Vice President of Engineering (Dallas Only)

As a Vice President of Engineering at our FinTech company in Dallas, you will be responsible for leading our Software Engineering team, ensuring timely delivery of quality software, and setting aggressive goals for product expansion. You'll also hire and develop a strong core of Engineering Managers and Senior Engineers, champion engineering excellence, and work closely with Product and Tech leaders to allocate resources effectively to meet company priorities.

To qualify for the Vice President of Engineering position at our Dallas office, you should have over 12 years of engineering execution or management experience, preferably in a FinTech product environment. Experience leading multi-time zone technical teams, a strong focus on product delivery, and a proven ability to mentor and grow technical talent are essential. Additionally, a Bachelor’s degree or higher is required, and local candidates from the Dallas-Fort Worth area are preferred.

The Vice President of Engineering plays a crucial role in driving growth for our FinTech SaaS firm by leading technical teams to deliver innovative software solutions on time and within budget. You will partner with the Executive Team to set strategic goals that enhance our product reach and quality. Additionally, you will implement processes to reduce technical debt, ensuring that engineering efforts are aligned with company priorities that fuel overall growth.

At our company, the culture is built on innovation, collaboration, and excellence. As a Vice President of Engineering, you will be encouraged to foster an open dialogue and a supportive environment that values feedback and continuous improvement. We believe in investing in our team through learning and development programs, team-building events, and initiatives that promote a strong sense of community among employees.

Essential technical skills for the Vice President of Engineering position at our Dallas headquarters include extensive experience with cloud-based technologies like Azure or AWS, familiarity with the Microsoft stack, and proficiency in frontend technologies like Angular. Additionally, a strong understanding of AI and ML tools will be crucial for overseeing research and development efforts and effectively iterating on product features.

In your response, highlight instances where you managed diverse engineering teams, specifically mentioning any FinTech projects you oversaw. Discuss your leadership style and how you fostered collaboration and innovation within your teams to achieve project goals.

Explain your approach to prioritizing tasks based on business impact and urgency. Mention any tools or methods you use to ensure clear communication and efficient project management, and provide examples where you've successfully balanced multiple projects.

Discuss specific processes you implement to maintain high-quality standards in engineering work. Provide examples of metrics you've established to measure engineering performance and how you've facilitated discussions around technical debt reduction with your teams.

Share how you regularly engage with the tech community, attend conferences, or participate in seminars. Give examples of how you've successfully incorporated emerging technologies, like AI or ML, into your previous projects to drive innovation.

Reflect on a specific situation where conflict arose within your team. Explain the steps you took to address the issue, how you facilitated open communication, and what the outcome was in terms of team dynamics and project progress.

Discuss your experience managing engineering budgets, including headcount and resource allocation. Offer insights into how you ensured financial accountability while still supporting innovation and growth within the engineering department.

Describe strategies you’ve implemented to foster mentorship and professional growth, such as establishing mentorship programs or offering training opportunities. Highlight specific instances where this has resulted in improved team performance or employee retention.

Share your methodology for setting ambitious yet achievable goals, including how you bring the team into the goal-setting process and ensure that alignment exists with overall company objectives. Mention any frameworks you use for tracking progress toward these goals.

Discuss your communication strategies that ensure transparency and collaboration across departments. Mention examples of regular cross-functional meetings or updates that you implemented to bridge gaps and foster teamwork in achieving common goals.

Explain how you incorporate customer feedback into the engineering process, emphasizing the importance of user experience. Share specific examples of how feedback has led to product improvements or changes in technical direction.