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!
What We Do
At WireScreen, we’re not just building a corporate intelligence platform, we are reinventing how multinational corporations, governments and law enforcement agencies make critical decisions.
In this era of heightened geopolitical scrutiny, it’s never been more challenging or consequential to understand who you are doing business with. We are building the platform that puts this actionable intelligence just a few clicks away.
Our sophisticated software platform helps shine a light on global supply chains, surface regulatory exposure, and provides insights that drive due diligence and compliance. We eliminate the noise and mundane aspects of corporate data and illuminate the stories and relationships that matter.
Why Work With Us
We’re simultaneously building a powerful global intelligence platform and an award-winning weekly digital news magazine, which reports on one of the biggest stories of our time. Join our team to make an impact and help bring transparency to complex dealings of global businesses. Learn and work alongside talented colleagues on this exciting journey.
