VP of Engineering

Veza is leading the next wave of cybersecurity innovation as the AI powered identity security platform, built on the power of authorization data set. . Veza has assembled a world-class team of executives with deep domain, operational expertise to tackle identity-based threats that are increasingly prevalent across enterprises, and elite R&D teams that have developed and launched industry first products across the full identity security use cases 

With the rise of Agentic AI technologies, enterprises need platforms like Veza more than ever. There’s a clear opportunity to help customers on their IAM transformation initiatives and to define a new market category- and Veza is uniquely positioned to lead and win in this space.

Role & Responsibilities: 

VP of Engineering reporting directly to Co-Founder and CEO Tarun Thakur, the VP of Engineering will:

• Scale the engineering organization from 80 to 300+ team members while ensuring  innovation velocity and resource optimization—expanding existing teams and building new ones where needed.
  
  
• Build and mentor a high-performing engineering management bench, including engineering managers and technical directors, with a focus on short-term execution, product innovations, long-term mindset and do-it mindset.
  
  
• Implement best-in-class engineering processes and workflows that support efficient development, on-time product delivery, high-quality deliverables, and hands-on management of customers.
  
  
• Drive engineering teams to deliver critical technical milestones that enable product expansion, meet evolving customer requirements, and support seamless scalability during hyper-growth.
• Foster a strong, inclusive engineering culture rooted in innovation, collaboration, and accountability.
• Define and track key performance metrics and create transparent career development paths to support retention and long-term team success.
• Cross-functional collaboration to partner deeply and align with product teams, CS teams, support teams, and other functional groups.  Managing expectations and priorities effectively within a fast paced and competitive environment.

Professional Qualifications & Personal Characteristics

High Standards to Talent Acquisition and Development
Proven expertise in building strong, trust-based relationships, attracting top-tier talent, and coaching early-career engineers for long-term success. Adept at fostering high-performing teams and nurturing technical and leadership potential.

Process Optimization and Prioritization
Exceptional organizational skills with a track record of designing and implementing clear, scalable processes. Skilled in setting and managing priorities to drive execution and alignment across teams.

Rapid Growth Experience
Thrives in fast-paced, high-growth environments. Brings a strong ability to iterate quickly, simplify complex challenges, and deliver high-quality outcomes while scaling operations effectively.

Innovation Mindset and Deep Technical Expertise
Over 10 years of experience in software and SaaS leadership, with a focus on systems and security (optional) domains—including application security, cloud infrastructure, and data systems protection. Brings strategic and hands-on expertise in building secure, resilient platforms.

Personal Characteristics

• Exceptional People Leadership
• Low-Ego Leadership
  Leads with humility, values diverse perspectives, and prioritizes team success over personal accolades.
• Growth Mindset and Execution Mindset
  Embraces change, challenges assumptions, and fosters a culture of continuous learning and improvement.
• Hands-On Ownership
  Proactively takes initiative, addresses challenges head-on, and demonstrates a strong sense of accountability.

Supportive Collaboration
Builds trust through open communication, mutual respect, and a team-first mentality where ideas and feedback are welcomed.