Hire a VP of Engineering

Hiring engineering leadership is one of the most critical decisions a company makes. Whether you're a recruiter filling an open role or a founder looking for your first VP Engineering, success depends on reaching qualified candidates quickly.

CTO Rank's database of 485,000+ verified tech leader contacts lets you source VP Engineering candidates by filtering for the exact experience, seniority, tech stack, company background, and location you need.

1. Define your ideal candidate profile — Target role, seniority level, preferred industry background, and tech stack requirements.
2. Search CTO Rank — Use our multi-filter search to find tech leaders matching your criteria. Filter by current title, company size, industry, technology, and location.
3. Review profiles — Each result includes the leader's current title, company, location, and tech stack to help you assess fit.
4. Export and outreach — Export your shortlist with verified email addresses. Import into your ATS or outreach tool for direct engagement.

The best VP Engineering candidates typically share key attributes:

• Relevant industry experience — Prior leadership in your sector accelerates onboarding.
• Scaling track record — Look for leaders who've grown engineering teams at similar-stage companies.
• Technical depth — Strong hands-on background in the tech stack you use or plan to adopt.
• Leadership longevity — Sustained tenure in leadership roles indicates stability and impact.

CTO Rank's detailed profiles help you evaluate these attributes before reaching out, saving time on unqualified leads.

CTO Rank offers flexible plans to match your needs:

• Free — Browse the full database and reveal up to 25 contacts. Perfect for evaluating the platform.
• Essential ($495/year) — Unlimited reveals, export up to 500 contacts to CSV. Includes a 3-day free trial.
• Professional ($1,995/year) — Unlimited reveals, export up to 5,000 contacts per search. Built for teams and agencies.

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