What are the responsibilities and job description for the Vice President of Software Engineering position at Clear Point Consultants?
Title: VP of Software Engineering
Location: Boston, MA - onsite position
Target Salary: 250k
About the Opportunity
We’re partnering with a cutting-edge technology company building next-generation wireless and connected platform solutions. They are seeking a hands-on VP of Software Engineering to lead globally distributed teams and drive the development of complex, high-performance systems across embedded, cloud, and application layers.
This is a highly visible leadership role for someone who thrives in fast-paced, technically complex environments and enjoys building both teams and technology from the ground up.
What You’ll Do
- Lead and scale multiple engineering teams across locations, driving alignment and execution
- Oversee development across embedded systems, backend services, and frontend applications
- Partner with Product and Architecture to deliver scalable, high-performance platform solutions
- Drive Agile delivery across teams, ensuring efficient sprint execution and continuous improvement
- Champion the adoption of AI tools and modern engineering practices to enhance productivity and innovation
- Act as a hands-on leader, contributing to architecture, design, and technical decision-making
- Build and deliver cloud-based platforms, ensuring scalability, security, and reliability
- Foster a high-performance culture focused on ownership, collaboration, and accountability
What We’re Looking For
- Proven experience leading multiple engineering teams across different locations
- Strong background in Agile/Scrum environments
- Experience working with embedded systems in addition to software platforms
- Full-stack platform expertise across frontend and backend systems
- Demonstrated experience building and scaling cloud-based solutions
- Track record of being a hands-on, builder-type leader (not purely managerial)
- Passion for leveraging and promoting AI tools within engineering workflows
- Strong communication skills and ability to work cross-functionally with Product and Architecture