Vice President of Software Development

Vice President, Software Development Salary: $140,000 – $180,000 Durham, NC About the Role Measurement Incorporated is seeking a Vice President of Software Development to lead our engineering organization and drive the delivery of secure, scalable, and high-quality software solutions.

Reporting to the CEO, this role owns execution, engineering quality, and delivery outcomes, while the CTO defines overall technology strategy and architecture.

You will lead multiple development teams and Quality Assurance, advance Agile and AI-enabled development practices, and help institutionalize a modern software development lifecycle aligned with business priorities.

What You’ll Do Lead & Develop Teams Lead 3–4 software development teams and directly oversee the Quality Assurance function Coach and develop engineering managers and senior technical leaders Build a high-performing, accountable, and collaborative engineering culture Drive Modern Engineering Practices Champion Agile methodologies across teams Integrate AI-assisted development (e.g., Claude-based workflows) into daily engineering practices Define and institutionalize development standards and lifecycle processes in partnership with the PMO Continuously improve engineering processes to increase productivity and quality Deliver High-Quality Software Own delivery outcomes across teams, including quality, predictability, and timeliness Ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and aligned to strategic priorities Support reliable platforms for large-scale assessment and operational programs Shape Technical Execution (Hands-On Leadership) Partner with the CTO to implement scalable, maintainable, and reliable solutions Promote strong engineering standards and architectural discipline Ensure modern DevOps practices (CI/CD, automated testing, infrastructure-as-code) Evaluate and validate tools, frameworks, and emerging technologies through hands-on prototyping and practical implementation Ensure Quality, Security & Performance Embed secure software development practices (secure SDLC) across all teams Support compliance, security reviews, and risk mitigation efforts Define and manage engineering performance using metrics such as delivery predictability, cycle time, defect rates, and team productivity Manage engineering budget, including staffing, tools, and platform investments Collaborate Across the Organization Partner with PMO, technology operations, product, scoring operations, and program teams Communicate priorities, risks, and progress clearly to executive leadership Contribute to long-term technology strategy and platform planning Build Organizational Capability Strengthen engineering leadership and long-term organizational capability Foster a culture of innovation, accountability, and continuous improvement What You Bring Required Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field 10+ years of progressive software engineering leadership experience Experience managing multiple teams through engineering managers Strong expertise in Agile methodologies Experience implementing AI-assisted development practices Deep understanding of modern architecture, scalable systems, and secure SDLC Preferred Master’s degree or MBA Experience with AI-enabled platforms (e.g., Claude or similar tools) Experience in regulated or secure data environments Experience building enterprise-scale, high-volume platforms Cloud experience (AWS, Azure, or GCP) Why Join Measurement Incorporated? Lead a growing engineering organization with meaningful impact Help shape the future of AI-enabled software development Build platforms that support large-scale education and assessment programs Hybrid work environment with a mix of in-office and remote work.