VP of Engineering (Travel Technology)

VP of Engineering (Travel Technology Startup) 

Building the Future of Travel Booking

Location: Remote (Ireland or UK preferred)

Reports to: CEO & Founder

Stage: Seed ➢ Early Series A

Team: Growing distributed engineering team - scaling

The Opportunity

We’re building the next generation of travel technology by reimagining how complex travel experiences are discovered, built, and booked online.

We’re looking for a VP of Engineering who is energized by building, not just managing. Someone who loves to create and share ideas, think outside the box, and work closely with our Head of Product, CEO, and our technology leads, with the vision to change how people book travel. This is a rare opportunity to shape a platform from the inside out, grow with the company, and play a pivotal role in scaling both the product and the team. We are seeking a VP of Engineering who is passionate and energized about building and innovating, not solely focused on management, and not afraid to get in the weeds with the tech team. 

This role requires a creative individual who enjoys generating and sharing new ideas, thinking unconventionally, and collaborating closely with our CEO, Head of Product, and technology leads. The ultimate goal is to revolutionize the way people book travel.

This is a unique chance to design and define a platform from the ground up, grow alongside the company, and be instrumental in scaling both our product and our engineering team.

If you thrive in fast-paced and early-stage environments, take pride in ownership, and want to help define how a company grows, not just what it builds, this role is for you.

What You’ll Do

Lead & Build

• Own engineering delivery end-to-end: architecture, execution, quality, and scalability
• Be hands-on where needed. This is a leadership role, but not a “sit on the sidelines” role
• Set engineering standards, best practices, and development rhythms
• Make smart, pragmatic technical decisions that balance speed and scale

Scale the Team

• Hire, mentor, and grow a high-performing distributed engineering team
• Build a culture of accountability, curiosity, and continuous improvement while empowering our team to be creative and to share their ideas.
• Create clear ownership across frontend, backend, integrations, and infrastructure
• Coach future leaders within the team as the company grows

Partner Across the Business 

• With a major project that is being brought to work in unison, you’ll work closely with our Head of Engineering, Product, Commercial, and Operations teams
• Translate product vision into executable technical roadmaps
• Support partnerships and integrations across the travel ecosystem
• Provide clarity and confidence in technical discussions with investors and partners

Think Like an Owner

• Take initiative beyond your job description
• Identify risks early and solve problems before they escalate
• Continuously look for ways to improve velocity, quality, and team health
• Grow with the company, this role will expand as we scale

Who You Are

• A builder at heart who loves seeing things ship and customers use what you’ve built
• Comfortable with ambiguity and fast-moving priorities
• Motivated by impact, ownership, and long-term growth, not just title
• A strong communicator who values transparency and trust\
• Excited to grow into a larger leadership role as the company scales

Experience We’re Looking For

• 8-10+ years in software engineering
• 4–6+ years leading engineering teams in startups or high-growth environments
• Experience building and scaling SaaS, marketplaces, or transactional platforms
• Background in travel, e-commerce, fintech, or complex integrations is a strong plus
• Proven ability to lead remote and distributed teams
• Track record of delivering products from early stage through growth

Technical Environment (Representative)

• Modern web platforms and APIs
• Cloud infrastructure (AWS / GCP)
• Scalable backend systems and third-party integrations
• CI/CD, security, and performance best practices

Why Join Us

• Help define the future of travel technology
• Real ownership and influence from day one
• A leadership role that grows as the company grows
• Competitive compensation and equity opportunities
• Work directly with the CEO & Head of Product
• Build something lasting, not just another feature

What Success Looks Like

• Engineering becomes predictable, confident, and high-velocity
• The team scales without losing quality or culture
• Product launches accelerate
• You are seen internally as a trusted leader and partner
• You grow with the company, both in scope and opportunity

We’re not looking for someone to “run engineering.” We’re looking for someone who wants to help build a company.