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Vice President Of Software Engineering

New York City, NY

Posted: 01/02/2025 Industry: Engineering Job Number: 2887708 Pay Rate: 300k/year - 400k/year

Job Description


Rainier Recruiting is partnering with a cutting-edge blockchain solutions and web3 applications company in New York who is seeking a Vice President of Engineering to scale and lead our engineering team. This individual will bring a deep understanding of blockchain and distributed systems, coupled with a proven ability to lead and inspire teams. Reporting directly to the executive leadership, this role will be pivotal in driving the growth and evolution of our platform. Passive candidates who are employed and curious to hear are more than welcome to have a “no-commitment” conversation with our Recruiting team about why this could be an exciting career opportunity. 







Compensation: $300,000 to $400,000 salary plus significant equity (negotiable)







Location: Hybrid onsite in Manhattan, New York City. Employees are expected to work in office Mon-Thurs and can work remotely on Fridays. Full relocation assistance is available for the most qualified candidate.




What We Offer
  • The opportunity to influence the future of blockchain technology and web3 infrastructure.
  • The chance to build and lead an international engineering organization.
  • A competitive compensation package.
  • Ongoing learning and professional development opportunities.
  • We’re dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive team. We welcome individuals from all backgrounds to join us in shaping the future of decentralized technology.




Key Responsibilities:




Strategic Leadership
  • Transform product and business goals into actionable technical strategies and roadmaps.
  • Oversee key architectural and technical decisions to ensure scalability and innovation.
  • Balance the need for new features with maintaining platform stability and addressing technical debt.
  • Develop transparent processes to improve communication and operational efficiency.

Team Leadership
  • Build and expand high-performing engineering teams, both remote and on-site.
  • Coach and mentor engineering leaders and team members to foster growth and expertise.
  • Cultivate a culture of innovation, continuous improvement, and technical excellence.
  • Define success metrics and create clear development pathways for team members.

Technical Direction
  • Guide the architecture and development of our blockchain platform.
  • Ensure robust security measures are implemented across all systems.
  • Drive innovative yet practical technical solutions for complex challenges.
  • Uphold high standards in code quality, system reliability, and documentation.

Key Qualifications

Leadership Experience
  • 10+ years in engineering roles, with at least 5 years in senior leadership.
  • Proven ability to manage and scale engineering teams of 10+ members, particularly in payments or crypto industries.
  • Experience leading both distributed and on-site teams.
  • Strong background in mentoring and retaining top engineering talent.
  • Demonstrated success in recruiting and building high-performing teams.

Technical Expertise
  • Extensive knowledge of blockchain technologies, including EVM-compatible and non-EVM chains (e.g., Cosmos, Solana).
  • Proficient in smart contract development (Solidity, Rust) and token standards (ERC20, ERC721, ERC4337).
  • Strong foundation in distributed systems and cloud infrastructure.
  • Expert in secure financial systems architecture and development.
  • Familiarity with server-side languages (JavaScript/TypeScript, Python, Java, C++) and CI/CD workflows.
  • Hands-on experience with AWS, GCP, or Azure cloud environments, including certifications.
  • Knowledge of data pipelines, ETL processes, SQL/NoSQL databases, and tools like Kafka and Redis.

Essential Qualities
  • Strategic thinker with a clear vision for long-term growth and immediate priorities.
  • Results-oriented leader who takes initiative and drives action.
  • Excellent communicator who can engage both technical and non-technical audiences.
  • Collaborative and transparent leadership style that fosters trust and teamwork.
  • Adaptability to navigate the rapidly evolving blockchain space, including Ethereum advancements, Layer 2 scaling, DeFi, and tokenomics.




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

Gina Sanders
Senior Recruiter

Gina brings over seven years of recruiting experience to Rainier Recruiting. Gina is passionate about helping candidates advance in their careers and clients hire the best talent for their teams. She loves working in the collaborative environment Rainier Recruiting fosters and thrives in the competitive nature of the recruiting industry. Gina is a Washington state local and Central Washington University graduate with a human resources degree.

When not recruiting, you’ll find Gina in Eastern Washington snowboarding, hiking, mountain biking, riding dirt bikes, practicing yoga, and spending time with her family.

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