Vice President of Engineering

Company Overview: We are a fast-growing fintech startup dedicated to unlocking liquidity in private markets. Our innovative platform is transforming the way private equity and venture capital investments are managed, enabling greater access, transparency, and efficiency. We are looking for a visionary leader to join our team as the Vice President of Engineering, driving the technological strategy and execution that will propel our company to the next level.

“Stealth Fintech’s” strong founding team has worked together for more than a decade in fintech, venture investing, and venture banking and raised $21M from leading institutional investors.

Job Summary: As the Vice President of Engineering, you will lead our engineering team in building and scaling a cutting-edge platform that meets the complex needs of private market participants. You will play a critical role in shaping the technology strategy, overseeing the development process, and ensuring that our solutions are robust, secure, and scalable. This role requires a hands-on leader with a deep understanding of fintech, private equity, and venture capital, as well as a proven track record in scaling engineering teams and platforms at top-tier tech or financial services companies.

Key Responsibilities

• Leadership & Strategy:
• Develop and execute the engineering vision and strategy in alignment with the company’s overall business goals.
• Lead and mentor a high-performing engineering team, fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and excellence.
• Drive the technology roadmap, ensuring scalability, security, and performance of the platform.
• Platform Development & Scaling:
• Oversee the design, architecture, and development of our platform, ensuring it meets the needs of our customers in the private markets.
• Implement best practices in software development, deployment, and operations to achieve optimal performance and reliability.
• Scale the engineering team and platform to support rapid growth, including managing the challenges of a fast-paced startup environment.
• Collaboration & Stakeholder Management:
• Work closely with product management, operations, and other cross-functional teams to deliver features that meet customer needs and drive business outcomes.
• Engage with key stakeholders, including venture capital and private equity professionals, to understand their pain points and ensure our technology addresses them effectively.
• Represent the engineering function in executive meetings and provide regular updates on progress, challenges, and opportunities.
• Innovation & Continuous Improvement:
• Stay ahead of industry trends and emerging technologies, leveraging them to enhance our platform and gain a competitive edge.
• Foster a culture of continuous learning and improvement, encouraging experimentation and the adoption of new tools and methodologies.
• Drive the adoption of automation and other efficiency improvements within the engineering team.
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• 10+ years of engineering experience, with at least 5 years in a leadership role at a top-tier tech or financial services company.
• Proven track record of building and scaling engineering teams and platforms, preferably within the fintech space.
• Deep understanding of private markets, including venture capital and private equity industries.
• Strong technical background with expertise in software development, architecture, and infrastructure.
• Excellent leadership and communication skills, with the ability to inspire and guide teams in a dynamic environment.
• Experience with Agile methodologies and a strong focus on delivery and execution.
• A passion for fintech and the mission of unlocking liquidity in private markets.
  
  

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a mission-driven company that is transforming the innovation economy.
• Lead and shape the engineering function at a high-growth startup.
• Work with a talented and passionate team in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.
• Competitive salary, equity, and benefits package.
  
  

Location: Office is located in Santa Monica, CA and the position is open to remote candidates.

Please Note: We are unable to offer visa sponsorship at this time. Candidates must be authorized to work in the USA without the need for visa sponsorship.

Benefits: “Stealth Fintech” offers competitive benefits including fully covered healthcare, dental, and vision plans, a 401k plan with a 5% match, unlimited PTO, and monthly phone and wellness stipends.