Overview
The Vice President of Engineering for the Planning, Economics & Reserves Software Suite will lead all aspects of engineering execution and delivery across a critical domain in our energy software portfolio. This role requires a unique combination of deep technical expertise, oil & gas domain knowledge, and a proven track record of scaling cloud-based enterprise software products. Reporting to the Chief Product & Technology Officer, you will be responsible for setting technical direction, building high-performing teams, and delivering robust, modern SaaS solutions that meet the evolving needs of upstream operators.
Responsibilities
Engineering Leadership
1. Lead multiple engineering teams responsible for developing the Planning, Petroleum Economics, and Reserves product suite.
2. Establish and enforce modern software engineering practices (Agile, CI/CD, DevOps, microservices/containerization).
3. Ensure quality, scalability, and performance across all applications, with a focus on cloud-native SaaS architectures.
Technical Strategy & Execution
4. Translate product vision and business requirements into clear engineering roadmaps and delivery plans.
5. Guide architectural decisions and technology adoption, ensuring alignment with long-term platform goals.
6. Promote the integration of AI, data science, and advanced analytics into applications
Domain Expertise & Product Alignment
7. Apply a deep understanding of the upstream oil & gas lifecycle, including economic modeling (e.g., NPV, IRR, sensitivities) and reserves reporting standards (e.g., PRMS, SEC).
8. Collaborate with product managers and customers to ensure technical solutions meet real-world planning and reserves workflows.
9. Leverage familiarity with industry-standard tools (e.g., ARIES, ValNav, Merak) to inform design and differentiation.
Team Development & Culture
10. Recruit, develop, and retain top-tier engineering talent across backend, frontend, QA, DevOps, and data science functions.
11. Foster a culture of innovation, accountability, and continuous improvement across global, cross-functional teams.
12. Provide mentorship and career growth paths for senior engineering leaders and architects.
Cross-Functional Collaboration
13. Partner with Product, UX, Customer Success, and Commercial teams to ensure alignment from roadmap to release.
14. Act as a key technical stakeholder in customer engagements, sales opportunities, and strategic planning efforts.
15. And other duties as assigned.
Requirements
16. Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Computer Science or a related field.
17. 10+ years of software engineering experience, with at least 5 years in technical leadership roles.
18. Proven success delivering enterprise-grade, cloud-based software platforms in a SaaS model.
19. Deep understanding of the upstream asset lifecycle and core economic/reserves concepts (e.g., decline curves, type curves, NPV, IRR, categories of reserves).
20. Strong knowledge of Agile development, CI/CD pipelines, DevOps culture, and containerized application deployment (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes).
21. Experience integrating AI/ML, advanced analytics, or data science into engineering solutions.
22. Proven experience with transformative application modernization at enterprise scale.
23. Experience leading globally distributed teams across multiple cultures and timezones.
24. Ability to balance maintenance and “run the business” activities with innovation and “change the business” initiatives.
25. Experience with scaling early MVP / prototypes to production to scale.
26. Experience with modernization and cloud efforts.
27. Previous experience owning a P&L and budget.
Preferred Skills
28. Experience directly supporting oil and gas planning, petroleum economics, or reserves workflows
29. Background in data-driven forecasting, scenario modeling, or portfolio optimization using AI/ML.
Additional Details
30. Background Check: The successful candidate will need to successfully complete the following clearances: Criminal History Check, Education Verification, Employment Verification, Driver’s License Verification and passport/ID validation.
31. Visa Sponsorship: Employment eligibility to work with Quorum Software in the United States is required as the company will not pursue visa sponsorship for this position. The successful candidate will be required to ensure they maintain and renew any visas or permits that grant employment eligibility where applicable.
About Quorum Software
Quorum Software connects people and information across the energy value chain. Twenty years ago, we built the first software for gas plant accountants. Pipeline operators came next, followed by land administrators, pumpers, and planners. Since, Quorum has helped thousands of energy workers with business workflows that optimize profitability and growth. Our vision for the future connects the global energy ecosystem through cloud-first software, data standards, and integration. The trusted source of decision-ready data for 1,+ companies, Quorum Software makes the essential connections that let us work better together in the connected energy workplace. For more information, visit quorumsoftware.com.
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