[Hiring] Vice President, Engineering @Ladder
Apr 01, 2025 - Ladder is hiring a remote Vice President, Engineering. đź’¸ Salary: $238,000 - $315,000 per year. đź“ŤLocation: USA.
Role Description
We are a growing team of innovators going after this huge market by putting the user at the center of product design. We've combined a dead-simple, online application with automatic, real-time underwriting to make instant decisions and provide on-the-spot coverage for life insurance.
We're looking for an experienced and dynamic VP of Engineering who is excited to help us reimagine what life insurance can be. The ideal candidate brings demonstrated experience in software engineering, leadership maturity and a deep understanding of the software development life cycle. As VP of Engineering, you’ll be both a strategic leader and an inspiring hands-on mentor. You will work closely with Product, Design and Data Science to bring our product vision to life while maintaining an obsessive focus on user experience, innovation and quality.
- Set the technical vision and strategy in alignment with the company’s mission and goals, focusing on delivering exceptional end-user experiences
- Build and lead high-performing engineering teams, fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration and accountability
- Work with our Product organization to analyze customer needs and develop engineering team’s roadmap based on company goals and user impact
- Lead the team through the software development lifecycle of Ladder’s core services, from ideation to deployment, ensuring end-user facing features are delivered on time, within scope and with the highest quality
- Promote a culture of feedback and transparent communication
- Establish measurable goals for your team's productivity and impact
- Mentor and lead engineers and engineering leaders, helping them grow
- Act as an advisor to and collaborate with the executive leadership team to align on business goals and technical priorities
- Recruit engineering talent into the organization while ensuring we can retain our top performers
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field; Master's degree preferred
- 10+ years of professional software development experience
- 5+ years of experience in a leadership role, managing and mentoring engineering teams
- Strong technical background, with expertise in full-stack development, cloud infrastructure, and modern software architecture.
- Demonstrated ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams, balancing both business priorities and technical challenges.
Requirements
- Startup experience, or fintech/insurtech experience a plus
- Familiarity with the challenges of building end-user facing products that require rapid iteration, high cross functional collaboration and continual performance optimization.
- Demonstrable past technical accomplishments and continues to remain hands-on
- Able to easily transition between high-level strategy and day-to-day implementation
- Results oriented, high energy, self-motivated
- Track record of inspiring others & positive change in solution design, technical delivery, and process improvement
Benefits
- Excellent medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Flexible paid time off
- Stock options
- A rewarding 401k match program
- Commuter benefits
- A stocked, beautiful new office
- Paid parental leave
- Work-from-home flexibility and support
- Fun company-wide events
Technologies
- Frontend: Clojurescript, Typescript, Javascript, React, GraphQL
- Backend: Clojure, Python, JVM
- Infrastructure: Kafka, Docker, Kubernetes, Packer, Terraform, AWS
- Data: BigQuery, Tableau, Sigma, BEAM
Compensation
The base pay range targeted for this position is $238,000 - $315,000 per year. Base pay is determined by market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. This role is eligible for equity and benefits as shared above.
Company Description
Ladder is building a diverse team of talented and enthusiastic people. We are an equal opportunity workplace. At Ladder, differences are celebrated and supported to benefit our people, product, and community. Let us know why you're interested in this position and what unique contributions you can make to the Ladder team. We look forward to hearing from you.
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Salary
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$238,000 - $315,000 per year
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USA
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Job Type
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Posted
Apr 01, 2025
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| đź“Ť | Be aware of the location restriction for this remote position: USA |
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