VP, Engineering

Ladders; United States; Remote; USD 180,000 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous equity with an employee‑f ri

Transparent pay structure based on経験

Job summary

Ladders is seeking a VP of Engineering to lead product and platform evolution in a remote US-based role. The executive will guide engineering strategy in a transforming tech services leader, partnering with the C-suite to align technology with business priorities and drive AI initiatives.

This hands-on leader will build momentum through change, grow a high-performing team, and ensure strong technical credibility as the company scales.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of engineering leadership experience in fast-paced environments.
• Recent experience shipping software with AI tools.
• Proven ability to enhance executive team collaboration.
• Experience in shaping and executing strategic direction.
• Background in larger companies with startup risk tolerance.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, especially in remote settings.
• Familiarity with developer tools.

Responsibilities

• Shape the product and technology strategy in collaboration with the executive team.
• Build alignment and commitment among the executive team for shared goals.
• Help the organization navigate rapid changes and maintain motivation.
• Lead a high-performing engineering team toward strategic opportunities.
• Provide technical leadership and credibility in the AI transformation.

Skills

Engineering leadership

AI tools shipping

Executive collaboration

Strategic direction

Remote communication

Developer tools familiarity

Job description

For our client, we are seeking a VP, Engineering to join the team of a leader in the Technical Services space. This leader will guide engineering strategy at a time of significant transformation, partnering closely with the executive team to align technology direction with business priorities. The role calls for a hands‑on engineering executive who can build organizational commitment, maintain momentum through rapid change, and provide credible technical leadership as the company continues evolving its product and platform capabilities. The ideal candidate will bring experience leading teams in fast-paced environments and will help shape how the organization leverages AI to drive future growth.

Location: Remote - US based candidates only, no visa sponsorship available

Compensation: $180,000 – $220,000 annually

Responsibilities

• Shape the product and technology strategy in collaboration with the executive team
• Build alignment and commitment among the executive team for shared goals
• Help the organization navigate rapid changes and maintain motivation
• Lead a high-performing engineering team toward strategic opportunities
• Provide technical leadership and credibility in the AI transformation

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of engineering leadership experience in fast-paced environments
• Recent experience shipping software with AI tools
• Proven ability to enhance executive team collaboration
• Experience in shaping and executing strategic direction
• Background in larger companies with startup risk tolerance
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, especially in remote settings
• Familiarity with developer tools

Benefits

• Generous equity with an employee-friendly stock program
• Transparent pay structure based on experience
• Unlimited PTO for work-life balance
• Distributed-first culture with remote work flexibility
• Stipends for home office setup and internet
• Comprehensive benefits coverage for employees and dependents
• Up to 16 weeks of paid parental leave
• Annual development allowance

Our client is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet every qualification—your background could be exactly what this team needs.