Requirements: English
Company: JR Italy
Region: Monza , Lombardy
Social network you want to login/join with:Vice President of Engineering, monza-brianzacol-narrow-leftClient:FreenameLocation:Job Category:Other-EU work permit required:Yescol-narrow-rightJob Reference:29800559716335616033711Job Views:3Posted:24.05.2025Expiry Date:08.07.2025col-wideJob Description:The Role:Were looking for a VP of Engineering, someone hands-on, highly structured, and deeply technical, with strong managerial instincts and a drive to deliver. This person will be responsible for overseeing the entire engineering department, ensuring high technical standards, managing delivery processes, and serving as a key counterpart to the executive leadership team.Responsibilities:Lead and grow a 20+ person global engineering team, scaling it as needed.Ensure code quality through architecture oversight, code reviews, and engineering best practices.Translate company goals into technical strategy in collaboration with Product, CTO and other C-level executives.Build and refine development processes to ensure speed, quality, and scalability.Promote a culture of accountability, ownership, and continuous improvement.Actively participate in hiring, onboarding, mentoring, and performance reviews.Stay close to the codebase when needed, while empowering the team leads to take ownership.Requirements:8+ years of experience in software development.5+ years of experience managing team leads and scaling mid-to-large engineering teams (10+ people).Proven experience in delivering consumer-facing applications or platforms in B2C markets, with a strong focus on usability, performance, and scalability.Well familiar with SDLC management.Strong technical background with the ability to dive into architecture and code when required.Solid experience with blockchain technologies, smart contracts, and decentralized systems and familiarity with web3 integrations, crypto wallets, token standards, and blockchain APIs.Understanding of security practices specific to blockchain-based systems and key management.Working knowledge of the domain name industry (DNS, WHOIS, registry/registrar systems, etc.) is a strong plus.Strong focus on efficiency and optimization (including AI).Proven ability to drive alignment across departments and balance tech with business priorities.Exceptional organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.Experience in a startup or scale-up environment is a strong plus.Fluency in English (Italian is a plus, not a requirement).Displays high independence, self-motivation, and a strong focus on execution and results.What We Offer:A leadership role with full responsibility for the engineering department.High level of ownership, autonomy, and direct impact on product and technology decisions.Competitive salary + significant equity package.A fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment with a strong, ambitious team.The opportunity to shape the tech culture and make your mark during a key growth phase.About Us:Were a fast-growing Series A startup operating in the blockchain and domain names industry, with a proprietary tech product at the core of our business. Our global engineering team currently counts 20 talented developers: backend, frontend, mobile, DevOps, and QA, spread across Switzerland, Italy, Germany and India. Were now looking for a senior leader to take full ownership of the department and help us scale, working closely with the CEO and CTO.How to Apply:Apply on LinkedIn and send us your resume and GitHub profile (if available) to (emailprotected) , with few lines about why this opportunity excites you.----Job Title: VP of EngineeringLocation: Hybrid (Remote within EU time zones and office in Lugano, Switzerland)#J-18808-Ljbffr