VP of Software Engineering

Global e dentity Inc.; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 820,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pre-IPO equity

Job summary

Global e-dentity, Inc. in Dallas, TX seeks a VP of Software Engineering to lead an on-device biometric platform for government and commercial programs. The role requires U.S.

citizenship and the ability to obtain security clearance; compensation includes a substantial base and significant equity. The ideal candidate has VP/Director level experience at Apple or an equivalent top-tier tech company and can attract top talent while shaping architecture for privacy-by-design at global scale.

Qualifications

• Ideal background includes leadership at senior staff+ or VP/Director level in Apple or equivalent
• Deep expertise in on-device biometrics or secure identity platforms
• Experience attracting world-class talent
• Familiarity with regulated environments (biometrics, aviation security) is valued

Responsibilities

• Set technical direction for on-device biometrics, security, and credential infrastructure
• Build and lead an elite engineering organization in Dallas
• Drive privacy-by-design architecture at global scale
• Partner directly with senior stakeholders at TSA and international clients

Skills

Biometrics

Security leadership

On-device systems

Job description

VP of Software Engineering

Global e-dentity, Inc. | Dallas, TX

$820,000 - $1,200,000 + significant equity

U.S. Security Clearance Required (U.S. Citizenship Mandatory)

We are building a privacy-first, on-device multimodal biometric identity platform that is replacing standalone facial recognition at TSA checkpoints while expanding into government, mobile voting, and banking programs across Asia, Africa, and beyond - with over 32 active sovereign and institutional clients.

Pre-IPO equity with options available, vesting begins on the one-year anniversary.

We are looking for a technical leader with a proven track record at Apple (or equivalent top-tier tech) to run engineering for this high-impact platform.

You will:

• Set technical direction for on-device biometrics, security, and credential infrastructure
• Build and lead an elite engineering organization in Dallas
• Drive privacy-by-design architecture at global scale
• Partner directly with senior stakeholders at TSA and international clients

Ideal background:

• Previous VP/Director or Senior Staff+ engineering leadership at Apple or similar
• Deep expertise in on-device systems, biometrics, or secure identity platforms
• Ability to attract and inspire world-class talent
• Experience with patents or highly regulated environments (biometrics, identity, aviation security) is highly valued. Familiarity with the company's U.S. Patents (10,135,822; 10,547,611; 10,721,228; 10,880,303; 11,277,405; 11,368,455; and 11,374,929 and pending) is a plus.
• U.S. Citizen able to obtain security clearance