VP, Technology

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Position Overview: The Vice President of Technology is responsible for defining and executing the company’s end-to-end technology strategy across hardware, software, applications engineering, process engineering, and product development.

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Position Overview:

The Vice President of Technology is responsible for defining and executing the company’s 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.

Define and execute the company’s 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nice to Have

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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

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 VELO3D award-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 $280,000 and $367,000. 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 future. In 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.