VP of Software Engineering
Job Summary
Luxer One is the technology platform behind a growing portfolio of intelligent locker access control smart lock and connected security solutions serving multifamily communities commercial enterprises retail manufacturing and specialty deployments. A division of ASSA ABLOY the worlds leading access solutions company we process nearly 100 million transactions per year across thousands of locations worldwide. Our customers include Amazon DoorDash Walmart Google and hundreds of leading multifamily communities.
We are at an inflection point: expanding our product portfolio into access control smart locks and commercial security; integrating acquired technologies; embedding AI across the business; and scaling our platform with the worlds largest logistics retail and real estate enterprises. Were building the executive team to take us there.
The VP of Software Engineering is the technology executive for the Luxer One division responsible for software engineering cloud architecture infrastructure/DevOps firmware and embedded systems integration and the systems that connect our growing product portfolio to the world.
As the division expands beyond package management into access control smart locks sensors and commercial security products this role will be central to integrating acquired technologies consolidating platforms across brands and executing the divisions IP and technology strategy. Reporting directly to the Division President and seated on the executive leadership team this is a business leadership role as much as a technical one designed for an engineering executive who can design an organization develop leaders drive architectural evolution and help the business make better decisions through clear technical judgment.
Set the engineering direction for Luxer Ones technology platform across all product lines brands and market segments including access control smart locks sensors and emerging commercial security products.
Own architecture decisions for cloud infrastructure SaaS platforms APIs integrations mobile applications firmware/embedded systems and connected product technology.
Lead technology consolidation across acquired and legacy platforms identifying redundancy rationalizing the stack and driving toward a coherent scalable architecture.
Partner with business and legal leadership to develop and execute the divisions IP strategy protecting proprietary technology supporting patent development and informing licensing and platform decisions.
Lead the engineering organizations AI strategy from developer productivity tooling to application-layer AI capabilities embedded in our products.
Evaluate acquired and partner technology platforms for architectural fit integration complexity and consolidation path.
Lead the technical integration of acquisitions absorbing platforms teams and codebases in a way that protects customer continuity and accelerates time-to-value.
Make well-grounded build / buy / partner / consolidate decisions that balance near-term business priorities with long-term platform health.
Drive platform evolution to support a growing and diversifying product portfolio from package lockers to access control to commercial security.
Build develop and scale a high-performing engineering organization across multiple product lines brands and teams.
Build the management layer beneath you. Recruit develop and hold accountable Engineering Managers Directors and senior technical leads creating organizational capacity that does not depend on individual heroics.
Establish clear roles accountability and a delivery culture that consistently ships with quality and predictability.
Champion engineering culture: craft ownership accountability psychological safety and continuous improvement.
Measure and improve performance against meaningful engineering metrics and use them to drive accountability not just report on activity.
Own the scalability availability reliability and performance of Luxer Ones SaaS platforms handling nearly 100 million transactions per year across thousands of locations.
Improve development testing deployment and incident management practices to increase speed quality and system reliability.
Establish device fleet management and MDM capabilities for a deployed fleet of 55000 connected devices.
Own the security compliance disaster recovery and PCI/PII posture of the engineering organization.
Serve as a full member of the executive leadership team participating in QBRs planning sessions and ASSA ABLOY leadership conversations with P&L-aware accountability and a mandate to operate as a company-level leader not just the head of a function.
10 years of progressive engineering leadership experience including direct management of engineering managers and multidisciplinary teams.
Demonstrated track record of building and scaling an engineering organization not just running one.
Experience leading high-volume high-availability SaaS or cloud-based platforms with strong command of modern architecture APIs cloud infrastructure and distributed systems.
Experience in environments where software integrates with hardware firmware connected devices or IoT technology.
Experience with M&A integration evaluating absorbing or consolidating acquired technology platforms.
Strong business and financial acumen able to connect engineering investment decisions to revenue margin and competitive positioning.
Experience operating at the executive level: presenting to senior leadership holding P&L-aligned accountability and driving decisions across functions.
Experience with access control smart lock physical security or connected device technology platforms.
Experience managing technology across multiple brands product lines or acquired businesses.
Experience with IP strategy patent development or technology licensing in a hardware-software company.
Experience designing or scaling an enterprise-grade API and integration ecosystem.
Familiarity with EOS (Entrepreneurial Operating System) or a comparable operating model.
Experience in a division of a large parent company with corporate governance and reporting obligations.
Exposure to AI-enabled product development or engineering AI infrastructure.
Do the Right Thing
Respond Rapidly
Take Pride and Ownership
Be Solutions Driven
Be Customer Obsessed
Competitive executive salary and performance-based incentive compensation.
Medical dental vision life and disability insurance.
401(k) with company match.
Paid vacation holidays and wellness benefits.
Professional development and leadership growth opportunities.
A seat on the division executive team with real scope a clear mandate and the opportunity to build.
Career advancement within ASSA ABLOY one of the worlds largest and most respected access solutions companies.
Luxer One is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin age disability veteran status or any other legally protected status.
Required Skills:
10 years of progressive engineering leadership experience including direct management of engineering managers and multidisciplinary teams. Demonstrated track record of building and scaling an engineering organization not just running one. Experience leading high-volume high-availability SaaS or cloud-based platforms with strong command of modern architecture APIs cloud infrastructure and distributed systems. Experience in environments where software integrates with hardware firmware connected devices or IoT technology. Experience with M&A integration evaluating absorbing or consolidating acquired technology platforms. Strong business and financial acumen able to connect engineering investment decisions to revenue margin and competitive positioning. Experience operating at the executive level: presenting to senior leadership holding P&L-aligned accountability and driving decisions across functions.
Required Education:
Bachelors Degree