VP, Engineering & Technical Architect (Hybrid - Seattle, LA, or Denver)

Summary / Objective

Identity Digital is seeking an innovative and strategic VP, Engineering & Technical Architect to lead the evolution of our next-generation technology. Backed by top-tier PE investors, we are moving quickly to leverage AI and agentic AI across our market leading DNS portfolio.

This role will focus exclusively on building next-generation agentic infrastructure and emerging technologies, leading an independent function that collaborates with Identity Digital's core engineering organization. You will lead the platform engineering team, building from the ground up as the senior-most technical expert responsible for the platform's architecture, scalability, and integration strategy.

You will partner with engineering teams, product leadership, and external collaborators to deliver and evolve this cornerstone technology. This role is highly strategic, requiring a blend of deep technical expertise and organizational leadership to translate vision into a sustainable, scalable reality.

This role reports into the Identity Digital COO and will work closely with our GM to develop and implement strategic initiatives.

What You'll Do

• Architecture & Technical Strategy

Set vision and direction for platform engineering; define and evolve the long-term technical architecture for emerging AI technologies.

Serve as a strategic partner to executive leadership. Identify, plan, and execute strategic technical initiatives that drive platform evolution and business growth.

Architect and contribute to solutions for complex technical challenges in identity infrastructure, scalability, and cross-platform integration.

Hire, onboard, coach, and performance manage a high-performing team, foster a collaborative environment, and consistently model Identity Digital's values.

Who You Are / What You Bring

Languages : Python, Go, or TypeScript / JavaScript

Additional Preferred Qualifications

Locations

This is a hybrid position (1 day / week in office) and can be based from any of our US office hubs.

Salary Range

The U.S. base salary range for this full-time position is $277,000 - $340,000 (flexibility based on experience) plus benefits as described below. In addition, the successful candidate will be eligible to receive other compensation from time to time in the form of discretionary and / or nondiscretionary bonuses and long-term incentive plan. Actual compensation will be influenced by a candidate's qualifications, internal employee equity considerations, and location. We will not ask for information about a candidate's current or past compensation for purposes of developing an offer of employment.

US team members (and their spouses, domestic partners, and / or dependent children) are covered by generously subsidized medical, dental, and vision insurance which includes company contributions to a Health Savings Accounts. Team members are also covered by company-paid life and disability insurance and have the option of participating in employee-paid supplemental life, accidental death and dismemberment, critical illness, and accident insurance. In addition, team members can enroll in the company's 401(k) plan with up to a 5% match. You receive 15 days of paid vacation yearly, increasing to 20 days after one year. Additionally, you get 5 days of paid sick leave, 13 paid holidays, and 20 weeks of paid parental leave for birthing parents, 12 weeks for others. Also, there's an opportunity for tuition reimbursement for qualifying expenses.

Note : Benefits programs are subject to eligibility requirements and may vary in certain locations.

A few things to know about us

Identity Digital is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or any other category prohibited by local, state or federal law. This policy applies to all aspects of employment, including recruitment, placement, promotion, transfer, demotion, compensation, benefits, social and recreational activities, and termination.

Background Check Statement

At the time of an offer, you will be required to complete a background check. Any offer is contingent upon a satisfactory background check.

Sponsorship Statement

Please note that work sponsorship for this position may not be available now or in the future. While we strive to support our candidates, not all roles will qualify. Eligibility will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis.

Accommodation Statement

We are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Identity Digital will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact our Recruiting Team at careers@identity.digital.