Vice President of Software Engineering - Lending

Strativ Group; New York (NY); Remote; USD 280,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading FinTech company as the Vice President of Software Engineering and lead a talented team of engineers. This role offers an opportunity to shape the future of lending, drive innovation, and make a significant impact in a rapidly growing organization. With a commitment to diversity and inclusion, you'll work in a collaborative environment that values your contributions. The position comes with a competitive salary, performance bonuses, and excellent benefits, including top-tier health insurance and unlimited PTO. If you are a visionary leader with a passion for engineering, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Performance bonus scheme

Equity ownership

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Unlimited PTO

Paid Parental/Family Leave

Education reimbursement program

Qualifications

• 12+ years in engineering, leading high-performing teams.
• Expertise in scalable system design and implementation.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of engineers, ensuring operational efficiency.
• Collaborate with global stakeholders to define technology strategy.

Skills

Leadership

Engineering Management

Communication

Problem Solving

Stakeholder Management

Flexibility

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science

Master's Degree in Engineering

Job description

Vice President of Software Engineering - Lending

Vice President of Software Engineering - Lending

This range is provided by Strativ Group. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$280,000.00/yr - $400,000.00/yr

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We're exclusively working with a leading FinTech Lending scale-up based in the US, headquartered in New York, and are hiring remotely across the US. Founded in 2021 - with over $145m in Series-A funding through private equity & VC, they are scaling to build out their product and take over the market.

As VP of Engineering, you'll join & lead the team of 10 world-class engineers with Ex-FAANG backgrounds, PhD's from Berkelely, Harvard etc. With a vision to x2/x3 the team by the end of 2025. You will collaborate with global stakeholders, including the CTO, VP of Product and VP of Design.

Responsibilities

• You are the overall owner, responsible for designing, implementing, and monitoring all operations and critical performance metrics, and operational efficiency within engineering team.
• You are an inspirational leader, building, developing, and managing a rapdily growing engineering team.
• You are a visionary architect, collaborating with team leads to define our technology strategy and effectively communicate it across the organization as we scale.
• You are dedicated to solving problems and implementing solutions, establishing standards and procedures to ensure consistent adherence to quality standards.
• You are an advocate for a down-to-earth Engineering culture, leading by example to emphasize user impact and product delivery. You cultivate this culture as the team evolves, fostering leadership within the organization to strengthen it further.
• You are a truth seeker with obsessive curiosity, consistently asking "why" and proposing innovative ways to create a lasting impact.

Qualifications

• You want to build a significant global business and understand the critical role engineers play in achieving that mission.
• You have 12+ years experience in modern engineering practices, with a track record of leading, coaching, and mentoring high-performing engineering organizations - currently overseeing 100+ engineers in global operations.
• You possess extensive and robust computer science fundamentals, along with expertise in building and designing scalable and resilient systems. Your contributions significantly impact the broader engineering goals of the company.
• You have a successful track record of working with stakeholders to create engineering strategies and roadmaps, delivering impactful results both within and outside the company.
• You are an excellent communicator, recognizing the importance of balancing product knowledge and technical skills. You can coach other engineers and product managers on both aspects.
• You enjoy fostering an inspiring team environment that encourages idea sharing and values openness.
• You demonstrate flexibility to work across global time zones.
• Previous experience in FinTech, or AI is a plus

What they offer:

Join in shaping the future of Lending! We provide a chance to make a meaningful impact through collaboration with incredibly talented individuals who share our passion. Our greatest strength lies in our commitment to inclusion, recognizing that a diverse community is essential for achieving our mission. Along with a supportive environment, they offer:

• Competitive salary up to $400,000 base, performance bonus scheme and equity ownership in the company (Initial Offering ~$2-4m, with 4x 4-year forecast)
• Top-tier health, dental, and vision insurance for employees and their families
• Unlimited PTO and Paid Parental/Family Leave
• Education reimbursement program to support individual learning efforts

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Director

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Finance and Information Technology

• Industries

  Financial Services and Software Development

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