Vice President of Applied Research & Creative Engineering (ARC)
IO GlobalUnited States
Posted October 16, 2025
Full Time
About the Company
Founded in 2015, IOHK is one of the world’s pre-eminent blockchain research and engineering companies, best known for the Cardano blockchain platform We are a fully decentralized, remote-working organization committed to the highest principles of academic rigour and evidence-based software development. The company builds high-assurance blockchain products for public and private sector clients. Our goal is simple – to fuel our drive to be best in class by giving you the opportunity, resources and support to deliver your finest work to date. You’ll work with some exceptionally talented and friendly individuals who are always open to new ideas and ways of working. IOHK is an advocate of decentralized remote working, with over 300 people working in more than 50 countries. Everyone has a different skill set, a different culture, and is at a different stage in their life. We aim to make collaboration between diverse people fun, exciting, and always rewarding. Many companies say they ‘think outside the box’ – for IOHK it’s more, ‘we think outside the geography’.
Job Description
IOG is seeking a Vice President of Applied Research & Creative Engineering (ARC) to provide senior enterprise-wide leadership for research investment and scalable solutions. The role involves setting vision, managing research budget, commissioning prototypes, establishing operating models, and driving value from innovation. It will require strategic direction and cross-functional leadership, focusing on innovation cycle management and research-to-product integration.
Requirements
- 15+ years of progressive experience in applied research, product incubation, or innovation management
- Demonstrated success in commissioning and managing rapid-prototyping initiatives
- Strong background in computer science, engineering, or a related technical discipline
- Proven ability to design and scale operating models
- Track record of partnering across research, engineering, and product organisations
- Proficiency in applying AI/ML to accelerate applied research and prototyping
- Proven ability to manage budgets and resources effectively
- Strategic and systems thinking
- Innovation leadership
- Research-to-market integration
- Governance and operational excellence
- Analytical and synthesis capability
- Executive communication and influence
- Organizational leadership
- Cross-functional collaboration
- Data-driven decision making
- Adaptability and resilience
Benefits
- Remote work
- Laptop reimbursement
- Learning & Development opportunities
- Competitive PTO