What are the responsibilities and job description for the Vice President of Software Engineering position at CornerStone Technology Talent Services?
About the Opportunity
CornerStone Technology Talent Services is partnering with a high-growth organization to identify a Vice President of Software Engineering to lead and scale a modern engineering function in Tempe, AZ. This is a hands-on leadership role for someone who thrives in fast-paced environments, enjoys building structure from complexity, and can elevate both technology and teams to the next level.
This is not a maintenance role — this is a build and transform opportunity. You’ll step into an environment that has scaled quickly and now needs strong technical leadership to drive architectural consistency, reduce technical debt, and implement best-in-class engineering practices across the organization.
What You’ll Own
- Lead and scale a growing engineering team from approximately 5–7 engineers to 10–15
- Establish and drive enterprise architecture standards across cloud-native platforms
- Partner cross-functionally with leadership to align technology strategy with business objectives
- Evaluate and modernize existing systems, addressing technical debt and process gaps
- Champion adoption of modern tooling, automation, and AI-driven development practices
- Build a culture of accountability, performance, and continuous improvement
- Act as a key technical voice with executive leadership, including investor-level communication
What We’re Looking For
- 10 years of software engineering experience with 5 years leading high-performing teams
- Proven success in regulated environments (healthcare, fintech, or government)
- Deep experience with enterprise systems, scalable architecture, and cloud platforms
- Strong hands-on experience with Microsoft Azure
- Working knowledge of SOC2, HIPAA, or similar compliance frameworks
- Ability to balance strategic leadership with hands-on technical decision-making
- Exceptional communication skills with the ability to influence at the executive level
What Sets This Role Apart
- Opportunity to build and shape engineering culture and process from the ground up
- High visibility with executive leadership and direct impact on company growth
- Focus on modernization, AI adoption, and scalable architecture
- Collaborative environment bridging engineering and operational teams across multiple locations
Why Partner with CornerStone TTS
At CornerStone Technology Talent Services, we specialize in connecting top-tier technology leaders with organizations where they can make a measurable impact. We go beyond job descriptions — we provide insight, alignment, and long-term career partnership to ensure the right fit for both candidate and client.