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Vice President of Engineering

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We’re seeking a visionary SVP of Engineering to lead a high-performing, distributed engineering team across multiple regions. This role is an opportunity to drive technical excellence, scale engineering operations, and shape the future of an industry-leading product suite.

As the VP of Engineering, you will oversee 100+ engineers while reporting directly to the Chief Technology Officer (CTO). You’ll be responsible for scaling teams, optimizing architecture, and fostering a culture of innovation and collaboration.

Key Responsibilities

  • Engineering Leadership: Lead a global engineering organization, managing VPs, Heads of Engineering, and technical leaders.
  • Scaling Operations: Drive engineering growth and process optimization to ensure seamless execution across multiple regions.
  • Strategic Technology Vision: Define engineering strategy, architecture decisions, and quality standards in alignment with business goals.
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with Product, Sales, and Operations to ensure a cohesive approach to growth and development.
  • Talent & Culture: Lead hiring, retention, and professional development initiatives, building a world-class engineering team.
  • Technical Excellence: Establish metrics, best practices, and processes to maintain a high standard of engineering execution.
  • Stakeholder Engagement: Serve as a bridge between engineering teams and executive leadership, driving alignment and execution.

What We’re Looking For

✔️ 15+ years in software development, with at least 10 years in senior engineering leadership roles.
✔️ Proven experience scaling engineering teams of 100+ across multiple locations.
✔️ Strong background in cloud, DevOps, and scalable architectures.
✔️ Expertise in managing distributed teams, particularly across APAC and other key tech hubs.
✔️ Exceptional English communication skills to navigate global collaboration.

Due to the high volume of applications we are experiencing, our team will only be in touch with you if your application is shortlisted.

Contract Type: FULL_TIME

Specialism: Tech & Transformation

Focus: Technology Management

Industry: Technology

Salary: Competitive

Workplace Type: Hybrid

Experience Level: Director

Location: Ho Chi Minh City

Job Reference: K75D34-5EB86E3E

Date posted: 24 February 2025

Consultant: Idir Derrouaz

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