VP Engineering

Moonfare GmbH; London; Hybrid; EUR 80,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job description

Private equity has always been a sought-after asset class due to its performance potential.

However, steep entry barriers, including high minimum investments (~€10m), hefty paperwork and the challenge of selecting the right fund have traditionally kept individual investors at bay, with access largely limited to big institutions or a select few.

Enter Moonfare.

We've made investing in private equity more accessible and straightforward with our fully digital investment platform. Now, qualified investors can access some of the most sought-after private market funds at minimums starting from €10,000.

The diverse Moonfare team – which includes alumni from top private banks, groundbreaking startups and beyond – is united in pushing boundaries and redefining the private equity landscape.

VP Engineering
This role can be based in London or Berlin

As VP Engineering, you will be responsible for driving the technical vision, delivery, and operational excellence of Moonfare’s core platform. Reporting directly to the CEO, you will lead and scale a high-performing engineering organisation, creating the systems and culture needed to support rapid innovation as Moonfare continues to grow.

A key focus will be leading Moonfare’s re-platforming initiative. In parallel, you'll play a key role in preparing the organisation for future AI-powered enhancements to engineering productivity.

This is a high-impact role with visibility at the executive level. You will play an instrumental part in shaping the future of Moonfare’s technology, introducing AI into development processes, and helping define a lean, modern engineering culture. You will also work closely with the CEO and other senior leaders on company-wide initiatives.

You will:

• Define and evolve Moonfare’s engineering strategy in line with business goals and product vision
• Lead the re-platforming of Moonfare’s core platform, collaborating closely with Security and Infrastructure leadership to ensure timely, secure, and scalable execution
• Scale a diverse and distributed engineering team, ensuring strong performance, alignment, and career development
• Champion a culture of technical excellence, ownership, and collaboration across engineering, product, and design
• Establish and continuously improve engineering processes, tooling, and architecture to support high-quality product delivery
• Partner with Product, Design, and Operations to align on roadmap priorities and ensure high-impact execution
• Set and monitor key engineering KPIs and targets related to delivery velocity, quality, uptime, and team engagement
• Serve as a key technical advisor across the business and represent engineering in strategic discussions with executive stakeholders and external partners

The next Moonfarian:

• 10+ years of professional software engineering experience, with at least 5 years in engineering leadership roles
• Experience working in high-growth, product-led technology companies
• Proven track record of leading complex re-platforming or large-scale architectural transformation projects
• Deep understanding of software architecture, cloud infrastructure (e.g. AWS), security, and DevOps best practices
• Proven ability to build and scale high-performing engineering teams and systems
• Strong collaboration skills with experience working closely with product, design, and commercial teams
• Excellent communication skills in English, both written and verbal
• Ability to balance hands-on technical depth with strategic thinking and long-term planning
• Passion for building impactful technology and mentoring future leaders
• Experience managing managers and aligning teams across multiple locations
• Comfortable working in a hybrid environment (4 days per week in-office in Berlin or London)

If you feel you do not meet all of the requirements, we still encourage you to apply!

Our Values:

Our clients come first, Moonfare comes second, and we prioritise ourselves third - Client-Centric Focus. Putting clients first means creating value for them is essential. Placing Moonfare second signifies that our individual professional future at Moonfare depends on the company's commercial success. Prioritising ourselves third reflects our humility in putting clients and Moonfare before personal interests.

We pursue excellence and honor our promises - Commitment to Excellence. We hold ourselves to the highest standards, taking responsibility for our failures, and celebrating our successes. We commit to deadlines and stick to them and we learn from our mistakes.

We are here to win and to celebrate our collective achievements - Win together. We are mission-focused and think and act like owners. We exemplify the attitude we expect and each of us commits to do what it takes to succeed.

We foster personal growth but each of us earns our place as a Moonfarian through merit - Growth and Merit. We hire, retain, and develop exceptional people and invest in empowering them to excel. We must all earn our place at the table every day.

We understand the important role that diversity plays in our success. Different backgrounds, experiences and ideas push us further and raise the bar. We’re committed to developing an inclusive and safe culture where everyone — regardless of colour, race, religion, sex, origin, sexuality, disability, marital status, citizenship or gender identity — knows that they are an integral part of the team and can bring their full potential to their work.

Apply now!