Role Overview for VP of Engineering, Digital with a leading B2B Software Company – Redmond, WA
JRG Partners is proud to exclusively represent a category-defining B2B Software Company in their search for a transformative VP of Engineering, Digital. Located in the technology hub of Redmond, WA, our client is at the forefront of their industry, delivering mission-critical solutions to a global clientele. This is a pivotal executive leadership role for a visionary technologist who can architect the future of the company’s digital platform, inspire world-class engineering teams, and drive significant business growth through innovation.
As the VP of Engineering, Digital, you will be the senior-most leader responsible for the entire digital product engineering organization. You will report directly to the Chief Technology Officer (CTO) and will be a key member of the technology leadership team. Your mission is to build and lead a high-performing, agile, and scalable engineering organization that can deliver a sophisticated, secure, and highly available suite of SaaS products.
You will be instrumental in leading the company’s ongoing digital transformation journey, ensuring that our technology stack and engineering practices are not just current, but are setting new industry standards. This role demands a unique blend of deep technical expertise, strategic thinking, inspirational leadership, and a strong business acumen to translate complex customer needs into elegant and effective software solutions.
You will inherit a talented team of engineers and leaders and will be tasked with scaling the organization to meet ambitious product roadmap goals. You will champion a culture of quality, accountability, and continuous improvement, fostering an environment where engineers are empowered to do their best work. The ideal candidate is a seasoned leader who has successfully scaled engineering teams in a fast-paced, high-growth B2B SaaS environment and who thrives on the challenge of building products that have a tangible impact on customers’ success.
Key Responsibilities of VP of Engineering, Digital with a leading B2B Software Company – Redmond, WA
The VP of Engineering, Digital will have a broad range of responsibilities, encompassing strategic leadership, team development, technical execution, and cross-functional collaboration. Success in this role will be measured by the quality and velocity of product delivery, the health and scalability of the engineering organization, and the overall impact of technology on the company’s business objectives.
Strategic and Technical Vision
Define and articulate the long-term technical vision and strategy for all digital products. Partner with the CTO and product leadership to develop a multi-year technology roadmap that aligns with business goals, anticipates market trends, and addresses customer needs. Drive key architectural decisions, ensuring our platforms are scalable, resilient, secure, and maintainable.
Leadership and Team Development
Lead, mentor, and grow a multi-disciplinary engineering organization across front-end, back-end, mobile, platform, and SRE teams. Recruit and retain top-tier engineering talent. Foster a world-class engineering culture that is inclusive, innovative, and focused on execution and quality. Implement career ladders and professional development programs to support team growth.
Execution and Delivery Excellence
Oversee the entire software development lifecycle (SDLC) from ideation to deployment and maintenance. Champion and refine Agile, DevOps, and CI/CD methodologies to improve velocity, quality, and predictability. Establish and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) for the engineering organization, such as deployment frequency, lead time for changes, and system uptime.
Cross-Functional Collaboration
Serve as a key partner to the executive team, product management, design, sales, and marketing. Ensure tight alignment between engineering activities and the product roadmap. Communicate technology strategy, project status, and risks effectively to stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
Operational and Financial Management
Develop and manage the engineering department’s budget, ensuring efficient allocation of resources. Oversee technology procurement and manage relationships with third-party vendors and partners. Drive initiatives to optimize cloud infrastructure costs and improve operational efficiency.
Innovation and Technology Evangelism
Stay abreast of emerging technologies, industry trends, and competitive landscape. Champion research and development initiatives and foster a culture of innovation and experimentation. Represent the company’s technology leadership at industry events, conferences, and in customer-facing situations.
Requirements for the VP of Engineering, Digital with a leading B2B Software Company – Redmond, WA
We are seeking a proven leader with a strong track record of building and scaling successful engineering organizations and delivering complex software products.
Executive Leadership Experience
A minimum of 15 years of progressive experience in software engineering, with at least 8 years in a senior leadership capacity (e.g., VP, Senior Director, or Director of Engineering). Demonstrable experience managing and scaling engineering teams of 100+ individuals in a B2B SaaS or enterprise software company.
Technical Depth and Architectural Acumen
A strong technical background, preferably as a hands-on architect or principal engineer earlier in your career. Deep expertise in designing and building scalable, distributed systems using modern, cloud-native architectures (e.g., microservices, serverless). Extensive experience with public cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP.
Process and Methodology Mastery
Proven expertise in implementing and optimizing modern software development practices, including Agile (Scrum, Kanban), DevOps, CI/CD, and Site Reliability Engineering (SRE). A data-driven approach to measuring and improving engineering processes and outcomes.
Business Acumen
A strong understanding of the business drivers behind technology decisions. Experience partnering closely with product and business leaders to translate business strategy into a technology roadmap. Experience with budget management and financial planning for a large engineering organization.
Inspirational Leadership Skills
Exceptional ability to recruit, mentor, and motivate high-performing engineers and engineering leaders. A track record of building diverse and inclusive teams. Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and align stakeholders across the organization.
Educational Background
A Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field is required. A Master’s degree or MBA is highly preferred.
Benefits & Perks Offered
Our client is committed to investing in their employees and offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package designed to support your health, well-being, and financial future.
- Competitive base salary, annual performance bonus, and a significant equity package.
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance for you and your dependents.
- 401(k) retirement plan with a generous company match.
- Unlimited Paid Time Off (PTO) and paid company holidays.
- Paid parental leave for all new parents.
- Annual budget for professional development, conferences, and training.
- State-of-the-art office in Redmond, WA with a flexible, hybrid work model.
- Wellness programs, including a monthly stipend for gym memberships or fitness classes.
- Commuter benefits and subsidies.
- Catered lunches, a fully stocked kitchen with snacks and beverages.
- Employee assistance program (EAP) for mental health and wellness support.
- Regular team-building events, offsites, and social gatherings.
How to Apply
JRG Partners has been exclusively retained for this critical search. We are seeking a passionate and driven leader who is ready to make a significant impact on a growing and innovative company. If you are a visionary engineering leader with a track record of building great teams and great products, we encourage you to apply.
To express your interest, please submit your resume and a cover letter detailing your relevant experience. JRG Partners is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all candidates and employees. For more information or to see other exciting roles, we invite you to explore opportunities within our Technology practice area.
