VP of Engineering (m/f/d) Remote

About The RoleWe're looking for a Vice President of Engineering to become the driving force behind our global technical strategy and execution, leading our transformation to becoming a world-class engineering team. As our engineering executive leader, you'll architect the systems, teams, and culture that power our next phase of growth. You’ll lead a 70+ person technology organization focused on building fast, shipping with quality, and integrating AI into what we build and how we build it. You will be a central figure in keeping us innovative, resilient, and market-leading.This is a mission-critical role with a clear mandate: elevate our engineering organization to world-class standards. You'll be the operational and strategic counterpart to the VP of Product, owning delivery excellence while co-creating the technical vision that will help us win in a market being transformed by AI. You'll embody our core value of "Hack, fail, learn, repeat", fostering a culture where rapid experimentation and continuous learning drive breakthrough innovation.Here's how you'll make a difference:Strategic Leadership & InnovationDefine and drive the engineering strategy that translates our technical vision into market-winning executionChampion innovation across the engineering organization, identifying new technical opportunities for business growthPartner with the CTO and Engineering directors to shape long-term technical direction and architectural decisionsBuild strong partnerships with Product, Design, and Go-to-Market leadership to identify opportunities and align on strategic prioritiesOperational ExcellenceLead and scale our global engineering organization across product, platform, and infrastructure teamsEstablish a culture of delivery excellence through clear vision, metrics, and accountability frameworksEnsure industry-leading security, reliability, and scalability across our platformsDrive engineering performance through data-driven insights on system health, team productivity, and delivery metricsAI TransformationEstablish comprehensive AI literacy across engineering, ensuring every team capitalizes on AI tools and principlesLead the integration of AI into our workflows, tooling, and decision-making processesMeasure and amplify AI-driven improvements in efficiency, innovation, and product capabilitiesPosition our engineering org at the forefront of responsible AI adoptionLeadership Development & CultureBuild world-class engineering management capacity through strategic hiring, coaching, and succession planningFoster an inclusive, high-performance culture that attracts and retains top talent globallyDevelop leaders who thrive in a high-growth, AI-first, distributed environmentChampion engineering excellence while maintaining pragmatic, customer-focused decision-makingExternal EngagementRepresent engineering in customer escalations, partner discussions, and investor relationsManage technical crisis situations with calm leadership, protecting company reputationBuild credibility at the executive and board level through clear communication of technical strategy and impactServe as a thought leader in the security and SaaS engineering communityWhat makes you a great fit:Experience10+ years of progressive engineering leadership experience, with demonstrable success in multiple companiesProven track record leading/scaling SaaS engineering organizations from :50 to 200+ engineersDeep expertise in B2B/enterprise software, distributed systems, and modern SaaS architecturesExperience leading through market disruptions and technical transformationsStrong background in building and leading globally distributed, hybrid teamsLeadership ProfileExecutive presence with the ability to influence at C-level and board discussionsBalance of strategic vision and operational disciplineCustomer-obsessed mindset with deep care for end-user experience and business impactData-driven decision maker who can navigate ambiguity with confidenceTrack record of building inclusive, diverse teams that outperformCritical CompetenciesProven ability to drive both innovation and execution excellence simultaneouslyExperience establishing engineering cultures that balance speed with qualityDemonstrated success in talent development and succession planningStrong commercial acumen with ability to connect technical decisions to business outcomesGrowth mindset with intellectual curiosity about AI and emerging technologiesWhy Us?At SoSafe, you'll be part of a cybersecurity team that thrives on innovation, safeguarding organizations against evolving threats and making the digital world a safer place. You will have the opportunity to make a real impact, surrounded by a vibrant and supportive team and environment committed to your professional growth.What we offer*Work/Life balance: Flexible hours, 33 vacation daysWellbeing and financial support: Access to Open Up, corporate discountsConnection & community: Virtual events, collaborative team activities, and opportunities for local meet-upsAnd the list goes on: Tech equipment, referral bonuses, dog-friendly HQPerks and benefits listed above are for full-time employees and may vary slightly by office location. These are just a sample — you'll learn more during the interview process.About UsAt SoSafe, we’re on a mission to make the digital world safer by addressing the human factor in cybersecurity. As one of the fastest-growing security awareness scale-ups worldwide, we leverage behavioural science and data-driven learning to empower people against cyber threats. Our Human Risk Management approach helps organisations turn their employees into their strongest line of defence.Backed by leading VCs like Highland Europe and Global Founders Capital, we’re rapidly expanding across the globe. We’re looking for team players who want to drive meaningful change in cybersecurity, take ownership of their work, and grow with us.If you thrive in a vibrant, purpose-driven environment that values innovation, diversity, and collaboration, then this is the place for you!