VP of Software Development - Atlas AI

About Cognite

Embark on a transformative journey with Cognite, a global SaaS forerunner in leveraging AI and data to unravel complex business challenges through our cutting-edge offerings including Cognite Atlas AI, an industrial agent workbench, and the Cognite Data Fusion (CDF) platform. We were awarded the 2022 Technology Innovation Leader for Global Digital Industrial Platforms & Cognite was recognized as 2024 Microsoft Energy and Resources Partner of the Year . In the realm of industrial digital transformation, we stand at the forefront, reshaping the future of Oil & Gas, Chemicals, Pharma and other Manufacturing and Energy sectors. Join us in this venture where AI and data meet ingenuity, and together, we forge the path to a smarter, more connected industrial future.

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Impact: Cogniters strive to make an impact in all that they do. We are result-oriented, always asking ourselves.

Ownership: Cogniters embrace a culture of ownership. We go beyond our comfort zones to contribute to the greater good, fostering inclusivity and sharing responsibilities for challenges and success. 

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We are seeking a customer-focused VP of Software Development to lead our software organization in Phoenix. This is a manager of managers role.  In this role, you will be responsible for staffing the organization of 40-60 resources, and operating this organization to drive the development of industry-leading AI powered technologies that transform industrial operations and make every data interaction intuitive, effortless, seamless, and empowering. Your work will directly impact industrial efficiency and sustainability, which is critical to our mission of powering a high-tech, sustainable, and profitable industrial future.

The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of leading high-performing technology teams, a deep understanding of industrial software and AI best practices, and a passion for driving innovation. As a seasoned technical leader, you will have a demonstrated history building and leading organizations with a strong track record of delivering large-scale, industrial-facing technologies, built on scalable architecture. You will be adept at mobilizing multi-team, multi-disciplinary organizations while staying connected with industrial customers and dive deep on user experience, architecture, and technical details. You will work across organizations and disciplines (e.g. Product, Program, Data Science, Design and Engineering) to identify capabilities, influence design, architecture and development of shared services and orchestrate solutions.

• Lead a team of software developers & software development managers to identify, evaluate, and implement industrial AI technologies and data fusion capabilities.
• Collaborate closely with industrial domain experts to deeply understand pain points, unmet needs, and opportunities to enhance operational efficiency through AI and data liberation
• Research the latest advancements in areas like industrial AI, process optimization, and data contextualization to identify applicable solutions
• Oversee the development of AI agents, data fusion capabilities, and other industrial software tools that allow customers to unlock the value of their operational data
• Leverage generative AI capabilities to create intelligent industrial agents, automate complex workflows, and streamline industrial operations
• Establish robust testing and measurement frameworks to continuously optimize the performance and user experience of industrial AI technologies
• Partner with IT, security, and compliance teams to ensure all industrial-facing systems meet enterprise standards for privacy, data protection, and reliability in industrial environments
• Serve as a technical leader and subject matter expert, educating senior stakeholders on emerging trends and the strategic value of industrial AI
• Hire, develop, and lead a high-performing team of software managers and engineers focused on industrial transformation

• Bachelor's degree in Computer science or related field.
• 12+ years of software engineering experience.
• 8+ years of demonstrated experience managing engineering managers.
• Understanding of software engineering practices & best practices for the full software development life cycle including coding standards, build processes, testing, and operations.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

• Demonstrated experience leading development teams, with a focus on industrial software, IoT, or data-intensive applications
• Extensive background in AI, machine learning, industrial data processing, and related disciplines
• Proven track record of taking emerging technologies from research to production-ready industrial solutions
• Experience deploying and optimizing industrial software platforms, data fusion systems, AI agents, and other industrial AI tools
• Familiarity with industrial operations, process manufacturing, energy sector, or related industrial domains
• Experience with time-series data, industrial protocols, and operational technology (OT) environments
• Strong business acumen and ability to align technology strategy with industrial transformation goals
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills with industrial customers and domain experts

Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and people of colour are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. We are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyways. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

A snapshot of our many perks and benefits as a Cogniter

* Competitive Compensation including base plus bonus

* 401(k) with 4% employer matching

* Health, Dental, Vision & Disability Coverages with premiums fully covered for employees and all dependents

* Unlimited PTO + flexibility to enjoy it

* 18 Company Holidays including the week between Christmas & New Years

* Paid Parental Leave Program

* Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP)

* Employee Referral Program

* In office catered lunches 3x per week via Colorfull Catering + Fully Stocked Fridges in the offices

* Join a team of 70 different nationalities 🌐 with Diversity, Equality and Inclusion (DEI) in focus 🤝.

* A highly modern and fun working environment with sublime culture across the organization, follow us on Instagram @cognitedata 📷 to know more

* Opportunity to work with and learn from some of the best people on some of the most ambitious projects found anywhere, across industries

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Why choose Cognite? 🏆 🚀

* Join us in making a real and lasting impact in one of the most exciting and fastest-growing new software companies in the world. 

* We have repeatedly demonstrated that digital transformation, when anchored on strong DataOps, drives business value and sustainability for clients and allows front-line workers, as well as domain experts, to make better decisions every single day. 

* Cognite Earns 2023 Microsoft Partner of the Year Award; Recognized as a Global Leader in Energy & Resources and Industrials & Manufacturing

* Frost & Sullivan named Cognite a Technology Innovation Leader!

* Built In 2024 Best Places to Work in Austin, TX and Houston, TX

* Cognite Recognized as 2024 Microsoft Energy and Resources Partner of the Year

* Most recently Cognite Data Fusion® Achieved Industry First DNV Compliance for Digital Twins 🥇

Apply today!

If you're excited about the opportunity to work at Cognite and make a difference in the tech industry, we encourage you to apply today! We welcome candidates of all backgrounds and identities to join our team.

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Equal Opportunity

Cognite is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment at work and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive the same level of consideration for employment; everyone we hire will receive the same level of consideration for training, compensation, and promotion. 

We ask for gender as part of our application because we want to ensure equal assessment in the recruitment process. Your answer will help us reach this commitment! However, the question about gender is optional and your choice not to answer will not affect the assessment of your application in any way.