Vice President, Software Engineering

Job description

**Company description**

A division of Publicis Groupe, Publicis Digital Experience is a network of top-tier agencies designed to develop capabilities and solutions to enable growth and provide scaled access to the digital capabilities of Publicis Groupe in service of our clients.

Together, the Publicis Digital Experience portfolio endeavors to create value at the intersection of technology and experiences to connect brands and people.

Our model to transform every brand experience will help clients navigate, develop, and activate commerce in a way that will provide them with a future-proof model for modern marketing.

With our unique expertise in consumer engagement, CRM, and commerce, Publicis Digital Experience powers brands and empowers people in a new era of creativity.

An ever-changing landscape and the need for fluid thinking is just part of our problem-solving nature.

Which means we're untethered from any specific medium or method—we go where ideas will work best.

We are an expanding network with more than 5,000 employees, with agency brands throughout our global offices.

Publicis Digital Experience brands include Razorfish, Digitas, Arc Worldwide, Saatchi Saatchi X, Plowshare, 3Share, and the Publicis Commerce Exchange.

**Overview**

Are you someone who wants to work with cutting-edge technology and deliver positive business results for global clients by addressing the changing demands of the automotive/CRM market?

Then you could be exactly who we are looking for.

We are updating and re-factoring our technology stack in order to broaden our cloud adoption and use of generative AI.

**How You’ll Make an Impact**

We are seeking a visionary and results-oriented **Vice President of Engineering** to lead our Data Services engineering group.

In this critical role, you will be responsible for the overall technical and database strategy, architecture, and execution of our product roadmap.

Collaborating closely with the executive team, you will foster a culture of technical excellence, innovation, and continuous improvement, driving us towards achieving our ambitious business goals.

**Responsibilities**

As the **Vice President of Engineering** , you will:

+ Lead, inspire, and mentor a high-performing team of 70+ engineers, including managers, architects, and individual contributors.
+ Collaborate closely with the executive team to define and execute the overall technology strategy, aligning engineering efforts with business objectives.
+ Champion a culture of technical excellence, innovation, and continuous improvement within the engineering organization.
+ Foster a collaborative and inclusive work environment that values diverse perspectives and encourages professional growth.
+ Work on exciting, high-impact projects that directly contribute to the success of our platform and business strategy.

**What You’ll Achieve**

+ Oversee the entire software development lifecycle, from ideation and design to development, testing, deployment, and maintenance.
+ Drive the implementation of innovative software solutions using clean architecture principles, modern frameworks, languages, and platforms.
+ Define and implement engineering best practices, coding standards, and architectural principles.
+ Provide technical leadership and guidance on system architecture, design patterns, and technology selection.
+ Ensure the development of scalable, secure, and maintainable software systems that can support future growth.
+ Establish and track key engineering metrics to measure team performance, identify areas for improvement, and drive data-driven decisions.
+ Present key technical concepts and updates to C-suite executives and stakeholders.
+ Partner with DevOps and infrastructure teams to ensure smooth and efficient deployment and operation of software systems.

**Qualifications**

**What you’ll bring with you:**

+ Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field; Master’s degree is a plus.
+ Minimum of 10 years in software engineering leadership roles, managing teams of 50+ globally distributed engineers across multi-country/cultural teams.
+ Proven ability to define and execute a clear technology vision and strategy aligned with business objectives.
+ Strong technical background with deep understanding of agile development methodologies, architectural patterns, and best practices.
+ Prior experience designing and building enterprise class applications using microservices and public cloud tech stacks (e.g., on AWS, Azure), REST APIs, and data warehouse & BI systems, is strongly preferred.

Core database and ETL technologies include Oracle, Greenplum, Databricks and Informatica and experience in one or more of these areas is desired.
+ Hands-on experience with Oracle, languages like Java/Python preferred along with knowledge of modern UI frameworks (Angular,React )
+ Excellent communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills with the ability to inspire and motivate teams.
+ Data-driven mindset with experience utilizing metrics to track progress, identify areas for improvement, and make informed decisions.

**Why you might stand out from other talent:**

+ Demonstrated success in motivating large teams and fostering professional growth.
+ A self-motivated, inquisitive mindset with a passion for innovation and eliminating inefficiencies.
+ Familiarity with AI technologies
+ Thrives in an accountability-driven environment.

**Additional information**

The Power of One starts with our people! To do powerful things, we offer powerful resources.

Our best-in-class wellness and benefits offerings include:

+ Paid Family Care for parents and caregivers for 12 weeks or more
+ Monetary assistance and support for Adoption, Surrogacy and Fertility
+ Monetary assistance and support for pet adoption
+ Employee Assistance Programs and Health/Wellness/Comfort reimbursements to help you invest in your future and work/life balance
+ Tuition Assistance
+ Paid time off that includes Flexible Time off Vacation, Annual Sick Days, Volunteer Days, Holiday and Identity days, and more
+ Matching Gifts programs
+ Flexible working arrangements
+ 'Work Your World' Program encouraging employees to work from anywhere Publicis Groupe has an office for up to 6 weeks a year (based upon eligibility)
+ Business Resource Groups that support multiple affinities and alliances

The benefits offerings listed are available to eligible U.S. Based employees, are reviewed on an annual basis, and are governed by the terms of the applicable plan documents.

Publicis Digital Experience is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Our employment decisions are made without regard to actual or perceived race, color, ethnicity, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability, medical condition as defined by applicable state law, genetic information, marital status, military service and veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws and ordinances.

If you require accommodation or assistance with the application or onboarding process specifically, please contact USMSTACompliance@publicis.com.

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

Compensation Range: $163,210 - $245,740 annually.

This is the pay range the Company believes it will pay for this position at the time of this posting.

Consistent with applicable law, compensation will be determined based on the skills, qualifications, and experience of the applicant along with the requirements of the position, and the Company reserves the right to modify this pay range at any time.

Temporary roles may be eligible to participate in our freelancer/temporary employee medical plan through a third-party benefits administration system once certain criteria have been met.

Temporary roles may also qualify for participation in our 401(k) plan after eligibility criteria have been met.

For regular roles, the Company will offer medical coverage, dental, vision, disability, 401k, and paid time off.

The Company anticipates the application deadline for this job posting will be 12/02/2025.

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