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VP of Engineering: secure / security-based hardware, firmware, & software products, DevOps / IaC / Cloud

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THIS ROLE IS ONSITE IN SANTA ANA, CA.
  • We are looking for someone from a startup where your role was broad & deep!
    • This role oversees hardware engineering, firmware engineering, electrical engineering, mechanical engineering & Quality teams
    • This role also oversees web / cloud application development and DevOps / IAC
      • Proven experience in software delivery, DevOps, CI/CD and IaC practices
      • Proven experience with public cloud providers, particularly AWS and/or Azure
      • Strong understanding of Cloud Native architecture and scaling
    • All with an eye for delivering secure solutions (spanning hardware, software & cloud)
      • Expertise in digital security technologies, secure hardware design, authentication protocols, and encryption methods
    • Experience working on global digital security and identification product solutions development would be a big plus. (Our product spans hardware, software, & cloud)
KORE1, a nationwide provider of staffing and recruiting solutions, has an immediate opening for a VP of Engineering: secure / security-based hardware, firmware, & software products, DevOps / IaC / Cloud
As the Vice President (VP) of Engineering, you will play a pivotal global role in driving technical innovation, overseeing the development of secure and reliable software solutions, and leading a diverse team of skilled engineers to deliver cutting-edge products and services worldwide. Your strategic leadership and expertise in digital security and identification will be instrumental in shaping the future of our company and ensuring its continued success.
Detailed Responsibilities:
  • Provide visionary leadership to the engineering division on a global scale and across a variety of cultures
  • Drive innovation and continuous process improvement across teams and disciplines
  • Provide mentorship and professional development opportunities to empower engineers to reach their full potential
  • Define and execute the technical strategy that aligns with our global objectives and positions us as a leader in physical security and identification
  • Collaborate closely with engineering teams across different regions, fostering a cohesive and collaborative work environment
  • Drive seamless integration of software and hardware components, ensuring consistent delivery of high-quality solutions worldwide
  • Oversee and manage interdisciplinary engineering projects
  • Monitor progress, mitigate risks, and ensure projects are delivered on time and within budget, considering diverse regulatory environments and cultural nuances
  • Build a strategic technology roadmap to support our product roadmap for many years.
  • Ensure compliance with relevant global industry standards, regulations, and certifications related to digital security and identification
  • Effectively communicate with executive leadership and stakeholders across different regions, providing updates on engineering initiatives, progress, and performance
  • Contribute to strategic decision-making and resource allocation to support global growth
  • Bring your deep expertise in digital security and identification technologies to bear, including encryption methods, biometrics, authentication protocols, secure hardware design, and secure communication protocols
  • Ensure our products and solutions meet the highest international standards of security and compliance
Required Skills Needed to be Considered:
  • Bachelor's (or Master's) degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Physics, or a related field
  • Knowledge of international industry standards and regulations related to cybersecurity (e.g. FIPS, Common Criteria), regulatory compliance (FCC, CE) and industry certifications (UL).
  • Preference for strong focus on global digital security and identification product solutions development experience
  • 10+ years of progressive experience in engineering (to include extensive team leadership for teams - whether direct or indirect - of 20)
    • Proven track record of successful leadership and management of engineering teams on an international scale, driving technical excellence and innovation
    • Proven track record of developing highly performant projects using both Agile and Waterfall methodologies
    • Deep knowledge of both software, firmware and hardware development processes
      • This role oversees hardware engineering, firmware engineering, electrical engineering, mechanical engineering & Quality teams
      • This role also oversees web / cloud application development and DevOps / IAC
        • Proven experience in software delivery, DevOps, CI/CD and IaC practices
        • Proven experience with public cloud providers, particularly AWS and/or Azure
        • Strong understanding of Cloud Native architecture and scaling
      • All with an eye for delivering secure solutions (spanning hardware, software & cloud)
        • Expertise in digital security technologies, secure hardware design, authentication protocols, and encryption methods
    • Strong understanding of product design and architecture concepts and their integration with hardware and software systems
      • Demonstrated ability to review and contribute to product specifications and architecture especially for hardware product certification/testing according to regulatory standards
  • Demonstrated ability to work across technologies and disciplines
  • Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across diverse cultural backgrounds
  • Strategic thinker with the ability to align engineering initiatives with global business goals and varying market demands
  • Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities in a global context
  • Proven ability to adapt to a fast-paced, dynamic international environment and manage multiple global priorities
Compensation depends on experience but is typically $200 - 250K. Unfortunately there's no bonus or equity offered at this time. We are willing to send qualified candidates over budget!
ABOUT KORE1
Specializing in professional and technical recruiting, KORE1 is committed to supporting top IT, Engineering, Creative, Scientific, Accounting and Finance professionals in their career paths. We build deep relationships with leading companies, connecting them to exceptional talent every day. With extensive industry expertise and unmatched opportunities, our goal is to provide a unique experience for our contractors and consultants as they prepare for their next role. We are passionate about matching the right people with the right companies.
Kore1 provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Kore1 complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. Kore1 expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of Kore1's employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.
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