VP Software, Technology

At A Glance

We’re one of the fastest-growing companies in unattended retail tech - 150+ people, 6 countries, hundreds of customers, and a product that’s redefining how the world shops.

We work at the intersection of hardware and software, delivering an industry-leading cloud platform ‘Vendlive’ that powers our global unattended retail network. From managing distributed networks of smart retail systems (eg: vending machines and smart fridges) to designing and manufacturing complete point-of-sale hardware, we own the full technology stack - and we’re just getting started.

As we continue to scale, we’re looking for an experienced, hands-on VP Software to lead our software engineering and infrastructure teams. You’ll initially be overseeing a team of approximately 25 engineers (distributed in Europe between the UK, Portugal and Croatia), growing to 35+ within the next 9-12 months. This is a newly created role which is instrumental to increase capacity and support our continued growth.

You’ll be reporting directly to the Chief Technology & Product Officer (CPTO), and working alongside our VP Product, Head of Data, and a (yet to be appointed) Head of Hardware Engineering. You will also be working closely with other departments including our Operations/IT and Commercial teams to deliver market-leading products.

What You'll Do

• Own our software architecture, ensuring systems are designed according to best practice, in a harmonised way across modules/components and teams, are maintainable and remain performant as we scale.
• Own the design, implementation, and scaling of our software infrastructure (AWS with ECS, Terraform, SQS/MQ), stress testing ahead of the curve, ensuring it meets our future needs.
• Oversee our application and infrastructure security, ensuring we follow best practices, implement the necessary monitoring and alerting services, and work closely with third parties for auditing and compliance where required.
• Oversee the evolution of our technology stack, balancing innovation, stability and time to market on strategic commercial opportunities.
• Attract, grow and retain exceptional engineering talent that is both a cultural fit and ensures we continuously strive for excellence.
• Define and uphold engineering excellence, including coding standards and best practices across all software teams whilst nurturing a culture focused on ownership, innovation, and continuous improvement.
• Lead our agile engineering teams to deliver software that integrates seamlessly with our hardware products (alongside the future Head of Hardware Engineering).

What You'll Bring

• Experience growing a software organisation to 50+ in a previous role, preferably in a product involving hardware and SaaS, IoT, edge computing, or embedded systems.
• Knowledge of Agile development methodologies, but also WAgile crossover methodologies, as working with hardware products (on much longer development and certification timelines) introduces specific constraints on agility.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent industry experience.
• Experience working within an organisation utilising a similar technology stack (Linux/Python/VueJS) (preferred, not required).
• A strategic thinker with exceptional leadership, decision-making, emotional intelligence and people management skills.

Why Join Us

• Competitive compensation.
• Participation in our Employee Stock Option Plan.
• A chance to shape the future of unattended retail technology across the globe.
• Main offices in Zurich, London, and satellite offices in 3 other countries.
• The usual: budget for personal development, benefits for your well-being, and some decent swag.

About us

Boost inc is a global leader in unattended retail technology, redefining traditional vending by transforming it into modern, digital retail experiences. Headquartered in Switzerland, with a dedicated technology hub in the UK, our team of over 150 professionals works across Zurich, London, and offices in four additional countries. Since our founding, we’ve empowered more than 400 customers across Europe and beyond - including vending operators, OEMs, and consumer brands - with cutting-edge solutions designed to drive operational efficiency, business growth, and engaging consumer experiences.