VP, Technology

Velo3D

Job Location:

Fremont, CA - USA

Monthly Salary: $ 300000 - 367000

Posted on: Yesterday

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Position Overview:

The Vice President of Technology is responsible for defining and executing the companys end-to-end technology strategy across hardware software applications engineering process engineering and product development. This leader ensures technology investments directly support commercial growth manufacturing scale product innovation and operational excellence.

In a small but scaling additive manufacturing organization this role requires both strategic leadership and hands-on execution driving alignment between engineering manufacturing and business priorities.

Responsibilities

Technology Strategy and Leadership

Define and execute the companys technology roadmap aligned with business objectives product strategy and customer requirements
Build and lead a high-performing multidisciplinary engineering organization spanning hardware software applications and process engineering
Establish technology priorities resource allocation and execution plans to support scaling operations
Partner with executive leadership to translate market opportunities into technical capability development

Product and Platform Development

Lead end-to-end product development including additive manufacturing systems materials integration software platforms and application solutions
Ensure new product introduction processes are structured predictable and aligned with commercialization timelines
Drive innovation in machine performance reliability throughput and cost efficiency
Balance near-term delivery commitments with longer-term platform strategy

Additive Manufacturing Process Excellence

Oversee development and optimization of additive manufacturing processes including parameter development qualification and repeatability
Ensure process capability supports customer requirements across industries such as aerospace defense medical or industrial applications
Establish best practices for design for additive manufacturing validation and production readiness
Drive continuous improvement initiatives to improve yield cycle time and scalability

Software and Applications Engineering

Lead development of software systems including machine control workflow automation data analytics and customer-facing applications
Ensure integration between hardware platforms and software ecosystems
Build strong applications engineering capability to support customer adoption and technical sales efforts
Develop technical documentation training frameworks and deployment methodologies

Operational and Organizational Leadership

Implement clear engineering execution frameworks including roadmap governance prioritization and performance tracking
Establish strong cross-functional collaboration with Manufacturing Supply Chain Quality Sales and back-office functions.
Develop workforce planning strategy to support company growth and technology maturity
Manage technology budget external partners and vendor relationships

What Success Looks Like

A clearly defined and communicated technology roadmap aligned to revenue and scale objectives
Predictable product development execution and successful product launches
Scalable additive manufacturing processes with improved reliability and throughput
Strong engineering leadership bench and clear organizational accountability
Technology investments that materially improve company competitiveness and margin

Requirements

12 years of progressive engineering leadership experience including executive or senior leadership roles
Demonstrated experience in additive manufacturing technologies (metal or polymer)
Proven track record leading multidisciplinary teams across hardware software and manufacturing process engineering
Experience scaling technology organizations in small to mid-size manufacturing or deep-tech environments
Strong commercial mindset with ability to align technical strategy to business outcomes

Preferred

Experience developing industrial equipment production platforms or advanced manufacturing systems
Background in aerospace defense medical devices or high-reliability industries
Familiarity with qualification frameworks regulatory requirements or government customers
Advanced degree in Mechanical Engineering Materials Science Electrical Engineering or related field

Leadership Competencies

Strategic clarity with operational rigor
Ability to set direction and drive execution in ambiguous environments
Strong decision-making and prioritization capability
Credibility with highly technical teams
Collaborative executive presence

About the Company:

Velo Velo3D Sapphire and Intelligent Fusion are registered trademarks of Velo3D Inc. Without Compromise Flow Flow Developer and Assure are trademarks of Velo3D Inc.

With the only SupportFree laser powder bed fusion capability we enable on-demand manufacturing of production quality Titanium Inconel and Aluminum parts with an unprecedented degree of design freedom and quality control. The VELO3Daward-winning solution includes an integrated offering of hardware and software: Sapphire metal AM production printer Flow print preparation software Assure quality assurance and control system and an integrated manufacturing process that runs throughout the printing operation.

Our team enjoys excellent benefits including healthcare coverage and 401(K) employer contributions. We believe in transparency and recognizing exceptional efforts through our monthly all-hands meetings and team member appreciation awards.

Our job titles may span more than one career level. The starting base salary for this full-time position is between $300000 and $367000. This salary range reflects the minimum and maximum target for this position in the U.S. The actual base pay is dependent upon many factors such as work experience job-related skills related education work location and market demands. The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the addition to a competitive base salary and a comprehensive benefits package this position may be eligible for other forms of compensation such as participation in a bonus and equity program as applicable.

Velo3D provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to and prohibits discrimination and harassment based on race color religion age sex national origin disability medical condition genetic information military or veteran status sexual orientation gender identity or expression or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment including recruiting hiring placement promotion termination layoff recall transfer leaves of absence compensation and training.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process such as reviewing applications analyzing resumes or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed please contact us.

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Position Overview:The Vice President of Technology is responsible for defining and executing the companys end-to-end technology strategy across hardware software applications engineering process engineering and product development. This leader ensures technology investments directly support commerci...