VP of Engineering
This is a high-impact executive role for a seasoned engineering leader who wants to apply their skills to the climate crisis. Overstory is at a pivotal growth stage, having secured $14M in Series A funding to scale their vegetation intelligence platform. The role offers the unique challenge of managing a successful enterprise product while pioneering new technological frontiers in remote sensing.
Overstory
New York City, New York, United States · Posted 2 May 2026
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Overview
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About Overstory
Overstory is a small business working in climate tech / environmental services, based in New York City, New York, United States.
Climate Tech / Environmental Services
Small
New York City, New York, United States
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Requirements & Skills
Key Responsibilities
- Define and execute a long-term technical vision and strategy
- Build and scale a diverse, high-performing engineering team
- Lead the organization through structural and cultural transitions
- Oversee the development of machine learning models for satellite imagery
- Collaborate with the executive team to align technical goals with business growth
Essential
- Proven track record of leading technical teams through periods of significant change and rapid growth
- Ability to develop and articulate a comprehensive 12-24 month technical strategy
- Experience in an entrepreneurial or startup environment
- Strong background in people management with a focus on empathy, clarity, and inclusion
- Willingness to engage deeply with the challenges of organizational transformation
- Ability to manage the needs of a successful existing business while innovating for the future
Preferred
- Experience in climate tech or remote sensing industries
- Background in machine learning or geospatial data applications
- Extensive professional network for high-level recruiting
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Perks
Benefits & perks
- Remote-first work environment
- Opportunity to work on critical climate change solutions
- Collaborative culture with passionate, mission-driven colleagues
- Impactful role in a well-funded Series A startup
- Exposure to cutting-edge satellite and AI technology
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