VP Engineering, Vertical Commerce Software

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Job Title

VP Engineering, Veritcal Commerce Software

Clover is seeking a visionary and high-impact VP Engineering to lead our Vertical Commerce Software teams. You will lead a world-class organization of 50+ engineers, architects, and managers to build the next generation of omnichannel commerce experiences. The ideal candidate has a deep technical background in Android-based hardware systems, distributed cloud architectures, and a proven track record of scaling platforms that bridge the gap between in-store physical payments and global eCommerce.

Key Responsibilities

• Vertical Strategy: Define and execute the technical roadmap for specialized vertical features (e.g., Table Management/Kitchen Display Systems for Restaurants; Inventory/Menu management for Retail; Reservation/ Scheduling ).
• Omnichannel Excellence: Direct the convergence of in-store POS hardware with online storefronts, ensuring a unified "single pane of glass" for merchants to manage inventory, customers, and payments.
• Organizational Leadership: Manage, mentor, and scale a multi-functional engineering organization of about 50 members. Foster a culture of high performance, inclusivity, and technical excellence.
• Platform Scaling: Oversee the transition and scaling of legacy systems into high-availability, cloud-native microservices capable of processing billions in transaction volume.
• Mobile & Hardware Integration: Drive the development of Clover’s Android-based POS software, ensuring seamless integration between custom hardware, peripheral ecosystems, and the Clover App Market.
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Partner closely with Product, Design, and Sales leadership to align engineering output with market demands and business growth targets.

Required Qualifications

• Experience: Minimum 15 years of progressive experience in software engineering, with at least 7+ years in executive leadership (VP or Sr. Director) managing large-scale organizations 
• Domain Expertise: Deep knowledge of the POS ecosystem, specifically within Restaurant (FSR/QSR) and Food/beverages industry
• Omnichannel Depth: Proven experience building systems that synchronize In-store (Card-Present) and eCommerce (CNP) data flows.
• Fluent in hands-on management of agile development and delivery management
• Experience establishing an architectural vision and developing robust and scalable software products or platforms using a modern technology stack
• Experience developing KPIs, standards and procedures to ensure consistent high quality
• Experienced in modern programming languages such as Java, JavaScript, REACT, Spring, RESTful/JSON  web services frameworks

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Technical Stack Expertise

• Cloud: Expert-level understanding of AWS/GCP, microservices architecture, and high-concurrency distributed systems.
• Android: Significant experience with Android OS at scale, including app performance optimization and hardware-software interfacing.
• Agentic AI: Familiarity with Agentic AI frameworks to enhance the POS and Software experience.
• Scaling Track Record: Demonstrated success in scaling an engineering team and a platform through hyper-growth phases (e.g., from 1M to 5M active merchants).

Education:

• BS/MS in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• MBA or equivalent leadership training is a plus.

Preferred Skills

• FinTech/Payments Background: Understanding of PCI compliance, EMVCo, and payment gateway integrations.

Salary Range

These pay ranges apply to employees in Sunnyvale, California. Pay ranges for employees in other states may differ.

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