Skip to main content

Search Jobs

Explore your options nationwide.

So sorry, this position is no longer available. Please go ahead and submit your application. We may have other positions that would be the perfect fit for you. Alternatively, you may want to apply to one of the following related jobs:

VP of Engineering

New York City, NY

Posted: 02/27/2026 Industry: Engineering Job Number: 3550285 Pay Rate: 350000/year - 450000/year

Job Description


Vice President of Engineering (NYC – Onsite)

Location: New York City (5 days/week in office)

Compensation: $350,000–$450,000 base + 1.0–1.5% equity

Visa: Sponsorship available for candidates currently based in the U.S.

About the Opportunity

We’re partnering with a high-growth, venture-backed technology company building a modern operating platform for independent brick-and-mortar retailers. The company integrates point-of-sale, ecommerce, payments, embedded financial tools, and AI-driven workflow automation into a unified system designed to help small businesses increase revenue and reduce operational complexity.

In just two years, the company has achieved strong product-market fit, scaled revenue significantly, maintained exceptional customer retention, and is growing at an aggressive pace month over month. Backed by top-tier investors, the business has substantial runway and ambitious expansion plans over the next 24 months.

This role is effectively an early-stage CTO position. You will inherit and lead a small but high-performing engineering team (currently ~5 engineers, $2–3M budget) and scale the function into a world-class technical organization.

The Role

As VP of Engineering, you will:
  • Own the entire technical organization and engineering strategy
  • Partner directly with the Founder/CEO on product vision and roadmap
  • Architect scalable infrastructure capable of supporting rapid growth and high daily transaction volume
  • Build and integrate AI-driven agents into core customer workflows
  • Lead embedded fintech initiatives (e.g., payments, ACH, instant funding, payroll integrations)
  • Recruit and scale the engineering team from ~5 to 10+ engineers
  • Represent the technical organization in board meetings and investor-facing sessions
  • Engage directly with customers to incorporate feedback into product development

This is a hands-on executive leadership role requiring both strategic thinking and technical depth.

What We’re Looking For

Experience
  • 8+ years of engineering experience, including 2–3+ years in a leadership capacity
  • Prior startup experience (must have operated in high-growth, early-stage environments)
  • Demonstrated success hiring and scaling engineering teams
  • Experience in fintech, payments, or transaction-heavy systems strongly preferred
  • Proven ability to operate at executive level and participate in investor discussions

Technical Background

Strong working knowledge of:
  • Node.js
  • TypeScript
  • Next.js
  • tRPC
  • AWS cloud infrastructure

Experience designing and scaling distributed, cloud-native systems is required.

Ideal Candidate Profile
  • Thrives in fast-paced, high-intensity startup environments
  • Operates with urgency and ownership
  • Has an existing network of strong engineers and can attract talent quickly (ideally 2+ hires within first 90 days)
  • Comfortable with ambiguity and rapid change
  • Located in NYC or willing to relocate independently
  • Motivated by building a category-defining company

Not the Right Fit If
  • You prefer highly structured, slow-moving, or bureaucratic environments
  • You are primarily seeking stability over growth and scale
  • You require a lengthy onboarding period to begin delivering impact
  • You are looking for an individual contributor role

Why This Role Is Compelling
  • Executive-level ownership with direct founder partnership
  • Opportunity to define the technical foundation of a breakout company
  • Strong compensation and meaningful equity
  • Clear path to building a billion-dollar platform
  • Backed by respected investors with capital to support aggressive scaling

If you're an experienced engineering leader ready to build and scale a category-defining retail technology platform, this is a rare opportunity to step into a foundational executive role at a pivotal growth stage.

Who is Rainier Recruiting? 

Rainier Recruiting is a boutique, award winning national staffing agency and executive search firm. Using an approach that “treats every candidate like an executive search”, we offer positions in contract-to-hire, Full-Time, and executive search. Named the #1 Best Workplace in Washington State in 2022, recognized as a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing firm, and identified as a top recruitment firm by multiple business journals, Rainier Recruiting is fast becoming a respected company. We are no longer the “best recruiters you have never heard of”. Rainier Recruiting is also proud to share our clients have a 93% repeat business rate. Rainier Recruiting is an equal opportunity employer and service provider and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, gender, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, sexual orientation, disability, political affiliation or belief, or any other protected class. We are committed to the principles of Equal Opportunity Employment and are dedicated to making employment decisions based on merit and value, for ourselves, our client companies, and for the candidates we represent. We engage in socially conscious business practices and believe that diverse, equitable, inclusive, and non-biased talent and recruitment processes are foundational to the success of every organization that we partner with. 

Meet Your Recruiter

Joely Downing
Senior Recruiter

Joely spent most of her career in the hotel business and started recruiting in the Hospitality field before coming to Rainier Recruiting.  Outside of work, Joely enjoys time with family and friends and traveling. Confident she can find the best candidates from anywhere, she is hoping to move her desk permanently to Mexico sooner than later.    

Apply Online
Apply with LinkedIn Apply with Facebook

Send an email reminder to:

Share This Job:

Related Jobs:

Login to save this search and get notified of similar positions.

About New York City, NY

Ready to take your career to the next level? Explore our job opportunities in the vibrant and dynamic area surrounding New York City, New York! From the iconic skyline to the bustling streets filled with endless possibilities, this region offers unparalleled growth opportunities and a diverse range of industries to thrive in. Immerse yourself in the enchanting culture of the Big Apple, with world-renowned landmarks such as the Statue of Liberty, Central Park, and Broadway theaters. Indulge in the city's diverse cuisine, catch a game at Madison Square Garden or Yankee Stadium, or unwind at the High Line Park. Join us in this exhilarating hub that never ceases to inspire and discover job listings that align with your ambitions today!