VP of Engineering

Cape • New York, NY

14h • Onsite

About The Position

Cape was founded in early 2022 by Palantir and Anduril alums with deep expertise in privacy and national security. While running Palantir’s US national security business, our CEO became passionate about privacy and security on mobile devices. Our mission is to be a force for good in global wireless.
At Cape, we are not just another cellular service provider; we are the architects of a privacy-centric movement that starts with the devices in your pocket. We are building a cellular network that helps citizens, including those responsible for our nation’s security, regain control of their own data.
We believe that where we are, where we go, and whom we are with are among our most personal information and should be kept private. Privacy is not something you achieve by limiting yourself or by doing less, it is a set of features to be built so you can do more. We have raised money from Andreessen Horowitz and other top-tier VCs, and are excited to grow the team.
We are relentless builders, constantly pushing the boundaries of what's possible and bringing to life ideas that have never before existed. Innovation is at the core of everything we do. At Cape, we trust our team to deliver greatness and empower them to make a profound impact. As a member of our team, you will collaborate seamlessly with our diverse group of talented engineers and other team members, enjoying dynamic interactions with colleagues from across the organization.
Mission:
Cape’s VP of Engineering is our head builder. Our product is complex and growing, as are our ambitions in the wake of a recent, successful Series C fundraise. And the engineering team you will lead is unlike any ever assembled in the telecommunications space in terms of talent, creativity, and work ethic. They are up to the challenge, and with your leadership will truly change the game in privacy, security, and resilience for cellular connection.
The VP Eng is responsible for growing, steering, and motivating an engineering organization capable of scaling with the company — developing leaders, establishing clear goals and operating rhythms, and creating an environment where engineers can do the best work of their careers. And the right candidate probably can’t resist putting their hands on the keyboard for part of their day as well.
The VP Eng serves as the company’s technical face in senior level meetings with government customers and the C-Suite of security-forward enterprises.
Along with the rest of the leadership team, the VP Eng works with the CEO to develop and execute the company’s strategy. In this context, the VP must be a relentless builder, a fierce advocate for the engineering team, and a collaborative steward of the company’s direction. The VP Eng brings engineering perspective to company-level decisions, translates business and technical strategy into an executable engineering roadmap, and ensures that the team is resourced, structured, and focused to deliver against it. This role is based out of our NYC office and reports to our founder and CEO John Doyle.

Requirements

• 9 years experience, at least one startup or growth tech company
• Impeccable technical chops
• 3 years of people leadership, including hiring, promoting, and performance management. Have mentored at least one direct report to become a successful lead
• Genuine excitement about both privacy and defense use cases (they turn out to be the same use case)
• Clear written and verbal comms

Nice To Haves

• Telecommunications or network experience
• Security, privacy, or defense background
• Existing security clearance or willingness to get one

Responsibilities

• Growing, steering, and motivating an engineering organization capable of scaling with the company
• Developing leaders
• Establishing clear goals and operating rhythms
• Creating an environment where engineers can do the best work of their careers
• Serving as the company’s technical face in senior level meetings with government customers and the C-Suite of security-forward enterprises.
• Working with the CEO to develop and execute the company’s strategy.
• Bringing engineering perspective to company-level decisions
• Translating business and technical strategy into an executable engineering roadmap
• Ensuring that the team is resourced, structured, and focused to deliver against it

Benefits

• 401(k) match
• 100% coverage of medical, dental, and vision premiums for you and your dependents
• 12 weeks paid parental leave (for all parents, no waiting period)
• Stipends for
• Family-forming needs
• Gender-affirming care
• Unlimited PTO

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Executive
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees