Genesis10 is currently seeking a VP of Engineering - Hybrid position with a Financial Technology Company located in New York, NY. This is a direct hire opportunity. We are looking for a VP of Engineering to lead high-performing teams and drive predictable, high-quality delivery as the company scales beyond Series A. This role is critical in evolving the engineering organization from early-stage execution to a more structured, scalable system without losing speed. The ideal candidate will help build an AI-first engineering organization, leveraging modern AI tooling and workflows to accelerate development and improve quality.
Responsibilities: - Own end-to-end delivery of critical product initiatives across multiple teams
- Drive predictable execution as the organization scales in size and complexity
- Introduce the right level of structure without slowing teams down
- Balance speed, scope, and quality in a fast-moving environment
- Build and evolve team structures as the company grows from Series A into later stages
- Hire, develop, and lead Engineering Managers and engineers
- Establish clear ownership boundaries, accountability, and team autonomy
- Evolve engineering processes from early-stage to scalable and introduce delivery metrics
- Ensure strong engineering fundamentals including testing, reliability, and production readiness
- Drive adoption of AI-assisted development tools and establish best practices
- Work closely with Product and Design to translate priorities into plans
- Partner with senior technical leadership on architecture and platform
Requirements: - Experience scaling an engineering organization from Series A through growth
- Experience growing from a few teams to multiple teams/organizational layers
- 8 years of software engineering experience
- 3 years of leadership experience, including managing managers
- Proven track record in high-growth environments
- Strong operator with consistent delivery and experience building teams
- Practical understanding of AI-assisted development tools in production
- Strong cross-functional partnership and communication skills
- Solid technical foundation and ability to engage in architectural discussions
Compensation: $220,000 - $300,000 annually, with equity options Benefits: If you have the described qualifications and are interested in this exciting opportunity, please apply! Ranked a Top Staffing Firm in the U.S. by Staffing Industry Analysts for six consecutive years, Genesis10 puts thousands of consultants and employees to work across the United States every year in contract, contract-for-hire, and permanent placement roles. With more than 300 active clients, Genesis10 provides access to many of the Fortune 100 firms and a variety of mid-market organizations across the full spectrum of industry verticals.
For contract roles, Genesis10 offers the benefits listed below. If this is a perm-placement opportunity, our recruiter can talk you through the unique benefits offered for that particular client. Benefits of Working with Genesis10: - Access to hundreds of clients, most who have been working with Genesis10 for 5-20 years.
- The opportunity to have a career-home in Genesis10; many of our consultants have been working exclusively with Genesis10 for years.
- Access to an experienced, caring recruiting team (more than 7 years of experience, on average.)
- Behavioral Health Platform
- Medical, Dental, Vision
- Health Savings Account
- Voluntary Hospital Indemnity (Critical Illness & Accident)
- Voluntary Term Life Insurance
- 401K
- Sick Pay (for applicable states/municipalities)
- Commuter Benefits (Dallas, NYC, SF, and Illinois)
For multiple years running, Genesis10 has been recognized as a Top Staffing Firm in the U.S., as a Best Company for Work-Life Balance, as a Best Company for Career Growth, for Diversity, and for Leadership, amongst others. To learn more and to view all our available career opportunities, please visit us at our website.
Genesis10 is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Candidates will receive consideration without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
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