VP of R&D

Join LeapXpert: Innovating the Future of Business Communication 

At LeapXpert, we're revolutionizing business communication by seamlessly integrating the familiarity of consumer messaging apps with enterprise-grade security and compliance.
 

As pioneers in responsible business communications, we empower employees and clients to connect through their preferred messaging platforms while upholding the highest standards of governance and security. 
 

Our mission is to transform workplace communication globally.
 

We've been recognized as a Visionary in Gartner's Magic Quadrant for Digital Communications Governance and Archiving Solutions, raised a $20 million Series B funding round—bringing our total funding to $60 million, and earned the trust of top-tier institutions worldwide, who rely on our platform daily to streamline client communications.
 

This is just the beginning—we're growing rapidly and we're seeking passionate, talented individuals to join our team. 
 

This is your opportunity to work on impactful projects using cutting-edge technologies alongside driven innovators from around the world.
 

 Apply now to be part of something revolutionary!
 

Why join us 

• Innovative Culture: Work at the cutting edge of business communication technology, with a product that’s changing the way Fortune 500 companies communicate. 

• Impactful Work: Your contributions will directly impact how millions of professionals connect and collaborate worldwide. 

• Global Team: Be part of a diverse, mission-driven team that values collaboration, innovation, and growth. 

• Growth Opportunities: With our rapid expansion, there are plenty of opportunities for professional growth and development. 

• Award-Winning Product: Join a company with a track record of success and recognition, including accolades like being named a Gartner Cool Vendor. 

About the role 

• Title: VP of R&D  

• Function: Engineering 

• Reporting: CEO  

• Location: UK/ EMEA   

Role Overview 

We are hiring a Vice President of R&D to lead and scale our engineering and product development organization across the region in EMEA and APAC. This executive will own delivery, architecture, technical strategy, and people leadership for our teams while partnering closely with global product, customer, and commercial stakeholders. Given LeapXpert’s positioning in regulated enterprise communications, this role requires strong experience in secure SaaS platforms, compliance-grade infrastructure, and enterprise-scale product delivery. 

What you’ll do

Technical Strategy & Architecture 

• Define and execute UK R&D roadmap aligned with global product strategy. 

• Oversee system architecture for scalability, security, and reliability. 

• Ensure best-in-class engineering standards (CI/CD, DevOps maturity, observability, SRE principles). 

• Drive AI-enabled innovation where applicable to platform evolution. 

Delivery & Execution 

• Own quarterly and annual engineering OKRs. 

• Ensure predictable release cycles and enterprise-grade SLAs. 

• Improve development velocity while maintaining compliance and quality. 

Leadership & Talent 

• Build and scale high-performing engineering teams (Backend, Frontend, QA, DevOps). 

• Develop Directors and Engineering Managers. 

• Establish succession planning and strong technical culture. 

• Recruit senior technical talent in UK/EU markets. 

Cross-Functional Partnership 

• Partner with Product, Customer Success, Security, and Sales Engineering. 

• Support enterprise deals requiring technical depth. 

• Engage with strategic customers on roadmap and architecture discussions. 

Governance & Compliance 

• Ensure alignment with data privacy, financial compliance, and regional regulatory standards. 

• Strengthen SOC2 / ISO/enterprise security posture (as applicable). 

 Required Skills and Qualifications
 

• 10–15+ years in engineering leadership; 5+ years at VP or Director level. 

• Experience scaling B2B SaaS in fintech, compliance-tech, communications, or cybersecurity. 

• Deep understanding of distributed systems and cloud-native architecture (AWS/Azure/GCP). 

• Demonstrated experience building teams of 40+ engineers. 

• Strong exposure to regulated industries (financial services preferred). 

• Experience operating in multi-region organizations (US/EMEA/APAC). 

Preferred Skills and Qualifications
 

• Ability to work across multiple time zones and manage a global team. 

• Experience in a fast-paced SaaS environment, driving operational improvements. 

Our Values
 

• Curiosity: We’re curious and future-focused.
   

• One Team: We’re one team, in many colors.
   

• Customer–Driven: We’re obsessed with the customer.
   

• Integrity: We don’t compromise on integrity.
   

• Excellence: We exemplify excellence
   

LeapXpert values diversity and inclusion as critical components of our culture and success. We believe a diverse team with various backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives fosters creativity, innovation, and mutual respect. We are committed to creating a welcoming and supportive environment where everyone can thrive regardless of ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, religion, or ability. We actively seek to recruit and retain talent from diverse communities and encourage all qualified candidates to apply.   Please submit your resume for consideration.