VTS · 2 weeks ago
Director of Engineering - Data and AI/ML Platforms
New York, NY
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
$275K/yr - $300K/yr
5+ years expVTS is a technology platform that unifies various stakeholders in the commercial and residential real estate ecosystems. The Director of Engineering will own the engineering for AI/ML and Core data platforms, driving new AI initiatives to enhance data quality and usage, while leading a motivated team and simplifying data integration processes.
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Responsibilities
Lead delivery of a high-impact, technically complex product roadmap in close partnership with product and business stakeholders
Provide thought leadership on the practical application of GenAI, LLMs, and emerging ML/NLP technologies to solve real-world product and engineering challenges
Define and uphold AI governance standards, ensuring fairness, transparency, privacy compliance, and responsible development practices
Translate advanced AI/ML concepts into actionable strategies that influence product direction and create business value
Provide leadership on a high-performing Data platform team
Mentor manager(s) and staff-level engineers, fostering a collaborative, inclusive, and high-performing team culture
Champion DevOps excellence through strong observability, reliability, and continuous improvement practices
Drive data literacy and scalable data management patterns across engineering
Evaluate, pilot, and scale emerging technologies—including AI agents, multimodal interfaces, and rapid prototyping environments—to improve customer experience and operational efficiency
Develop and track product success and operational excellence metrics to inform decisions and drive outcomes
Qualification
Required
5-7+ years of engineering management experience, including managing managers and mentoring high-performing, cross-functional teams
Proven track record of delivering impactful AI solutions that solve complex business challenges and create strategic value
Deep technical expertise in GenAI, LLMs, and modern AI/ML frameworks (e.g., TensorFlow, PyTorch), with hands-on experience integrating LLMs and designing prompt-based applications
Strong contributor to technical strategy and product direction—balancing innovation, ethical AI governance, and business alignment
Skilled at evaluating AI/ML trade-offs, mitigating risks, and aligning technical investments with customer needs and product goals
High degree of creativity and passion for responsible AI, with experience driving ethical standards and compliance in AI product development
Demonstrated ability to foster collaborative, inclusive team cultures that build and scale high-quality, AI-augmented products
Effective communicator and storyteller—able to distill complex AI/ML topics to align and influence stakeholders across product, sales, marketing, and customer success
Experienced in recruiting, developing, and promoting emerging talent, with a strong focus on coaching, mentorship, and technical growth
Thrive in dynamic, fast-paced startup environments, with strong strategic thinking, adaptability, and a bias toward action
Benefits
Comprehensive health benefits (including dental and vision)
Pre-tax commuter benefits
401(k) plan
Quarterly happy hours
Wellness events
Clubs
Team lunches
Education stipend
Flexible PTO policy
Generous family leave program
Company
VTS
VTS is a real estate CRM software company bringing together landlords, brokers, and tenants to make deals happen.
501-1000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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2025 (1)
2024 (2)
2023 (5)
2022 (3)
2021 (7)
2020 (8)
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$453.7MKey Investors
CIBC Innovation BankingBrookfield GrowthInsight Partners
2022-09-06Series E· $125M
2022-03-03Debt Financing· $150M
2019-05-07Series D· $90M
Leadership Team
Nicholas Romito
Founder & CEO
Michael Longway
VP, Strategic Partnerships
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