolution including cloud expansion, legacy modernization, AI adoption, and scalable SaaS initiatives, mentoring senior engineers and building high-performing teams to deliver reliable software for regulated industries.

Qualifications

• 15+ years in software engineering and technology leadership.
• 5+ years managing engineering leaders and large organizations.
• Experience growing scalable enterprise software platforms.
• Deep understanding of distributed applications, SOA, and modern design principles.
• Hands-on exposure to cloud-native environments and platform operations.
• Demonstrated success directing large initiatives with multiple stakeholders.
• Proven ability to mentor engineering managers and senior leaders.
• Experience improving software quality, delivery, and operations.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership for multiple engineering organizations and people leaders.
• Drive execution across mission-critical software products and platform initiatives.
• Collaborate with product, operations, and executive stakeholders to align business and technology objectives.
• Establish best practices that improve development velocity, platform stability, and customer experience.
• Build leadership pipelines through coaching, mentoring, and succession planning.
• Guide modernization efforts involving architecture, infrastructure, and application design.
• Promote consistency in engineering standards and operational processes across global teams.
• Advance the organization’s use of AI-powered tools and engineering workflows.

Skills

Software leadership

Mentoring

Distributed Systems

Cloud-Native

Executive communication

Cross-regional teams

Architecture strategy

SaaS platforms

Job description

$230 - $275

A market-leading software company that partners with organizations in highly regulated industries is looking for a VP of Software Engineering to guide a large-scale product development organization. This role will provide leadership across several product and platform teams supporting customer engagement, workflow automation, digital communications, mobile applications, and content management solutions.

The engineering organization is in the midst of significant platform evolution, including cloud expansion, modernization of legacy systems, increased adoption of artificial intelligence, and investments designed to support long-term growth. This leader will influence technical direction, strengthen organizational capabilities, and ensure the delivery of reliable, scalable software products that directly impact customers.

This position is well-suited for a passionate technology leader who enjoys mentoring senior engineering talent, building high-performing teams, and leading transformational initiatives in complex SaaS environments.

Qualifications Required Experience

• 15 or more years of experience in software engineering and technology leadership
• At least 5 years managing engineering leaders and large technical organizations
• Experience supporting the growth and scalability of enterprise software platforms
• Deep understanding of distributed applications, service-oriented architecture, and modern software design principles
• Hands-on exposure to cloud-native environments and platform operations
• Demonstrated success directing large initiatives that involve multiple business and technology stakeholders
• Proven ability to mentor engineering managers, directors, and senior technical leaders
• Experience improving software quality, delivery performance, and operational effectiveness
• Strong executive presence with excellent communication and relationship-building skills
• Experience managing teams located across multiple regions and time zones

Preferred Background

• Experience within financial services, fintech, banking, insurance, or other regulated industries
• Exposure to customer engagement, marketing automation, or customer lifecycle management platforms
• Experience working with CRM ecosystems
• Familiarity with messaging, email, SMS, and customer communications technologies
• Success leading application modernization efforts
• Experience transforming monolithic applications into scalable service-based platforms
• Involvement in AI adoption, developer productivity, or intelligent automation programs
• Background supporting multi-tenant SaaS applications

Key Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership for multiple engineering organizations and people leaders
• Drive execution across mission-critical software products and platform initiatives
• Collaborate closely with product, operations, and executive stakeholders to align business and technology objectives
• Establish best practices that improve development velocity, platform stability, and customer experience
• Build leadership pipelines through coaching, mentoring, and succession planning
• Guide modernization efforts involving architecture, infrastructure, and application design
• Promote consistency in engineering standards and operational processes across global teams
• Advance the organization's use of AI-powered tools and engineering workflows

Technical Focus Areas

• 35% Platform Engineering, Distributed Systems, and Architecture
• 25% Enterprise Software Products and SaaS Solutions
• 20% Cloud Platforms and Infrastructure Services
• 20% Engineering Innovation, Automation, and AI Initiatives

Typical Allocation of Time

• 45% Organizational Leadership, Coaching, and Talent Development
• 35% Strategic Initiatives and Technology Execution
• 20% Cross-Functional Partnership and Business Alignment

Compensation

• Base Salary: $240,000 - $280,000
• Annual Performance Bonus
• Long-Term Equity Opportunity

Benefits Package

• Comprehensive Medical Coverage
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Flexible Paid Time Off
• 401(k) Program with Company Contribution
• Life Insurance
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Coverage
• Paid Parental Leave
• Equity Participation Program

Work Authorization Requirement: Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis, both currently and in the future, without requiring employer sponsorship.