Vice President of Software Engineering
Listed on 2026-10-30
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Software Development
Software Project Mgr/ Lead, Software Architect, Software Engineer
Vice President of Software Engineering
Base Salary: $325,000–$450,000 + Significant Equity + Executive Bonus + Comprehensive Benefits
Eligibility: U.S. Citizens & U.S. Green Card Holders only
I'm currently partnering with a leading aerospace and space technology company to appoint an exceptional Vice President of Software Engineering
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This is a high-impact executive leadership opportunity to build and scale a world-class software engineering organisation developing the next generation of aerospace technologies. You'll lead engineering strategy, drive technical excellence, and oversee the delivery of highly reliable, mission-critical software across advanced aerospace platforms.
The role will suit a hands-on engineering executive who enjoys building exceptional teams, mentoring senior engineering leaders, influencing architecture and product strategy, and creating an engineering culture capable of delivering at the highest level.
What we're looking for:- 15+ years of software engineering experience
- 8+ years leading large, high-performing engineering organisations
- Experience as a VP Software Engineering, VP Engineering, Head of Engineering, Senior Director of Engineering, or CTO
- Proven success scaling engineering teams and delivering complex software products from concept through deployment
- Strong technical background with experience influencing software architecture, engineering strategy and organisational growth
- Space Systems
- Flight & Mission Software
- Launch Systems
- Command & Control (C2)
- Autonomous Systems
- AI-Enabled Software
Base salary of $325,000–$450,000
Meaningful equity package
Comprehensive healthcare and benefits
The opportunity to lead one of the most ambitious software engineering organisations in the aerospace and space sector
Due to programme requirements, this opportunity is open to U.S. Citizens and U.S. Green Card holders only
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