Quarterhill Inc. · 1 hour ago
Vice President, Technology & Software Development
Frisco, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
10+ years expQuarterhill Inc. is seeking a Vice President, Technology & Software Development to lead the strategy, design, and delivery of the company’s next generation of software platforms and products. The role involves shaping the software roadmap, driving development practices, and ensuring alignment with business priorities while partnering with various teams to deliver scalable solutions.
Computer Software
Responsibilities
Define and own the long-term strategy for Quarterhill’s software platforms and new product development
Establish a clear roadmap for platform modernization, new software initiatives, and future capabilities
Evaluate build vs. buy decisions and emerging technologies to support business growth and innovation
Provide senior leadership and direction for new software development initiatives across the organization
Set architectural principles and development standards to ensure scalability, performance, and reliability
Promote modern software development practices, including cloud-native architectures, CI/CD pipelines, and automation
Work through engineering leadership to ensure effective execution of software strategy and delivery
Provide guidance and direction to the VP of Engineering and other technical leaders as appropriate
Align software development priorities with delivery capacity and organizational goals
Partner closely with Product Management to translate product vision and customer needs into executable software plans
Collaborate with Operations, Sales, and Client Delivery teams to ensure new software solutions are practical, scalable, and customer-ready
Participate in key customer and stakeholder discussions as a senior software leader
Drive continuous improvement in software quality, performance, and developer productivity
Identify and address technical debt and legacy constraints that limit innovation or scalability
Champion innovation while maintaining disciplined delivery and risk management
Support budget planning and investment decisions related to software platforms and development initiatives
Monitor progress against software roadmaps, delivery milestones, and value realization
Use data and metrics to inform prioritization and decision-making
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field; advanced degree preferred
10+ years of experience in software development, including senior leadership roles
Proven experience leading enterprise-scale software platforms and new product development
Strong background in cloud-native architectures and modern software development practices
Demonstrated ability to set technical direction and lead through influence rather than direct execution
Strong business acumen and ability to balance innovation with operational realities
Benefits
Paid days off ( i. e. vacatio n, sick days, bereavement leave)
Health and Dental plans
Retirement plans
Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP)
Employee referral program
Company
Quarterhill Inc.
Driving the future of transportation further, faster, smarter.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase