Vice President, Engineering

The Vice President of Engineering will define and drive the technical strategy behind The Atlantic’s digital products, guiding a dynamic team of engineers to deliver tools and experiences that serve our mission and fuel growth. As the senior-most technical leader in the organization, this individual will serve as both a strategic partner and hands-on mentor, bringing deep expertise in team-building, product development, and cross-functional collaboration.

This role is central to shaping The Atlantic’s future. It requires an inspiring, forward-looking leader who balances innovation with operational excellence, while fostering a culture where engineers can do their best work. The VP of Engineering will play a pivotal role in developing new user experiences and evolving the systems that power our editorial, consumer revenue, and advertising teams — all in close partnership with stakeholders across Editorial, Consumer Growth, and Advertising.

This Vice President, Engineering reports to the Chief Product Officer

What You’ll Do

• Lead and grow a high-performing engineering team of 20+ staff.
• Recruit, develop, and empower technical leaders across the team.
• Play a pivotal role in defining company strategy and crafting roadmaps that drive business growth.
• Craft and communicate a compelling technical vision that aligns with our editorial and business goals.
• Drive the development of new advertising products, ensuring technical scalability and creative flexibility.
• Establish and continuously improve technical processes, delivery workflows, and engineering culture as we scale.
• Collaborate with Legal and IT Operations to set and implement data security and privacy policies across the company.
  
  

What You Bring

• A forward-thinking builder with both creative ambition and technical rigor - someone who can lay strong foundations, cultivate a thriving engineering culture, and champion innovation that positions us for the future.
• 8-10 years leading engineering teams, including experience managing managers and overseeing large-scale initiatives in a fast-paced environment.
• Proven success deploying test-driven development and continuous delivery practices.
• A strong understanding of emerging AI technologies and developer tools - including AI coding assistants - and the judgment to integrate them thoughtfully to boost team productivity, code quality, and innovation.
• Ability to engage effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Strong communication and mentorship skills, with a track record of developing inclusive, resilient teams.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• A genuine passion for The Atlantic’s mission and journalistic values.
  
  

This position is based in New York City or Washington, D.C.

Salary minimum: $225,000; Salary maximum: $275,000

About The Product & Engineering Team

We’re a mission-driven team of designers, engineers, product managers, and researchers working together to support The Atlantic’s journalism. Our tech stack includes AWS, Python, TypeScript, React, and GraphQL, but we prioritize curiosity, collaboration, and a willingness to learn above specific technical experience. We’re committed to building accessible, performant, and elegant experiences that serve our readers and empower our colleagues.

About The Atlantic

The Atlantic has, for more than 160 years, advanced ideas that matter and sparked global conversation on the most important issues of our time. We aim to bring clarity and original thinking to questions of consequence, on topics ranging from politics, the economy, and global affairs to technology, science, and culture. As the third-longest-running magazine in America, we find ourselves at a remarkable moment: one of both continuation and transformation, of upholding our legacy while continuously reinventing ourselves for the future.

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The Atlantic Monthly Group LLC ("The Atlantic") is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The Atlantic is committed to diversity and encourages members of traditionally underrepresented communities to apply, including women, LGBTQ people, people of color, and people with disabilities. We do not discriminate against our applicants because of race, color, religion, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation, and pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable law.

Job offers to work at The Atlantic are contingent upon the candidate’s successful completion of reference checks and compliance with The Atlantic's COVID-19 vaccination policy. The Atlantic requires all employees to be vaccinated against COVID-19, including subsequent boosters, and submit proof of vaccination status. Employees who cannot receive the vaccine because of a disability/medical contraindication or sincerely-held religious belief may request an accommodation (e.g., an exemption) to this requirement.