VP of Engineering - Fintech

Harnham; New York (NY); On-site; USD 325,000 - 350,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading cybersecurity firm in New York City is seeking a Vice President of Engineering to oversee a global team of 150+ professionals. This role involves leading customer-facing applications, integrating fintech platforms, and advancing AI adoption. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years' experience in fintech, strong leadership skills, and a strategic mindset to foster innovation in a dynamic environment. Competitive compensation includes a base salary, bonus, and comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience leading commercial software development teams.
• Demonstrated success within scaling fintech organizations with customer‑facing products.
• Deep experience designing and operating large‑scale, real‑time systems.
• Comfortable in matrixed companies with a startup mindset.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of customer‑facing applications across mobile and web.
• Drive integration of existing products with newly acquired fintech platforms.
• Advance AI adoption across both products and internal operations.
• Scale platforms to support large‑scale, high‑throughput environments.
• Shape business and technology strategy with executive leadership.

Skills

Leadership of software development teams

Experience in fintech organizations

Knowledge of regulatory requirements

Expertise in real-time systems

Technical skills in Java, React, or Scala

Strategic thinking

AI-powered innovation

Job description

Compensation

$325,000–$350,000 base + 40% bonus + RSUs

About the Company

Harnham is partnering with a Fortune 500 leader in cybersecurity and digital trust, combining the scale of a global enterprise with the agility of a startup culture. The company protects hundreds of millions of users worldwide, boasts best-in‑class retention, and maintains an unwavering commitment to innovation.

Its platform processes over half a million telemetry events per second, and following a major fintech acquisition in 2025, the organization has significantly expanded its footprint in New York City.

The Role

They are looking for a Vice President of Engineering to oversee a global engineering organization of 150+ professionals, supported by approximately 10 direct reports. This is a highly visible, reporting directly to the C‑suite.

Key Responsibilities

• Leading the development of customer‑facing applications across mobile and web, as well as core backend and infrastructure initiatives.
• Driving the integration of existing products with newly acquired fintech platforms to unlock and maximize strategic value.
• Advancing AI adoption across both products and internal operations, with AI solutions already live in production and a target of achieving 30%+ productivity improvements.
• Scaling platforms to support large‑scale, real‑time, high‑throughput environments.
• Shaping business and technology strategy in close partnership with senior executive leadership.

Ideal Candidate Profile

• 10+ years of experience leading commercial software development teams.
• Demonstrated success within scaling fintech organizations with customer‑facing products (e.g., Stripe, Plaid, Chime, Chase, Capital One).
• Experience with regulatory requirements is a plus.
• Deep experience designing and operating large‑scale, real‑time systems.
• Strong technical grounding, with experience in Java, React, or Scala preferred; background in platform or system migrations is a plus.
• Ability to thrive in a fast‑moving Fortune 500 environment with a startup mindset; comfortable in matrixed companies.
• Strategic, forward‑looking leader with a strong interest in AI‑powered innovation.

Benefits

The compensation package contains a base salary, bonus, RSUs and a comprehensive benefits package.

How to Apply

Please register your interest by sending your CV via the Apply link on this page.