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VP of Engineering roles sit at the intersection of technical leadership and organizational scale, which makes them strong candidates for H-1B specialty occupation approval. Employers filing for this title typically have established sponsorship infrastructure, and the role's degree requirements and prevailing wage obligations are well-defined under DOL guidelines.
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As VP of Engineering, you own the technical direction, delivery, and culture of the engineering organization.
You’ll partner closely with the founders on company strategy, with product on what we build, and with customers on what we ship. Your job is to scale the team, sharpen execution, and ensure we continue to ship quickly without compromising on the things that matter (especially when money is involved).
This is a hands-on leadership role. You’ll be in architecture discussions, involved in critical code reviews, and present for the hardest technical and product decisions. We are not looking for a pure people manager who has stepped away from the work.
WHAT YOU’LL DO
Lead the organization:
Build, manage, and develop a high-performing team of senior engineers and engineering managers. Set a high bar for hiring, performance, and engineering quality.
Own delivery:
Establish the systems, rituals, and accountability needed to ship predictably and at high quality.
Set technical direction:
Partner with founders and senior engineers on architecture, platform investments, and key build vs. buy decisions.
Drive our agentic AI strategy:
Identify where AI agents meaningfully improve our product and operations—and turn those ideas into production systems.
Build and scale a high-talent team:
Own talent density. Attract, close, and retain exceptional engineers, and ensure every hire raises the bar. Be directly involved in senior hiring and act as a final decision-maker when needed. Design the org, leveling, and onboarding systems that let us scale quickly without compromising quality—and address underperformance decisively.
Partner across the business:
Work closely with product, design, and go-to-market to decide what to build, when to ship, and how to position it.
Raise the operational bar:
Own reliability, security, observability, on-call, and incident response. We move money—our standards are high by default.
Run the organization on metrics:
Define and own the metrics that matter across product, platform, and team. Build the dashboards and feedback loops that make performance visible—and use them to drive prioritization, accountability, and decision-making at every level.
WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR
- 12+ years of software engineering experience, including 4+ years leading engineers and engineering managers
- Track record of scaling engineering teams at high-growth startups (ideally ~10 → 50+ engineers)
- Strong technical depth—you’ve built and operated distributed systems and can actively contribute in design reviews
- Experience in fintech, payments, or other regulated, money-moving domains; strong instincts around reliability, idempotency, and correctness
- Familiarity with our ecosystem: TypeScript, Next.js, modern Node runtimes (Bun/Hono), Kafka, and AWS-based infrastructure
- Clear thinking and hands-on experience with AI-native systems, or a well-developed perspective on how to apply agentic AI effectively
- Excellent communication—you can align engineers, executives, and customers around complex tradeoffs
- Strong bias toward shipping—measured by real systems in production, not plans
- Strong data fluency—you don’t rely on intuition alone. You instrument systems and teams effectively, use metrics to drive decisions, and know the difference between signal and noise
OUR STACK
- Application: TypeScript, Next.js, Bun, Hono, Drizzle ORM
- Data: PostgreSQL, DynamoDB, RisingWave, Apache Iceberg
- Streaming: Kafka
- Infrastructure: AWS, Kubernetes (EKS)
- AI: Agentic systems built on frontier models
WHY FORWARD
- Work on foundational financial infrastructure that other companies will build on
- Founding team with multiple successful exits and deep operational experience
- Strong funding, real revenue, and a credible path to a category-defining outcome
- Competitive salary, meaningful equity, and full benefits
LOCATION
Austin, Tx
ABOUT THE ROLE
As VP of Engineering, you own the technical direction, delivery, and culture of the engineering organization.
You’ll partner closely with the founders on company strategy, with product on what we build, and with customers on what we ship. Your job is to scale the team, sharpen execution, and ensure we continue to ship quickly without compromising on the things that matter (especially when money is involved).
This is a hands-on leadership role. You’ll be in architecture discussions, involved in critical code reviews, and present for the hardest technical and product decisions. We are not looking for a pure people manager who has stepped away from the work.
WHAT YOU’LL DO
Lead the organization:
Build, manage, and develop a high-performing team of senior engineers and engineering managers. Set a high bar for hiring, performance, and engineering quality.
Own delivery:
Establish the systems, rituals, and accountability needed to ship predictably and at high quality.
Set technical direction:
Partner with founders and senior engineers on architecture, platform investments, and key build vs. buy decisions.
Drive our agentic AI strategy:
Identify where AI agents meaningfully improve our product and operations—and turn those ideas into production systems.
Build and scale a high-talent team:
Own talent density. Attract, close, and retain exceptional engineers, and ensure every hire raises the bar. Be directly involved in senior hiring and act as a final decision-maker when needed. Design the org, leveling, and onboarding systems that let us scale quickly without compromising quality—and address underperformance decisively.
Partner across the business:
Work closely with product, design, and go-to-market to decide what to build, when to ship, and how to position it.
Raise the operational bar:
Own reliability, security, observability, on-call, and incident response. We move money—our standards are high by default.
Run the organization on metrics:
Define and own the metrics that matter across product, platform, and team. Build the dashboards and feedback loops that make performance visible—and use them to drive prioritization, accountability, and decision-making at every level.
WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR
- 12+ years of software engineering experience, including 4+ years leading engineers and engineering managers
- Track record of scaling engineering teams at high-growth startups (ideally ~10 → 50+ engineers)
- Strong technical depth—you’ve built and operated distributed systems and can actively contribute in design reviews
- Experience in fintech, payments, or other regulated, money-moving domains; strong instincts around reliability, idempotency, and correctness
- Familiarity with our ecosystem: TypeScript, Next.js, modern Node runtimes (Bun/Hono), Kafka, and AWS-based infrastructure
- Clear thinking and hands-on experience with AI-native systems, or a well-developed perspective on how to apply agentic AI effectively
- Excellent communication—you can align engineers, executives, and customers around complex tradeoffs
- Strong bias toward shipping—measured by real systems in production, not plans
- Strong data fluency—you don’t rely on intuition alone. You instrument systems and teams effectively, use metrics to drive decisions, and know the difference between signal and noise
OUR STACK
- Application: TypeScript, Next.js, Bun, Hono, Drizzle ORM
- Data: PostgreSQL, DynamoDB, RisingWave, Apache Iceberg
- Streaming: Kafka
- Infrastructure: AWS, Kubernetes (EKS)
- AI: Agentic systems built on frontier models
WHY FORWARD
- Work on foundational financial infrastructure that other companies will build on
- Founding team with multiple successful exits and deep operational experience
- Strong funding, real revenue, and a credible path to a category-defining outcome
- Competitive salary, meaningful equity, and full benefits
LOCATION
Austin, Tx
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship in VP Of Engineering
Align your credentials with specialty occupation standards
USCIS evaluates VP of Engineering petitions against specialty occupation criteria. Document that your degree is in a directly related field like computer science or electrical engineering, not just a general technical background. A misaligned degree field is a common RFE trigger at this title.
Target employers with cap-exempt filing options
Universities, nonprofit research organizations, and government-affiliated entities can file H-1B petitions year-round without entering the lottery. VP of Engineering roles exist at these institutions, and bypassing the cap removes the biggest timing risk from your job search.
Verify prevailing wage tier before accepting an offer
Run the OFLC Wage Search for your target metro area before negotiating. VP of Engineering roles typically fall at wage level III or IV, and an employer's offered salary must meet or exceed the certified level. A shortfall blocks LCA certification before the petition is even filed.
Search employer H-1B filing history on Migrate Mate
Filter VP of Engineering roles by employers with verified H-1B sponsorship history. Migrate Mate surfaces DOL Labor Condition Application data by occupation and employer, so you can distinguish active sponsors from companies that list sponsorship as a possibility but rarely follow through.
Prepare for specialty occupation scrutiny at the executive level
USCIS has issued RFEs on VP-level petitions arguing the role is managerial rather than specialty occupation. Your employer's support letter should detail the technical complexity you'll oversee, not just organizational scope, to anchor the petition in engineering rather than general management.
Negotiate premium processing into your offer timeline
Standard H-1B adjudication timelines can stretch beyond five months. For a VP-level hire, ask your employer to include USCIS premium processing in the offer so you have a 15-business-day adjudication window, keeping your start date predictable and reducing the risk of a delayed transition.
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Find VP Of Engineering JobsVP Of Engineering H-1B Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a VP of Engineering role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
Yes, if the position requires a bachelor's degree or higher in a specific technical field such as computer science, software engineering, or electrical engineering. The challenge is that USCIS scrutinizes senior titles for managerial creep. Your employer's petition should emphasize hands-on technical oversight, architectural decision-making, and advanced engineering judgment rather than headcount management.
How do I find VP of Engineering employers who actively sponsor H-1B visas?
Search Migrate Mate to filter VP of Engineering openings by employers with documented H-1B sponsorship history. DOL Labor Condition Application records show which companies have filed for this occupation code, giving you a concrete signal of sponsorship intent rather than relying on job listing language that often overstates willingness.
What happens to my H-1B status if I'm promoted to VP of Engineering from a lower title?
A material change in duties, title, or work location typically requires your employer to file an amended H-1B petition before the change takes effect. A promotion to VP of Engineering almost always qualifies as a material change. Your employer should file the amendment promptly, and you can begin the new role once it's filed, not just approved.
Can I negotiate my H-1B start date as a VP of Engineering hire?
Cap-subject H-1B petitions have an October 1 start date tied to the fiscal year, so the earliest a new petition can authorize work is October 1. If you're transferring from an existing H-1B employer, there's no fixed start date restriction and your new employer can request a start date as soon as the petition is filed.
What wage level should a VP of Engineering H-1B petition use?
Most VP of Engineering petitions fall at DOL wage level III or IV, reflecting the supervisory scope and specialized expertise the role requires. Your employer determines the appropriate level when filing the Labor Condition Application. Use the OFLC Wage Search to verify the certified prevailing wage for your job site's metro area and occupation code before your offer is finalized.
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