VP of Data Science & Engineering

Vega is Hiring! VP of Data Science & Engineering for our direct Client located in Brooklyn, N.Y.

Our direct client is seeking to place VP of Data Science & Engineering. Seeking a dynamic and strategic leader with experience in IT, specializing in leading data-driven transformations for AI & machine learning initiatives. We are looking for a hands-on VP of Data Science & Engineering who can both build and architect while helping shape the future product and IP of the company.

This is not a pure leadership role. You will be in building pipelines, structuring data, and solving real problems, while also influencing what the company builds next.

What You ll Do:

• Build and optimize data pipelines and infrastructure across portfolio companies
• Collaborate directly with CFOs, CEOs, and PE stakeholders to solve data challenges
• Lead and execute data integration, cleaning, and structuring efforts
• Help define and shape product direction and internal IP
• Identify opportunities for AI-enabled capabilities within the platform
• Collaborate closely with founders on client delivery and scaling execution
• Contribute to building a repeatable, scalable data product offering

What We re Looking For:

• Strong experience in data engineering / data architecture
• Comfortable being hands-on (this is critical)
• Experience with tools such as Snowflake, data warehousing, ETL pipelines
• Ability to think beyond execution and contribute to product strategy
• Curiosity and interest in AI applications (deep AI expertise not required)
• Strong problem-solving mindset with a builder mentality
• Ability to operate in a fast-moving, ambiguous startup environment
• Experience working with private equity or portfolio companies
• Exposure to finance systems and FP&A data environments
• Having Startup or high-growth experience is a big plus!

If you are looking for the next step in your career - select "Apply Now" and a Vega staffing specialist will reach out to you.