Vice President, Engineering

Scaled Agile, Inc., (SAI) helps enterprises thrive in a world of change with SAFe, the most trusted system for learning and practicing agile ways of working. Together, SAFe Studio and the Scaled Agile Framework provide everything individuals and teams need to link evolving strategy and execution. SAFe works by building a culture of resiliency that engages employees and focuses on customers so organizations can work with agility. Backed by a global network of partners and community of professionals, SAFe promotes collaboration so today’s leaders can build a better future.

Based in Boulder, Colorado, SAI is a member of the Pledge 1% corporate philanthropy movement. Through this program, SAI contributes to the local community and seeks to inspire and encourage other companies to the same purpose.

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced, mission-driven VP of Engineering to lead and grow our software engineering organization. This role is a critical member of our leadership team, responsible for developing people, scaling engineering practices, and ensuring high-quality, secure, and scalable product delivery. As a learning organization, we value a growth mindset, collaboration, and continuous improvement—qualities we hope you'll bring to the role.

This position reports to the Chief Administrative Officer (CAO), aligning Engineering with key operational functions, including Technology, Legal, and People. This structure supports cross-functional collaboration, governance, and organizational effectiveness, critical as we scale a secure, enterprise-grade platform within a learning-driven culture.

What we are looking for:

• Strategic Leadership

  • Define and drive the long-term engineering vision and roadmap in alignment with company goals.

  • Act as a strategic partner to Product, Learning Solutions, and Sales to shape our platform and user experience.

  • Communicate clearly and effectively across all levels—managing up to senior leadership and guiding direct reports—with transparency, clarity, and influence.

• People & Culture Development

  • Attract, mentor, and retain top engineering talent while fostering a strong, inclusive, and high-performing culture.

  • Champion career development through coaching, feedback, and a commitment to continuous learning.

• Operational Excellence

  • Implement and refine Agile and DevSecOps practices that drive efficient and reliable software delivery.

  • Establish metrics to measure engineering effectiveness and drive accountability across teams.

• Technical Oversight

  • Guide architectural decisions to ensure scalability, security, performance, and maintainability.

  • Stay ahead of industry trends and emerging technologies that support our growth and innovation.

What a successful candidate will have:

• Proven experience leading engineering teams at scale (preferably in a SaaS, B2B, and B2C environment).

• Strong background in modern software development practices, cloud infrastructure, Salesforce, and agile delivery.

• Demonstrated ability to lead through influence in a cross-functional, collaborative environment.

• Deep belief in the power of learning organizations, with a track record of growing both people and process maturity.

• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to translate technical vision into business impact.

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science or related field (or equivalent experience).

Preferred Experience

• Experience with enterprise-scale agile frameworks (e.g., SAFe®) is a strong plus.

• Familiarity with building platforms that support learning, certification, or content delivery.

• Background in security, compliance, and enterprise software reliability is highly desirable.

Where you’ll be working:  We proudly support a collaborative remote environment for our globally distributed teammates, while also using our Boulder office as a resource. #LI-Remote

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

SAI is committed to providing opportunities for professional growth. This position is also posted internally. 

Employees of Scaled Agile are also compensated with a competitive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, optional insurance products including identity protection and pet insurance, 401K with a match, flexible paid time off, and company paid sabbatical after six years of service, bonus plan, and equity options.

Wondering if you should apply?

As a company that helps organizations embrace and turn change into opportunity, we’re looking for teammates with diverse experiences who thrive on applying their knowledge in new ways. You don’t need to meet every listed qualification to apply. If you’re motivated by an iterative approach to growth, learning, collaboration, and relentless improvement, we want to hear from you.

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