VP - Software Engineering

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Hiring Remotely in United States
Remote or Hybrid
Expert/Leader
Fintech • Software
We deliver end-to-end risk and compliance solutions through our software and domain expertise.
The Role
Leads software engineering teams responsible for product roadmap execution, architecture alignment, high-quality software delivery, deployments, budgeting, team structures, recruiting, and career development. Drives engineering discipline, operational excellence, technology evolution, and cross-functional alignment with Product and Architecture. Requires extensive software development and leadership experience, strong technical knowledge, and the ability to build and motivate high-performing teams.
Summary Generated by Built In
Join a dynamic team at the pulse of global markets, where we deliver innovative software and service solutions for essential financial reporting and capital markets transactions. At DFIN, we are a values-driven organization that empowers you to build a fulfilling career while bringing your authentic self to work every day. Our "Win as One" mentality ensures that our team's success is directly linked to Client, Shareholder and Employee Satisfaction.
In 2026, DFIN was named #1 on the 2026 Top 100 Global Most Loved Workplaces® by Best Practice Institute. We have also been recognized as one of America's Most Loved Workplaces® for five consecutive years and a Built In Best Place to Work for six years, reflecting our continued commitment to supporting employees' total well-being. Enjoy competitive compensation, a flexible workplace, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for professional growth. Bring your passion and talents to DFIN - because being YOU thrives here.
Summary:
We are looking for technical team members at all levels who want to push themselves to deliver the best in market SaaS (Software as a Service) solutions. We offer a challenging environment where you will have to grow, adapt, and use your skills consistently. Our customers rely on us in the moments that matter. Engineering delivers on that promise.
The VP of Engineering is part of the Global Head of Engineering's leadership team, delivers results and is focused on execution by:
• Shipping high quality software
• Advancing engineering disciplines and technologies.
• Being a leader in all areas of software engineering, operations, and deployments.
• Building a team for success that is focused on winning for the firm and the team.
• Setting and achieving difficult goals through motivation and execution.
• Being fully aligned to the Engineering and Product team.
Responsibilities:
• Take Responsibility. Lead teams through example and take an ownership stake in the product roadmap planning, execution, and delivery.
• Deliver working, operational, high-quality software on a consistent basis.
• Architecture Create a focus inside the team to tightly align with our Architecture practice to eliminate silos and produce best of breed products.
• Management. Maintain team management structures for managers, individuals, and career progression. Be a steward of our budgeting and finances.
• Efficient Pride yourself on using what you have to the best of your abilities. Be it current talent, budget, software stack - make the most out of everything before starting over.
• Scale Yourself Building software is not easy and problems will constantly arise. This role requires multiplying your impact through operational problems, bugs, requirements, and processes. Be willing to take this on yourself and create more versions of yourself to deliver.
• Be flexible in your expectations, goal settings, technology choice by adapting to change.
• Challenges team members.
• Recruit, train and build teams for success.
Qualifications:
• Strong leadership skills - ability to motivate people, instill accountability, perform under pressure, and optimize the team's resources to attain the business goals
• Excellent knowledge of modern technology trends and its applications for new products in the marketplace
• Knowledge and drive for evolving data architectures
• Excellent Knowledge of Software Engineering Discipline, including hands-on knowledge of programming languages, object-oriented programming, fault-tolerant distributed systems, data structures and algorithms, operating systems, distributed data and data modeling.
• Strong verbal, presentation, and written communications skills for technical and non-technical audiences
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
• 8 years of experience leading software product development teams
• 15+ years of software development on revenue generating systems and applications with a record of success.
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Skills Required

  • Strong leadership skills, including motivating people, instilling accountability, performing under pressure, and optimizing team resources
  • Excellent knowledge of modern technology trends and their applications for new products
  • Knowledge of and drive for evolving data architectures
  • Excellent knowledge of software engineering disciplines, including programming languages, object-oriented programming, fault-tolerant distributed systems, data structures and algorithms, operating systems, distributed data, and data modeling
  • Strong verbal, presentation, and written communication skills for technical and non-technical audiences
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
  • 8 years of experience leading software product development teams
  • 15+ years of software development experience on revenue-generating systems and applications with a record of success

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DFIN Compensation & Benefits Highlights

  • Leave & Time Off Breadth — Company materials describe flexible PTO for U.S. salaried employees alongside paid holidays, sick leave, and paid parental leave. Public disclosures also reference up to 12 weeks for birth mothers with paid leave available for fathers and adoptive parents, noting details can vary by role and location.
  • Retirement Support — DFIN outlines a 401(k) program matching 50 cents per dollar up to 6% of eligible pay, with the possibility of an additional discretionary match. HSA contributions and broader financial-wellbeing elements are also highlighted.
  • Equity Value & Accessibility — The Employee Stock Purchase Plan allows eligible employees to purchase company stock at a 10% discount and has been expanded beyond the U.S. in recent updates. Equity and performance-based bonuses are presented as part of total rewards.

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The Company
HQ: Chicago, IL
1,750 Employees
Year Founded: 2016

What We Do

DFIN is a leading global risk and compliance solutions company. We provide domain expertise, software and data analytics for every stage of our clients’ business and investment lifecycles. Markets fluctuate, regulations evolve, technology advances, and through it all, DFIN delivers confidence with the right solutions in moments that matter.

Why Work With Us

DFIN is shaping global markets and is an environment where you can bring your whole self to work and do your best work every day. We are a values-based culture in which you can build a rewarding career.

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DFIN Offices

Hybrid Workspace

Employees engage in a combination of remote and on-site work.

We operate in a fully flexible work environment. Our employees can continue to work remotely, our offices remain open and available for collaboration.

Typical time on-site: Flexible
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HQChicago, IL
Located in the heart of downtown Chicago’s financial district, we are steps from all Metra stations, good eats and entertainment.

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