The Vice President of Engineering at AbsenceSoft is responsible for overseeing the strategic direction, execution, and continuous improvement of all software engineering functions. This leader will drive the development and delivery of scalable, reliable, and high-quality software solutions aligned with the company's product and business objectives. The VP of Engineering will work cross-functionally with product management, quality assurance, and IT teams, and will be a key member of the leadership team, championing engineering excellence, innovation, and a collaborative, high-performance culture.



Who We Are



AbsenceSoft is elevating the leave and accommodations experience and is looking to hire amazing people like you! We create user-friendly, secure, and compliant technology that empowers employers to bring humanity, certainty and efficiency to the leave and accommodations experience. Made by HR Professionals for HR Professionals, we're proud of where we've been and excited about where we're headed. We value creative, innovative people who are passionate about their work and who believe there is always a better way.



Leading With Our Core Values



Make a Difference.

We are inspired to make an impact through our hard work, talent and passion. We push ourselves each day to better serve our teams, our clients, and our community.



Team First.

We are driven by team spirit not by self-interest. We value collaboration and approach our work with humility and a desire to win together.



Own it.

If we say it, we mean it. We follow through on our commitments, step up to deliver, and grow from our successes and failures.



Everyone Matters.

No matter your background or experience, everyone's voice holds value here.



What You’ll Do



Lead and manage the engineering organization, including direct leadership of Sr. Directors and Directors.
Set and execute the long-term technology roadmap in alignment with product and business strategies.
Establish and maintain software development methodologies, best practices, and performance metrics.
Drive a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and technical excellence.
Collaborate closely with Product and Design to ensure timely and high-quality software delivery.
Oversee the design, development, and deployment of scalable, secure, and maintainable software solutions.
Manage engineering budgets, resource planning, and capacity modeling.
Implement robust processes for code quality, testing, release management, and incident response.
Foster talent development through coaching, mentoring, and succession planning.
Champion diversity, equity, and inclusion within the engineering organization.
Ensure compliance with internal controls, security standards, and regulatory requirements.

Serve as a key technical advisor to executive leadership and contribute to company-wide strategic planning.
Participate in a highly compliant environment while assisting to maintain company controls and security within your job role.

Other duties as assigned.

What’ll Set You Up for Success



Required Skills:



Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field.
15+ years of progressive experience in software engineering.
5+ years in executive leadership roles within engineering.
Proven experience leading geographically distributed engineering teams.
Experience working in SaaS or enterprise software environments.



Preferred Skills:



Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Business Administration, or related field.
Prior experience in the HR technology or leave management software industry.
Track record of scaling engineering organizations during periods of rapid growth.



Key Skills & Behaviors:



Strategic thinking with the ability to translate business goals into technical execution.
Strong leadership presence with exceptional communication and collaboration skills.
Advanced knowledge of modern software architecture, systems design, and engineering principles.
Proven ability to build, lead, and inspire high-performing technical teams.
Deep understanding of software development lifecycles and project management frameworks.
Excellent decision-making and problem-solving skills.
Commitment to quality, security, and scalability in software delivery.
Ability to navigate ambiguity and drive results in a fast-paced environment.
Strong financial acumen related to budgeting and ROI-driven technology investments.
Experience with regulatory compliance and data privacy standards (e.g., SOC 2, GDPR).
High emotional intelligence and ability to influence at all organizational levels.
Commitment to continuous learning and staying abreast of industry trends.
Demonstrated success in organizational transformation and change management.
Passion for innovation and building future-forward technology solutions.
Strong alignment with AbsenceSoft’s mission, vision, and core values.



What To Know Before You Apply



We’re located in beautiful Golden, Colorado.
This is a full-time, salaried position + bonus.
AbsenceSoft provides a wide variety of perks and benefits. Including full medical, dental, vision, and life insurance. We offer a 401k and 401k match after your first year with AbsenceSoft.
We support your professional growth including industry training and CLMS Certification, opportunities for additional industry and technology certifications, and continuing education.
The salary range for this position is $250k - $290k.



At AbsenceSoft, we value an equitable and inclusive work environment and strive to build and foster diverse teams. Even if your work experience doesn’t align exactly with the position requirements, we'd still love to hear from you. You may just be the right candidate for this or other roles.



We are committed to building a team that represents a variety of diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace that celebrates and supports diversity and inclusion. We make all employment and related decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability status, age, or any other status protected by law.