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VP of Engineering - New York
full-time•New York•$250k - $300k
About this role
<p data-start="3851" data-end="4223">You have scaled engineering teams building mission-critical fintech platforms.<br data-start="3929" data-end="3932">You know how to ship fast without creating technical debt disasters.<br data-start="4000" data-end="4003">You can translate product vision into systems, teams, and execution.<br data-start="4071" data-end="4074">You thrive where AI, data, and real-world financial impact intersect.<br data-start="4143" data-end="4146">If you have only operated in slow-moving enterprises, this will feel intense.</p>
<h2 data-start="4225" data-end="4256">The Role, In Plain English</h2>
<p data-start="4257" data-end="4564">You will own all of engineering at Reflexivity.<br data-start="4304" data-end="4307">This role exists because the platform is scaling in users, data, and technical ambition.<br data-start="4395" data-end="4398">You will lead multiple squads across AI, backend, data systems, and infrastructure.<br data-start="4481" data-end="4484">Your job is to build a world-class engineering organization that ships reliably.</p>
<h2 data-start="4566" data-end="4601">What You’ll Be Responsible For</h2>
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<p data-start="4604" data-end="4675">Set technical strategy across AI, data, backend, and platform systems</p>
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<p data-start="4678" data-end="4728">Scale and lead high-performing engineering teams</p>
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<p data-start="4731" data-end="4801">Own delivery quality, system reliability, and long-term architecture</p>
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<p data-start="4804" data-end="4858">Partner closely with founders and product leadership</p>
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<p data-start="4861" data-end="4913">Make build vs buy decisions with speed and clarity</p>
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<p data-start="4916" data-end="4984">Create hiring standards that attract senior, high-signal engineers</p>
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<p data-start="4987" data-end="5045">Ensure AI systems are production-grade, not experimental</p>
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<h2 data-start="5047" data-end="5087">What “Good” Looks Like in This Role</h2>
<p data-start="5089" data-end="5183"><strong data-start="5089" data-end="5107">After 3 months</strong><br data-start="5107" data-end="5110">You understand every major system, team dynamic, and delivery bottleneck.</p>
<p data-start="5185" data-end="5269"><strong data-start="5185" data-end="5203">After 6 months</strong><br data-start="5203" data-end="5206">Engineering velocity improves while system stability increases.</p>
<p data-start="5271" data-end="5378"><strong data-start="5271" data-end="5290">After 12 months</strong><br data-start="5290" data-end="5293">Reflexivity runs on a scalable, resilient platform with a strong engineering culture.</p>
<h2 data-start="5380" data-end="5409">Who You Are (Must-Haves)</h2>
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<p data-start="5412" data-end="5459">10 plus years in engineering leadership roles</p>
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<p data-start="5462" data-end="5521">Significant experience in fintech or investment platforms</p>
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<p data-start="5524" data-end="5587">Built and scaled data-heavy, AI-powered systems in production</p>
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<p data-start="5590" data-end="5629">Led teams through rapid growth stages</p>
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<p data-start="5632" data-end="5693">Strong technical background in modern backend architectures</p>
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<p data-start="5696" data-end="5755">Comfortable diving into code and architecture when needed</p>
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<p data-start="5758" data-end="5809">Proven hiring and talent development track record</p>
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<h2 data-start="5811" data-end="5849">Nice-to-Haves (Not Deal Breakers)</h2>
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<p data-start="5852" data-end="5912">Experience with LLM platforms or proprietary data products</p>
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<p data-start="5915" data-end="5958">Prior startup exit or scale-up experience</p>
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<h2 data-start="5960" data-end="5976">How We Work</h2>
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<p data-start="5979" data-end="6018">In-office leadership presence matters</p>
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<p data-start="6021" data-end="6054">High ownership, low bureaucracy</p>
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<p data-start="6057" data-end="6094">Clear priorities and fast execution</p>
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<p data-start="6097" data-end="6147">Open technical debate with strong accountability</p>
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<h2 data-start="6149" data-end="6186">Why This Role Is Worth Your Time</h2>
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<p data-start="6189" data-end="6263">Shape the core technology behind next-generation investment intelligence</p>
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<p data-start="6266" data-end="6325">Build a top-tier engineering organization from the inside</p>
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<p data-start="6328" data-end="6388">Direct influence on company trajectory and product success</p>
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<p data-start="6391" data-end="6438">Work at the frontier of AI, data, and finance</p>
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<h2 data-start="6440" data-end="6474">Compensation & Practicalities</h2>
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<p data-start="6477" data-end="6512">Base salary: $250,000 to $300,000</p>
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<p data-start="6515" data-end="6542">Meaningful equity package</p>
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<p data-start="6545" data-end="6568">In-office in New York</p>
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<p data-start="6571" data-end="6593">No agency candidates</p>
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<p data-start="6623" data-end="6801">Apply if you want to build and lead a serious engineering organization solving hard problems.<br data-start="6716" data-end="6719">Do not apply if you prefer slow cycles, heavy process, or purely managerial roles.</p>
<h3 data-start="6803" data-end="6830"> </h3><div class="content-pay-transparency"><div class="pay-input"><div class="title">Salary Range</div><div class="pay-range"><span>$250,000</span><span class="divider">—</span><span>$300,000 USD</span></div></div></div>
What you'll do
- You will own all of engineering at Reflexivity, leading multiple squads across AI, backend, data systems, and infrastructure. Your job is to build a world-class engineering organization that ships reliably.
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