VP of Engineering Job New York New York USA,Software Development

Position: VP of Engineering - New York
Location: New York

The Role, In Plain English

You will own all of engineering at Reflexivity.

This role exists because the platform is scaling in users, data, and technical ambition.

You will lead multiple squads across AI, backend, data systems, and infrastructure.

Your job is to build a world-class engineering organization that ships reliably.

What You’ll Be Responsible For

Set technical strategy across AI, data, backend, and platform systems
Scale and lead high-performing engineering teams
Own delivery quality, system reliability, and long-term architecture
Partner closely with founders and product leadership
Make build vs buy decisions with speed and clarity
Create hiring standards that attract senior, high-signal engineers
Ensure AI systems are production-grade, not experimental

What “Good” Looks Like in This Role

After 3 months You understand every major system, team dynamic, and delivery bottleneck.

After 6 months Engineering velocity improves while system stability increases.

After 12 months Reflexivity runs on a scalable, resilient platform with a strong engineering culture.

Who You Are (Must-Haves)

10 plus years in engineering leadership roles
Significant experience in fintech or investment platforms
Built and scaled data-heavy, AI-powered systems in production
Led teams through rapid growth stages
Strong technical background in modern backend architectures
Comfortable diving into code and architecture when needed
Proven hiring and talent development track record

Nice-to-Haves (Not Deal Breakers)

Experience with LLM platforms or proprietary data products
Prior startup exit or scale-up experience

How We Work

In-office leadership presence matters
High ownership, low bureaucracy
Clear priorities and fast execution
Open technical debate with strong accountability

Why This Role Is Worth Your Time

Shape the core technology behind next-generation investment intelligence
Build a top-tier engineering organization from the inside
Direct influence on company trajectory and product success
Work at the frontier of AI, data, and finance

Compensation & Practicalities

Base salary: $250,000 to $300,000
Meaningful equity package
In-office in New York
No agency candidates

Apply if you want to build and lead a serious engineering organization solving hard problems. Do not apply if you prefer slow cycles, heavy process, or purely managerial roles.

$250,000—$300,000 USD

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