VP of Engineering (m/f/d) Remote Lisboa

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About The Role

We’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.

How you'll make a difference

Strategic Leadership & Innovation

• Define and drive the engineering strategy that translates our technical vision into market‑winning execution
• Champion innovation across the engineering organization, identifying new technical opportunities for business growth
• Partner with the CTO and Engineering directors to shape long‑term technical direction and architectural decisions
• Build strong partnerships with Product, Design, and Go-to‑Market leadership to identify opportunities and align on strategic priorities

Operational Excellence

• Lead and scale our global engineering organization across product, platform, and infrastructure teams
• Establish a culture of delivery excellence through clear vision, metrics, and accountability frameworks
• Ensure industry‑leading security, reliability, and scalability across our platforms
• Drive engineering performance through data‑driven insights on system health, team productivity, and delivery metrics

AI Transformation

• Establish comprehensive AI literacy across engineering, ensuring every team capitalizes on AI tools and principles
• Lead the integration of AI into our workflows, tooling, and decision‑making processes
• Measure and amplify AI‑driven improvements in efficiency, innovation, and product capabilities
• Position our engineering org at the forefront of responsible AI adoption

Leadership Development & Culture

• Build world‑class engineering management capacity through strategic hiring, coaching, and succession planning
• Foster an inclusive, high‑performance culture that attracts and retains top talent globally
• Develop leaders who thrive in a high‑growth, AI‑first, distributed environment
• Champion engineering excellence while maintaining pragmatic, customer‑focused decision‑making

External Engagement

• Represent engineering in customer escalations, partner discussions, and investor relations
• Manage technical crisis situations with calm leadership, protecting company reputation
• Build credibility at the executive and board level through clear communication of technical strategy and impact
• Serve as a thought leader in the security and Saa
  S engineering community

What makes you a great fit

Experience

• 10+ years of progressive engineering leadership experience, with demonstrable success in multiple companies
• Proven track record leading/scaling Saa
  S engineering organizations from 50 to 200+ engineers
• Deep expertise in B2B/enterprise software, distributed systems, and modern Saa
  S architectures
• Experience leading through market disruptions and technical transformations
• Strong background in building and leading globally distributed, hybrid teams

Leadership Profile

• Executive presence with the ability to influence at C‑level and board discussions
• Balance of strategic vision and operational discipline
• Customer‑obsessed mindset with deep care for end‑user experience and business impact
• Data‑driven decision maker who can navigate ambiguity with confidence
• Track record of building inclusive, diverse teams that outperform

Critical Competencies

• Proven ability to drive both innovation and execution excellence simultaneously
• Experience establishing engineering cultures that balance speed with quality
• Demonstrated success in talent development and succession planning