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Motion Recruitment

VP of Engineering / SaaS

Waltham , Massachusetts, United States

Motion Recruitment is hiring a VP of Engineering / SaaS in Waltham , Massachusetts, United States. Posted August 25, 2026.

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Job at a glance

Company
Motion Recruitment
Location
Waltham , Massachusetts, United States
Pay
$200,000 – $250,000
Workplace
On-site
Sector
Engineering & Technology
Posted
August 25, 2026
Apply by
November 18, 2026

About the job

Vice President of Engineering This full-time leadership opportunity is with a rapidly growing SaaS organization serving the construction, facilities, and asset management space. The company is modernizing its platform with a cloud-native architecture, AI-driven development practices, and enterprise-scale web applications built on PHP/Laravel, Angular/TypeScript, cloud infrastructure, and microservices. The Vice President of Engineering will serve as both the technical leader and principal engineer for the organization, remaining deeply involved in software development while helping guide the overall technical direction of the platform. This is a hands-on leadership role for someone who enjoys writing code, reviewing architecture, mentoring engineers, and solving complex technical challenges while partnering closely with executive leadership. You'll play a key role in platform modernization initiatives, AI adoption across the development lifecycle, and the continued evolution of the company's engineering practices. The ideal candidate is equally comfortable building features, designing systems, and leading a small, high-performing engineering team. Required Skills & Experience

  • 10+ years of professional software engineering experience
  • 3+ years of engineering leadership experience
  • Strong hands-on development experience with modern web applications
  • Experience designing and building scalable SaaS platforms
  • Strong understanding of software architecture, APIs, microservices, and cloud infrastructure
  • Experience working across both frontend and backend development
  • Ability to lead technical projects while remaining actively involved in coding
  • Experience partnering with product and executive stakeholders
  • Experience leveraging AI tools and workflows within software development

Desired Skills & Experience

  • Experience with PHP/Laravel and Angular/TypeScript
  • Cloud experience with AWS or Azure
  • DevOps, CI/CD, and infrastructure knowledge
  • Experience modernizing legacy applications
  • Experience introducing AI-assisted development workflows
  • Construction technology, facilities management, or related industry experience
  • Experience working within small to mid-sized SaaS organizations

What You Will Be Doing Tech Breakdown

  • 65% Hands-On Software Development
  • 15% Architecture & Technical Direction
  • 10% Team Leadership & Mentorship
  • 10% Product & Business Collaboration

Daily Responsibilities

  • 60% Building new features and contributing code across the platform
  • 15% Reviewing code and mentoring engineers
  • 15% Defining architecture and technical strategy
  • 10% Collaborating with product, customers, and executive leadership

The Offer

  • $200,000 - $250,000 base salary
  • Bonus eligible
  • Equity opportunity
  • Flexible work environment
  • Executive-level visibility and influence

You Will Receive the Following Benefits

  • Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
  • Vacation Time
  • Retirement Plan
  • Professional Development Resources

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis now and in the future.