VP Software Engineering

Job Description

Job Description

About Envera Systems

Envera Systems protects residential communities with software-driven security solutions. We partner with HOAs / COAs / CDDs, property managers, and developers to deliver visitor management, access control, and video surveillance across gated entries and shared amenities. Nearly two decades in, we combine field-proven hardware with modern software to keep neighborhoods secure and residents confident.

The Role

The VP of Software Engineering, leads a growing team of 5 software engineers (and select partners) to deliver reliable, secure, and scalable products. This position reports to the CTO with a high level of collaboration with the Executive Leadership Team. You'll set the technical vision, raise the engineering bar, and ensure on-time delivery across cloud services, edge devices, and integrations that power Envera's community security offerings. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in software development, hardware and connectivity experience, and a proven track record of leadership in a fast-paced environment.

What You'll Do

• Lead & develop the team : Hire, mentor, and organize for velocity; foster a culture of ownership, clarity, and continuous improvement.
• Deliver product & platform roadmaps : Own execution across software, hardware, and connectivity-prioritizing reliability, security, and scale.
• Harden the platform : Establish SLAs / SLOs, security baselines, and incident response; champion observability and performance.
• Partner across the business : Work with the CTO, Product, Operations, and Customer Success to align engineering output with customer and business outcomes.
• Own the operating model : Define processes, coding standards, and quality practices (code review, CI / CD, test automation).
• Manage resources & vendors : Budget responsibly; select and manage third-party tools and partners to accelerate delivery.
• Represent Envera externally : Support recruiting, speak at industry events, and strengthen the engineering brand.

Qualifications

Nice to Have