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VP, Desktop Engineering Leader - Synchrony
Software Engineer
Lead a high‑performing desktop engineering organization, driving the design, development, and delivery of secure, scalable applications across Windows, macOS, and Linux platforms while fostering a culture of continuous improvement and innovation.
About the role
Key Responsibilities
- Define and execute the strategic vision for the desktop engineering team, ensuring alignment with enterprise technology goals.
- Oversee end‑to‑end development of cross‑platform desktop applications, from architecture to production deployment.
- Champion best practices in secure coding, performance optimization, and automated testing across Windows, macOS, and Linux environments.
- Collaborate with product, security, and operations teams to integrate cloud services (Azure/AWS) and DevOps pipelines.
- Mentor and grow a diverse team of engineers, fostering a culture of innovation, ownership, and continuous learning.
Requirements
- 10+ years of experience in desktop software engineering with a proven track record of leading large, distributed teams.
- Deep expertise in Windows, macOS, and Linux application development, including .NET, C++, and Electron.
- Strong background in Agile methodologies, CI/CD, and cloud integration.
- Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and strategic thinking skills.
- Passion for building secure, high‑performance user experiences at scale.