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 en gineers (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
Bachelor's in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field; advanced degree a plus.8+ years leading technology teams (people leadership and org design).Success as a VP / Head of Engineering or similar senior leadership role in a fast-paced environment.Depth in software development and systems architecture; familiarity with hardware / connectivity / IoT is strongly preferred.Track record building secure, reliable, and scalable systems; comfort with cloud, APIs / integrations, and networked devices.Strong proficiency in JavaScript / TypeScript, Flutter, React, React Native.Experience with iOS and Android build processes, application publication, and OTA mobile updates.Strong understanding of secure token flows, Cognito authentication, and multi-factor authentication (MFA) enforcement within mobile applications.Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management; data-driven decision-making.Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to make data-driven decisionsNice to Have
Experience in physical security, access control, video, or managed services.Background with edge / embedded systems, telemetry / observability, and security best practices (authN / Z, encryption, vulnerability management).Exposure to field service environments and reliability engineering.