VP Engineering Jobs in Texas

VP Engineering jobs in Texas are concentrated in Austin, Dallas, and Houston, where technology companies, defense contractors, and energy firms maintain large engineering organizations and compete actively for senior technical leadership. Dell Technologies, Texas Instruments, and Lockheed Martin are among the established employers with deep roots in the state that regularly hire at this level. Demand is strongest for vp engineering candidates with expertise in cloud infrastructure, embedded systems, and hardware-software integration. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.

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Overview

Open roles32
Top employerGoldman Sachs
Top cityDallas, TX
Cities hiring8
Work type57% Remote
Top industryTechnology

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Humana
Associate Vice President, Interoperability Engineering
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Humana
Added 1d ago
Associate Vice President, Interoperability Engineering
Humana
Dallas, Texas
Business Strategy
Product Management
Project Management
$189k - $261k/yr
10,000+

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Flex
VP Automation & Advanced Manufacturing Engineering
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Flex
Added 2d ago
VP Automation & Advanced Manufacturing Engineering
Flex
Austin, Texas
Business Strategy
Product Management
Master's degree in business administration
10,000+

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Fluence Energy
VP Systems Engineering
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Fluence Energy
Added 2w ago
VP Systems Engineering
Fluence Energy
Houston, Texas
Business Strategy
Product Management
Project Management
Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering
1,001-5,000

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WSP
Vice President, Structural Engineering (Buildings)
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WSP
Added 2w ago
Vice President, Structural Engineering (Buildings)
WSP
Dallas, Texas
Executive Leadership & C-Suite
Program Management
Project Management
Bachelor's degree in engineering

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Goldman Sachs
Engineering - Data Platform - Technical Program Manager - Vice President - Dallas
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Goldman Sachs
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Engineering - Data Platform - Technical Program Manager - Vice President - Dallas
Goldman Sachs
Dallas, Texas
Business Development
Growth Marketing
Marketing
Master's degree in business administration
10,000+

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VP Engineering Jobs by City in Texas

Where Texas roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Austin
10 jobs
Irving
3 jobs
Houston
2 jobs
Plano
1 job
Cedar Park
1 job
Richardson
1 job
Farmers Branch
1 job

VP Engineering Job Market in Texas

A snapshot from current Texas openings, updated as new roles post.

Who's Hiring

Goldman Sachs
Goldman Sachs8 open roles
Information Technology Senior Management Forum
Information Technology Senior Management Forum3 open roles
Deloitte
Deloitte2 open roles

Top Industries Hiring

  • Technology & Software
  • Banking & Financial Services
  • Investment & Asset Management

What Texas Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in VP engineering jobs across Texas.

  • Bachelor's or master's degree in computer science, electrical engineering, or a related engineering discipline
  • Ten or more years of progressive engineering experience including direct management of engineering managers
  • Demonstrated ability to lead large distributed engineering teams and set technical direction at an organizational level
  • Experience owning engineering roadmaps, delivery timelines, and cross-functional collaboration with product and operations
  • History of recruiting, developing, and retaining senior engineering talent in competitive markets
  • Strong communication skills with the ability to represent engineering priorities to executive leadership and boards

VP Engineering Jobs in Texas: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a vp engineering in Texas?

Most vp engineering roles in Texas require a bachelor's degree in an engineering or computer science discipline, though a master's degree is common at larger organizations. There is no state-issued license required for software or engineering leadership roles in Texas, but engineers who oversee licensed professional engineering work may need staff with active Texas Professional Engineer licenses issued by the Texas Board of Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors. The typical path runs from senior engineer to engineering manager to director before reaching the VP level.

Which companies hire vp engineerings in Texas?

Texas vp engineering roles are posted by Goldman Sachs, Information Technology Senior Management Forum, and Deloitte and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Texas's mix of technology headquarters, defense and aerospace contractors, and energy sector engineering firms creates consistent demand for senior engineering leadership across industries.

Which Texas cities have the most vp engineering jobs?

Dallas, Austin, and Irving are the cities with the most vp engineering openings in Texas. Austin's concentration of technology company headquarters and high-growth startups drives the largest share of demand, while Dallas and Houston produce openings across defense, energy, and enterprise software companies with substantial Texas footprints.

Are there remote vp engineering jobs in Texas?

Yes, and more than most fields, since vp engineering is primarily a strategic and managerial role that can be performed remotely. About 57% of vp engineering openings tied to Texas are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, reflecting how common distributed leadership has become at this level. The portions of the role most amenable to remote work include roadmap planning, hiring, and stakeholder communication, while on-site presence is more common when the team works with physical hardware or sensitive government systems.

How can I get hired as a vp engineering in Texas with little or no experience?

The most realistic path into vp engineering without prior VP-level experience is to move up from a director of engineering role within the same organization. Texas employers such as large Austin-area technology companies and Dallas-based enterprise software firms regularly promote engineering directors who have managed managers and delivered on multi-team roadmaps. Building a record of cross-functional ownership, hiring, and technical strategy, combined with a master's degree or an MBA with a technology focus, strengthens a case for promotion or lateral entry into a first VP role.

Where can I find and apply to vp engineering jobs in Texas?

You can find and apply to vp engineering jobs in Texas on Migrate Mate, which lists current Texas openings at this level. Search the roles available, identify the ones that match your background and the industries you want to work in, and apply directly to the ones that fit.

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