Backbase
The VP Engineering role sets and enforces global engineering standards and Secure SDLC practices, serving as the senior craft and standards leader for the Hyderabad superhub. This position is responsible for raising the local hiring and performance bar, building Staff+ talent density, and making Hyderabad a visible benchmark for engineering excellence. The role involves owning the engineering career framework, advising on architecture and quality, and scaling excellence through mentorship and targeted enablement.
Headquarters
Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands
Company Size
1001-5000 employees
Founded
2003
Backbase is an AI-native Banking Operating System (Banking OS) that unifies customers, employees, and AI agents across digital channels, front-office, and banking operations on a single platform. Trusted by 120+ banks worldwide, its Unified Frontline coordinates the full scope of customer engagement — including onboarding, servicing, payments, and lending operations — with shared context and explicit authorization for every action. Through its acquisition of Kasisto and a layered architecture spanning orchestration, intelligence, and connectivity, Backbase enables financial institutions across retail, commercial, private, and wealth management banking to automate operations and modernize customer experiences.
Headquarters
San Francisco, CA
Company Size
201-500 employees
Founded
2018
Industry
Technology
Glassdoor Rating
4.2 / 5
Sarah Johnson
Chief Executive Officer
Michael Chen
Chief Technology Officer
Emily Williams
VP of Engineering
David Rodriguez
VP of Product
Jessica Thompson
Chief Financial Officer
Andrew Park
VP of Sales
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