VP, Engineering

The role

The Vice President of Platform Engineering leads the strategy, organization, and execution for core service and development platforms. This person builds secure, reliable, and scalable foundations to enable teams to deliver with autonomy and speed.

What you will do

• Evolve the Platform Engineering vision, strategy, objectives, and roadmaps
• Lead multi-year changes to engineering architecture and operating model
• Lead technology-adjacent strategic initiatives
• Design and evolve the organization, ownership model, and operating mechanisms
• Advance software building and operating through engineering standards and Agentic Engineering practices
• Establish quantifiable outcomes and operating mechanisms to measure progress and impact
• Build strong relationships and collaborate with C-suite leaders and cross-functional teams
• Build, lead, and mentor a high-performing team
• Invest in the growth and development of leaders within the technology organization
• Drive and evolve a high-performance culture

Required qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in software engineering
• At least 7 years in a leadership role
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Computer Engineering, or related fields; or proven equivalent work experience
• Proven track record establishing durable, full-lifecycle ownership for critical platforms and services
• Proven ability delivering and operating cost-effective mission-critical infrastructure and platform systems
• Strong business and technical acumen in systems and software engineering
• Exceptional analytical and strategic thinking skills
• Extensive experience in building, maintaining, and influencing operational excellence
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with C-suite leaders and cross-functional teams
• Outstanding communication skills
• Proven expertise in leading and sustaining multi-year transformational initiatives
• Proven experience building, developing and scaling high-performing teams

Nice to have

• Experience building and operating at the intersections of IaaS, SaaS, and the cybersecurity industry

Benefits

• Health benefits
• Dental
• 401k (USA) or RRSP (Canada)
• Generous paid time off
• Equity grant
• Incentive programs
• Maternity and parental leave top-up programs
• Retirement matching program
• Free 1Password account
• Paid volunteer days
• Peer-to-peer recognition through Bonusly

Before you apply

• Candidates must be able to join live interviews without using AI tools
• Successful applicants will be required to complete a background check

About the company

1Password builds the foundation for a safe, productive digital future through enterprise password management and Unified Access Management. The company serves over 180,000 businesses, including Fortune 100 leaders.