VP Engineering, Vertical Commerce Software
Calling all innovators - find your future at Fiserv. We're Fiserv, a global leader in Fintech and payments, and we move money and information in a way that moves the world. We connect financial institutions, corporations, merchants and consumers to one another millions of times a day - quickly, reliably, and securely. Any time you swipe your credit card, pay through a mobile app, or withdraw money from the bank, we're involved. If you want to make an impact on a global scale, come make a difference at Fiserv. Job Title VP Engineering, Vertical Commerce Software 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 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 $236,000.00 - $354,000.00 These pay ranges apply to employees in Sunnyvale, California. Pay ranges for employees in other states may differ. It is unlawful to discriminate against a prospective employee due to the individual's status as a veteran. For incentive eligible associates, the successful candidate is eligible for an annual incentive opportunity which may be delivered as a mix of cash bonus and equity awards in the Company’s sole discretion. Thank you for considering employment with Fiserv. Please: Apply using your legal name Complete the step-by-step profile and attach your resume (either is acceptable, both are preferable). Our commitment to Equal Opportunity: Fiserv is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other category protected by law. If you have a disability and require a reasonable accommodation in completing a job application or otherwise participating in the overall hiring process, please contact [email protected]. Please note our AskHR representatives do not have visibility to your application status. Current associates who require a workplace accommodation should refer to Fiserv’s Disability Accommodation Policy for additional information. Note to agencies: Fiserv does not accept resume submissions from agencies outside of existing agreements. Please do not send resumes to Fiserv associates. Fiserv is not responsible for any fees associated with unsolicited resume submissions. Warning about fake job posts: Please be aware of fraudulent job postings that are not affiliated with Fiserv. Fraudulent job postings may be used by cyber criminals to target your personally identifiable information and/or to steal money or financial information. Any communications from a Fiserv representative will come from a legitimate Fiserv email address. Apply To This Job