A quick run-down of the job

As LI.FI continues to scale its engineering organisation, we are looking for a VP of Engineering to strengthen execution across teams and build the leadership structure needed for the company’s next stage of growth.

You will lead the engineering organisation, overseeing all engineering teams and working closely with the CTO, product teams, and the broader leadership team to ensure strong delivery, technical alignment, and scalable execution. This role focuses on execution, leadership, and organisational effectiveness - ensuring teams deliver reliably while building the systems and culture needed to support long-term growth.

A key part of this role will also be helping the organisation scale engineering productivity through AI and automation, enabling teams to deliver more impact without relying purely on headcount growth.

This is a leadership role for someone who is comfortable operating independently, identifying problems before they surface, and building strong systems that allow engineering teams to thrive.

🌍 Location

Remote within Europe

Applications from outside this region will not be considered.

What you'll do

Own engineering execution

• Ensure engineering teams deliver reliably with high quality and predictable velocity

• Identify and resolve cross-team dependencies, risks, and bottlenecks

• Establish clear ownership and accountability across teams

• Continuously improve engineering processes, delivery, and operational effectiveness

• Partner closely with Product leadership to align engineering execution with product priorities and roadmap

• Enable teams to ship MVPs quickly and iterate rapidly, reducing time from idea to production

Scale the engineering organisation

• Design and evolve the engineering organisation as the company grows

• Lead workforce planning and resource allocation across teams

• Improve communication flows, team structure, and decision-making processes

• Identify structural challenges early and implement solutions

• Ensure the engineering organisation can support new product initiatives and company growth without slowing execution

Lead engineering managers and senior technical leaders

• Manage and develop engineering managers and technical leaders

• Set high standards for hiring, performance management, and career development

• Foster an engineering culture where teams take ownership, move quickly, and consistently raise the bar for execution

• Encourage teams to deliver meaningful impact for the business

Drive AI-enabled engineering productivity

• Help define and implement LI.FI’s AI-enabled engineering strategy

• Identify opportunities for automation and developer productivity improvements

• Support teams adopting AI tools and agents in development workflows

• Help scale engineering output without relying solely on headcount growth

  
  

What makes a Great Candidate

Leadership experience

• Experience leading and scaling engineering organisations

• Proven ability to manage engineering managers and senior technical leaders

• Ability to operate independently and proactively solve problems

• Comfortable making difficult decisions and setting clear direction

Technical credibility

• Strong understanding of modern software engineering practices

• Ability to evaluate technical architecture and engineering estimates

• Solid understanding of infrastructure, DevOps, and distributed systems

• Familiarity with backend environments (Node.js knowledge is helpful)

• Ability to engage credibly with senior engineers and technical leaders

Domain experience

• Interest in crypto infrastructure and the Web3 ecosystem

• Experience in Web3 is helpful but not required

• Experience in fintech, trading systems, or financial infrastructure is highly relevant

• Ability to quickly build context in complex technical environments

Company culture

• Embracing the differences

  • Embrace your own differences

  • Respect and welcome the unique qualities of others

  • See others’ differences as an opportunity to grow

• Own it, do it

  • Own tasks end-to-end

  • Hold yourself to a high bar for execution

  • Make bold decisions, and be accountable

  • Understand your limitations and seek for help

• Fail forward

  • Try - don’t be afraid to fail

  • Learn - don’t make the same mistake twice

  • Adapt - grow with the experience

• Have fun together

  • Take the time to get to know and understand each other better

  • Don’t take yourself too seriously and keep it light-hearted

  • Fun should be coming from a place of love and respect

What you’ll get

• Annual company offsites — we've explored Thailand, Vietnam, Morocco, and Greece together. Next stop for 2027: TBD!

• 30 days of PTO

• Flexible remote days

• Flexible working hours

• Equity participation from day 1

• Entitlement to work computer (choice of equipment)

• An annual 1,000€ personal development budget once you have worked 6+ months (pro-rated the first year)

• A one-time 1,000€ remote budget to use on coworking, office setup, etc.

If you join us as an independent contractor, you’re only entitled to the first five benefits of this list.

Application process

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LI.FI is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage individuals of all backgrounds to apply. Join us in our dedication to fostering a workplace that values and respects each team member's unique contributions.

Shortlisted candidates will undergo a comprehensive interview process, including a people operations interview, a take-home assignment, a meet-the-team & founder interview, and a reference check.

For more information, visit our page detailing our hiring process!