VP, AI-Driven Software Engineering

Optimizely; Nashua (NH); On-site; USD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

Optimizely in Nashua, NH seeks a VP of Software Engineering to drive product vision across core lines, with a focus on AI-enabled development, internal tooling, and operational excellence.

You will lead engineering managers, shape the operating model, and partner with the CTO to align delivery with business goals. Strong collaboration, execution, and scale are essential.

This role sits at the center of Optimizely's AI-forward culture, balancing technical depth with strategy and people leadership.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of software engineering experience.
• 12+ years of experience in engineering management.
• Proven track record running or significantly improving engineering operations and metrics.

Responsibilities

• Lead AI-assisted development initiatives and tooling adoption.
• Oversee engineering operations, metrics, and delivery cadence.
• Strategically guide the engineering organization and cross-functional collaboration.
• Mentor and coach engineering leaders.

Skills

Software engineering

Engineering management

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or engineering

Tools

GitHub Copilot

Job description

Optimizely in Nashua, NH seeks a VP of Software Engineering to drive product vision across core lines, with a focus on AI-enabled development, internal tooling, and operational excellence.

You will lead engineering managers, shape the operating model, and partner with the CTO to align delivery with business goals. Strong collaboration, execution, and scale are essential.

This role sits at the center of Optimizely's AI-forward culture, balancing technical depth with strategy and people leadership.