VP, Engineering

TL;DR Fast-growing measurement company looking to fill a newly created VP of Engineering role. This person will own software and infrastructure development for all products and services that enable the AU and support our clients. We have an engineering team of 10 that is fully remote and spans across media measurement, web application production and support, data pipelines, ML model application, and cloud ops. Our engineering is vital and a key component that links data science, product, client services and sales all together. Who we are Halcyon Labs is the leader in one of the fastest-growing areas of advertising: attention measurement and activation. Since 2020, we've become the trusted media quality measurement partner for 40% of Fortune 50 brands who rely on our award-winning AU metric to plan smarter campaigns, invest in high-quality inventory, and dive stronger business outcomes. Adweek has called Halcyon Labs 's AU " the attention economy's most widely recognized metric," and AdExchanger named it "Best measurement/Analytics Capability." Our business continues to scale rapidly, outperforming the industry with a 35% three-year CAGR. What began as a 9-person startup in 2019 is now a team of more than 75. The past year brought meaningful expansion. We launched the AU ecosystem, giving brands, media agencies, and publishers a unified way to leverage and transact on AU. We broadened our programmatic footprint with custom bidding in GoogleDV360 and pre-bid targeting in The Trade Desk, and grew our partner roster to over 125 platforms and publishers. Leading brands like Dell, Diageo, an Jaguar Land Rover—along with premium publishers such as Hearst, Spotify, and The New York Times—continue to demonstrate AU's value across the media lifecycle. Halcyon Labs is backed by prominent investors such as Human Ventures (Joe Marchese), Aperiam Ventures (Joe Zawadzki & Eric Franchi), WGI (Jonah Goodhart), and Irwin Gotlieb. We have a NYC office and a London WeWork, but operates as a remote-friendly company with flexible work options. How we work We're a team of action-oriented doers—management rolls up their sleeves and contributes every day. Our culture is rooted in curiosity and rigor: opinions are held lightly, debated openly, and strengthened through testing. Everyone is encouraged to play a role in shaping planning and strategy. We're built on belonging and growth—94% of employees report a strong sense of belonging, and 81% say they’re happy at work. Position overview This position reports to the CEO and is responsible for leading Halcyon Labs 's engineering function—setting technical direction, scaling the infrastructure and platforms behind AU, and building the team that ships it. In this role, you'll own the engineering strategy and day-to-day delivery while partnering closely with Product, Data Science, and the executive team to translate company goals into shipped systems. You'll be equally comfortable operating at the architecture level and in the details— Halcyon Labs rewards leaders who can take an idea from conception to production without hand-offs getting in the way. Day-to-day activities range from setting engineering strategy alongside the executive team, owning the roadmap and delivery cadence, architecting data and application infrastructure, managing and mentoring engineering managers, recruiting senior talent, and ensuring the systems behind AU meet the reliability and quality standards our clients expect. We're seeking a candidate with 10+ years of progressive engineering experience, including multiple years leading teams in high-growth environments. We're looking for someone who can operate as an end-to-end owner—setting the plan, shipping the work, and recruiting the people who will do the same. This is a fully remote role within the United States, with opportunities to connect with colleagues at our New York office. You'll need to be in NYC a few times per year. Compensation Base + Bonus: $300,000+ This role includes a competitive compensation package consisting of base salary, performance-based bonus, and equity. Final compensation will be determined based on experience, level, and location. What you'll learn An important part of our culture is continuous learning and the open sharing of ideas. We offer: Access to a broad network of investors and advisors who can help you and your team succeed Mentorship from executives with decades of experience in adtech and media Regular internal knowledge-sharing sessions An education budget to support ongoing professional growth and development In this role you'll learn: The economics and architecture behind attention-based media measurement How executive teams use technical decisions to drive strategy, growth, and competitive advantage Best practices for building durable engineering foundations in a scaling startup How a high-growth adtech company scales its engineering organization and technical infrastructure Core responsibilities Engineering Strategy & Leadership Develo