Vp Of Engineering, Wirecutter

The New York Times

Remote, US
$300,000 - $325,000 usd; not specified; medical, d...
Remote
Lead engineering teams and managers
Drive ai strategy and innovation
Scale systems for peak demand
Lead a world-class team of 40+ engineers and their managers, fostering an inclusive culture and attracting/retaining talent

Job Summary

  • Lead a world-class team of 40+ engineers and their managers, fostering an inclusive culture and attracting/retaining talent.
  • Drive Wirecutter's AI ambition, remaining ahead of the curve on AI thinking to fundamentally evolve both internal processes and the consumer-facing product.
  • Partner closely with product, editorial, and technology teams across NYT to build the right solutions, align expectations, and keep strategies in sync.

Matching Summary

Lead a world-class team of 40+ engineers and their managers, fostering an inclusive culture and attracting/retaining talent.

Salary

$300,000 - $325,000 USD; Not specified; Medical, dental and vision benefits, 401(k) plan, paid time off

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Lead engineering teams and managers
  • Drive AI strategy and innovation
  • Scale systems for peak demand
  • Mature development workflows and platforms
  • Full-stack technical fluency
  • Experience with distributed teams

Nice-to-have

  • Foster inclusive culture
  • Champion journalistic independence
  • Partner cross-functionally
  • Comfort with complexity and coalition-building

Key Requirements

  • 10+ years of relevant experience
  • Experience leading multi-layered engineering organizations
  • Experience in fast-moving and structured organizations
  • Vision for AI-augmented engineering
  • Strong change management skills
  • Proven delivery instincts
  • Internal platform acumen
  • Comfort with complexity

Work Rights

Not specified

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