Vice President of Engineering

Vice President of Engineering - Hybrid (M/W/F) NYC

About Us:

WireScreen, backed by Sequoia, is revolutionizing global intelligence with a mission to empower multinational companies, asset managers, and regulators to understand and optimize their supply chains and business partnerships. Founded by Pulitzer Prize-winning experts in investigative research and journalism, we're on a quest to redefine how the world perceives and manages risk in the business ecosystem.

Your Role: VP of Engineering

As the Vice President of Engineering at WireScreen, you'll spearhead the transformation of our engineering team into a powerhouse of innovation and excellence. You'll not only shape the technical direction of our products but also foster a culture of collaboration, transparency, and continuous growth. Your leadership will be instrumental in driving the development of our market-leading platform, enabling organizations worldwide to make informed investment decisions and mitigate supply chain risks.

What You'll Do:

• Scale our engineering team into a world-class organization, fueling the development of a market-validated product with limitless potential
• Lead and hone the end-to-end recruiting pipeline, ensuring we attract and retain top talent
• Strategically deploy talent across projects to maximize productivity and innovation
• Cultivate a psychologically safe work environment that unlocks each team member’s full potential
• Foster a culture of transparency, autonomy, and collaboration
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to actively prioritize features and deliver on the product roadmap
• Define and drive the high-level technical vision for our products
  
  
  

Who You Are/What You Have:

• 10 years of experience building and managing high-performing engineering teams
• Charismatic communicator with the ability to attract top talent by articulating compelling narratives around the company's vision
• Strong technical background with a deep understanding of software development fundamentals
• Proficient in navigating between high-level strategy and detailed execution, in alignment with the larger vision and roadmap
• Proven track record of balancing speed and product quality while effectively managing technical debt
• Thrives in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment with a strong bias for action
  
  
  

Ideally, You'll Also Have

• Experience managing distributed teams and ensuring the success of remote employees
  
  
  

Why WireScreen? Why Now?

At WireScreen, we're not just building a product; we're shaping the future of global trade and its impact on society. We foster a culture of collaboration, curiosity, and determination, where every team member is empowered to make a difference. Join us on this exhilarating journey to redefine the architecture of global business and build something truly extraordinary.

• The base pay range for this position is $275-325k per/year substantial equity and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience
  
  
  

Application Note: NO 3RD PARTY/AGENCIES AT THIS TIME

If you're ready to embark on an exciting adventure and contribute to building something special at WireScreen, apply now!