Vice President of Engineering
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 a technology company focused on blockchain research and development, aiming to advance the capabilities and adoption of blockchain technology globally. They are seeking a Vice President of Engineering to lead the engineering operating system, foster a culture of quality assurance and innovation, and ensure consistent application of engineering standards across the organization. The role involves strategic thinking, enterprise leadership, and AI integration.
Requirements
- 15+ years of progressive engineering leadership
- 5+ years in senior leadership roles, experience managing cross-functional teams
- Proven record of establishing and enforcing enterprise-wide engineering standards
- Demonstrated success in owning and managing CI/CD platforms and governing programming languages
- Proven ability to manage budgets and resources effectively
- Strong track record of shaping corporate technology strategy
- Advanced degree in computer science, software engineering, or related field
- Strategic and systems thinking
- Engineering operating system leadership
- Strategic and systems thinking
- Analytical and synthesis capability
- Executive communication and influence skills
- Enterprise leadership skills
- Cross-functional collaboration skills
- Data-driven decision making skills
- Adaptability and resilience
- Ethical and evidence-based judgement
Benefits
- Remote work
- Laptop reimbursement
- New starter package
