VP Engineering, Vertical Commerce Software

Clover; Sunnyvale (CA); On-site; USD 236,000 - 354,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Equity awards

Job summary

C Clover, working within Fiserv, is seeking a visionary VP Engineering to lead vertical commerce software. You will oversee 50+ engineers, architects, and managers to scale the platform bridging in-store payments and eCommerce, with emphasis on Android-based POS and cloud-native architectures.

You will drive cross-functional collaboration and set the technical vision across cloud, mobile, and hardware domains to support massive merchant growth and reliability.

Qualifications

• 15+ years in software engineering with 7+ years in executive leadership (VP or Sr. Director).
• Deep knowledge of the POS ecosystem in Restaurant/F&B.
• Experience building multi-channel (in-store and online) data flows.
• Hands-on agile delivery management experience.
• Architectural vision and scalable software products.
• KPIs, standards and procedures for quality.

Responsibilities

• Define technical roadmap for vertical features (Restaurants, Retail).
• Converge in-store POS hardware with online storefronts for unified merchant view.
• Mentor and scale a 50+ engineer organization with high performance culture.
• Oversee legacy system transition to cloud-native microservices handling billions in volume.
• Drive Android POS software development and hardware integration.
• Collaborate with Product, Design, and Sales to meet market needs.

Skills

Executive leadership

POS ecosystem

Agile management

Java

JavaScript

React

Spring

RESTful services

Cloud architectures

Education

BS/MS in Computer Science or Engineering

MBA

Tools

AWS

GCP

REST/JSON

Job description

Calling all innovators - find your future at Fiserv. We're Fiserv, a global leader in Fintech and payments, and we move money and information in a way that moves the world. We connect financial institutions, corporations, merchants and consumers to one another millions of times a day – quickly, reliably, and securely. Any time you swipe your credit card, pay through a mobile app, or withdraw money from the bank, we're involved. If you want to make an impact on a global scale, come make a difference at Fiserv.

VP Engineering, Vertical Commerce Software

Clover is seeking a visionary and high-impact VP Engineering to lead our Vertical Commerce Software teams. You will lead a world-class organization of 50+ engineers, architects, and managers to build the next generation of omnichannel commerce experiences. The ideal candidate has a deep technical background in Android-based hardware systems, distributed cloud architectures, and a proven track record of scaling platforms that bridge the gap between in-store physical payments and global eCommerce.

Key Responsibilities

• Vertical Strategy: Define and execute the technical roadmap for specialized vertical features (e.g., Table Management/Kitchen Display Systems for Restaurants; Inventory/Menu management for Retail; Reservation/ Scheduling ).
• Omnichannel Excellence: Direct the convergence of in-store POS hardware with online storefronts, ensuring a unified "single pane of glass" for merchants to manage inventory, customers, and payments.
• Organizational Leadership: Manage, mentor, and scale a multi-functional engineering organization of about 50 members. Foster a culture of high performance, inclusivity, and technical excellence.
• Platform Scaling: Oversee the transition and scaling of legacy systems into high-availability, cloud-native microservices capable of processing billions in transaction volume.
• Mobile & Hardware Integration: Drive the development of Clover’s Android-based POS software, ensuring seamless integration between custom hardware, peripheral ecosystems, and the Clover App Market.
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Partner closely with Product, Design, and Sales leadership to align engineering output with market demands and business growth targets.

Required Qualifications

• Experience: Minimum 15 years of progressive experience in software engineering, with at least 7+ years in executive leadership (VP or Sr. Director) managing large-scale organizations
• Domain Expertise: Deep knowledge of the POS ecosystem, specifically within Restaurant (FSR/QSR) and Food/beverages industry
• Omnichannel Depth: Proven experience building systems that synchronize In-store (Card-Present) and eCommerce (CNP) data flows.
• Fluent in hands‑on management of agile development and delivery management
• Experience establishing an architectural vision and developing robust and scalable software products or platforms using a modern technology stack
• Experience developing KPIs, standards and procedures to ensure consistent high quality
• Experienced in modern programming languages such as Java, JavaScript, REACT, Spring, RESTful/JSON web services frameworks

Technical Stack Expertise

• Cloud: Expert-level understanding of AWS/GCP, microservices architecture, and high-concurrency distributed systems.
• Android: Significant experience with Android OS at scale, including app performance optimization and hardware‑software interfacing.
• Agentic AI: Familiarity with Agentic AI frameworks to enhance the POS and Software experience.
• Scaling Track Record: Demonstrated success in scaling an engineering team and a platform through hyper-growth phases (e.g., from 1M to 5M active merchants).

Education

• BS/MS in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• MBA or equivalent leadership training is a plus.

Preferred Skills

• FinTech/Payments Background: Understanding of PCI compliance, EMVCo, and payment gateway integrations.

Salary Range

$236,000.00 - $354,000.00

These pay ranges apply to employees in Sunnyvale, California. Pay ranges for employees in other states may differ.

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For incentive eligible associates, the successful candidate is eligible for an annual incentive opportunity which may be delivered as a mix of cash bonus and equity awards in the Company’s sole discretion.

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