Vercel · 1 day ago
Director of Engineering, v0
Hybrid - New York City
Full-time
Hybrid
Director/Executive
$286K/yr - $384K/yr
10+ years expVercel is a company that provides developers with the tools and cloud infrastructure to build a faster, more personalized web. They are seeking a Director of Engineering to lead their v0 engineering team, which focuses on an AI-powered generative UI product, overseeing technical execution, team health, and engineering outcomes.
Artificial Intelligence (AI)Cloud InfrastructureDeveloper PlatformSoftwareWeb Development
Responsibilities
Lead the v0 engineering team: Manage the engineering team; set technical direction and standards for the team
Own engineering outcomes: Accountable for code quality, system reliability, delivery timelines, and technical debt management
Build the team: Recruit, hire, and retain engineers; develop talent and create clear growth paths
Drive execution: Establish development processes, remove blockers, and ensure the team ships consistently
Partner cross-functionally: Work closely with Product, Design, and other engineering teams to align on priorities and dependencies
Make technical tradeoffs: Engage in architecture discussions, evaluate build-vs-buy decisions, and balance short-term delivery with long-term maintainability
Qualification
Required
10+ years of software engineering experience, with 5+ years managing engineers or engineering managers
Track record of building and scaling engineering teams (15+ engineers)
Experience shipping AI/ML products, developer tools, or consumer-facing applications
Strong technical foundation—you can review system designs, understand model integration challenges, and evaluate infrastructure tradeoffs
Clear communicator who sets expectations, gives direct feedback, and builds trust across teams
Comfortable operating in ambiguity and making decisions with incomplete information
Preferred
Experience with LLMs, generative AI, or ML infrastructure
Background in frontend frameworks, design systems, or developer experience
Previous experience at a high-growth startup or infrastructure company
Familiarity with Next.js, React, or the broader frontend ecosystem
Benefits
Competitive compensation including salary, equity, and benefits
Total compensation package may include benefits, equity-based compensation, and eligibility for a company bonus or variable pay program depending on the role.
Company
Vercel
Vercel is a developer platform that provides cloud infrastructure services for the web.
501-1000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$863MKey Investors
AccelBedrockGoogle Ventures
2025-09-30Series F· $300M
2024-05-16Series E· $250M
2021-11-23Series D· $150M
Leadership Team
Guillermo Rauch
CEO
Malte Ubl
CTO
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