VP of Engineering — AI Platform Leader

Vico; New York (NY); On-site; USD 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity package

Inclusive environment

Job summary

Vico, based in New York, is seeking a VP of Engineering to lead its engineering team. This role involves managing engineering execution and supporting product and infrastructure direction. We are looking for an individual with 5–7 years of experience in engineering management, particularly in startup settings, and hands-on knowledge of large language models.

The ideal candidate will thrive in dynamic environments, demonstrating the ability to build teams and technology from the ground up. The role comes with a competitive compensation of $200,000 - $300,000 plus equity.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of engineering management or Tech Lead experience.
• Experience in fast-moving, resource-constrained startup environments.
• Hands-on experience with large language models in production.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of engineers across the development lifecycle.
• Translate company strategy into engineering roadmaps and priorities.
• Own engineering strategy, delivery cadence, and code quality.

Skills

Engineering management

Tech Lead experience

Hands-on LLM experience

Communication skills

Startup experience

Tools

Python

React

PostgreSQL

GCP

Job description

Vico, based in New York, is seeking a VP of Engineering to lead its engineering team. This role involves managing engineering execution and supporting product and infrastructure direction. We are looking for an individual with 5–7 years of experience in engineering management, particularly in startup settings, and hands-on knowledge of large language models.

The ideal candidate will thrive in dynamic environments, demonstrating the ability to build teams and technology from the ground up. The role comes with a competitive compensation of $200,000 - $300,000 plus equity.