VP of Engineering, Product Development at PitchBook

Seattle, Washington, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Financial Technology, Data AnalyticsIndustries

Requirements

Seasoned and forward-thinking technology leader
Thrives at the intersection of strategy, innovation, and execution
Passionate about scaling technology, developing people, and building impactful products
Experience leading a global organization of more than 200 engineers

Responsibilities

Set the technical direction and drive execution for PitchBook’s engineering organization, ensuring technology strategy supports innovation, scalability, and customer success
Lead architectural modernization initiatives that strengthen performance, reliability, and developer efficiency
Evaluate and introduce emerging technologies (e.g., AI, data pipelines, automation tools) to advance the business
Lead, mentor, and grow a global team of 200+ engineers and technical leaders
Foster an inclusive, high-performing culture built on trust, accountability, and continuous learning
Build clear career paths and leadership frameworks to help engineers and managers reach their potential
Maintain a high bar for software quality, delivery speed, and platform reliability
Drive adoption of best practices such as CI/CD, automated testing, observability, and modern cloud-native development
Use data and metrics to guide decisions and continuously improve software building and delivery processes
Partner closely with Product Management and Design leaders to deliver scalable, customer-focused solutions
Work with senior leaders across the business to ensure technology investments align with company goals

Skills

Product Development

Engineering Leadership

Global Team Management

Technology Strategy

Customer Empathy

Product Innovation

PitchBook

Provider of private market data insights

About PitchBook

PitchBook provides detailed information and insights on private market data, focusing on venture capital, private equity, and mergers and acquisitions (M&A). Its main product is the PitchBook Platform, which consists of various software applications that allow users to access a vast database of information about companies, deals, investors, and funds. This platform is subscription-based, meaning clients pay for different levels of access based on their needs. PitchBook stands out from competitors by offering comprehensive data that is essential for investment professionals, business executives, and advisors, particularly in Europe and North America. The company's goal is to empower its clients to make informed investment decisions and stay updated on market trends.

Seattle, WashingtonHeadquarters

2007Year Founded

$13.4MTotal Funding

ACQUISITIONCompany Stage

Quantitative Finance, Financial ServicesIndustries

1,001-5,000Employees

Benefits

Flexible work program

Generous PTO

Paid sick days

Company-wide days off

Learning & development opportunities

401k & company matching

Medical, dental and vision insurance

HSA+FSA Accounts

Paid parental leave

Transportation stipend

Team building & company-wide events

Risks

Leadership transition risk as founder John Gabbert steps down from CEO role.

Increased competition from platforms like Intapp's DealCloud challenges PitchBook's market position.

Potential over-reliance on the North American market exposes PitchBook to regional downturns.

Differentiation

PitchBook offers comprehensive data on venture capital, private equity, and M&A.

The PitchBook Platform provides award-winning software applications for unparalleled data insights.

PitchBook serves a diverse clientele, including investment professionals and business executives.

Upsides

Increased demand for ESG data presents a new expansion opportunity for PitchBook.

The rise of SPACs creates a market for SPAC-related insights on PitchBook's platform.

Growing interest in secondary market transactions could expand PitchBook's database offerings.

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