VP of Engineering, Treefera
£140-200k
+ Equity + Bonus
More information about location
1-5 days a week in office (St Katherine's Dock, Tower Hill)
AI-enabled data fabric that synthesizes and originates insights on the first mile
Open for applications
AI-enabled data fabric that synthesizes and originates insights on the first mile
21-100 employees
Open for applications
£140-200k
+ Equity + Bonus
More information about location
1-5 days a week in office (St Katherine's Dock, Tower Hill)
21-100 employees
Company mission
To provide the data products and workflow needed to deliver continuous monitoring, assurance and risk evaluation to its clients.
Role
Who you are
- A bachelor’s degree in computer science, information technology or a related field
- 5+ years of engineering leadership experience, including experience as a Head of Engineering, VP, or Engineering Director
- Proven ability to build and manage high-performing engineering teams
- Experience scaling SaaS data platforms, ideally with real-time or high-throughput processing components
- Solid understanding of modern software architecture, infrastructure, security, and devops practices
- Familiarity with AI/ML development lifecycles (MLOps) and data infrastructure
- Experience leveraging cloud technologies
- Strong execution mindset: able to break down complex problems and lead teams to delivery
- Experience with agile engineering practices, engineering OKRs, and measurable quality outcomes
- Excellent leadership and team management skills, with the ability to inspire and develop high-performing technology teams
- A hands-on, practical approach to engineering leadership — able to dive into architecture or delivery challenges when needed
Desirable
- Previous experience in climate tech, ideally in startup environments
- Familiarity with data governance frameworks, compliance, or environmental reporting standards
- Advanced degree in a technical field (e.g. MSc or PhD)
- Certifications such as AWS, GCP, ITIL, or CISSP
- Proficient in risk mitigation and data security of digital assets
- Strong stakeholder management skills, including collaboration with Product, Science, GTM, and Compliance
- Experience building remote-first engineering teams
What the job involves
- As VP of Engineering, you will lead the engineering organisation at Treefera and support the long-term strategy devised by our CEO
- Your focus will be on building and scaling high-performing teams, evolving our technology foundations, and delivering high-quality, secure, and reliable products in close collaboration with Science, Product, and Go-To-Market functions
- You will drive execution excellence, coach and mentor engineering leaders, and be accountable for ensuring our systems and software development practices meet the company’s standards for scale, sustainability, and innovation
- Delivering reliable, impactful, and scalable products aligned with Treefera’s mission
- Growing and supporting a mission-aligned team of engineers and technical leaders
- Ensuring engineering teams operate efficiently and collaborate effectively with science, product, and commercial counterparts
- This is a unique opportunity to take a leadership role at an ambitious, mission-driven company operating at the frontier of AI and sustainability
Application process
- Recruiter Screen
- Meet the team
- Hiring Manager interview
- Cultural interview
Salary benchmarks
Our take
Nature-based assets are increasingly vital for decarbonising the economy, as they are the most efficient means of removing carbon dioxide from the atmosphere. However, the lack of accessible, understandable, and trustworthy data hinders enterprises from investing in these assets at the necessary scale. This issue, along with regulatory changes like the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) and the demand for supply chain transparency, is creating a positive tipping point that underscores the need for reliable nature-based data solutions.
Treefera is an AI-enabled data fabric platform that enhances transparency and accuracy in nature-based asset reporting. It provides 360-degree visibility into the first leg of commodity supply chains by integrating satellite, drone, and ground truth data via advanced AI algorithms. Working across commodities and carbon capture, it collates and organises large data sets into actionable, risk-mitigating insights. Treefera provides essential data products and workflows for continuous monitoring, assurance, and risk evaluation at a fraction of the computing power used in other AI tools and makes previously unseen information concerning real-world assets transparent, usable and defensible.
Serving a diverse clientele, including project developers, biochar producers, carbon credit market players, and bioenergy companies, Treefera covers jurisdictions across multiple regions and over 500 registered forest projects and harvest sites. The platform consolidates extensive environmental and forestry data and integrates with client analytics through an API, ensuring seamless access to critical information. As a global enterprise with operations in the US, UK, Europe, LATAM, and Asia, Treefera is committed to making the true power of nature-based solutions visible to all.
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Funding (last 2 of 3 rounds)
Jun 2025
$30m
SERIES B
Apr 2024
$12m
SERIES A
Total funding: $44.2m
Company benefits
- Unlimited leave
- Company Macbook
- Quarterly team activities
- Medical insurance (including optical & dental)
- Pension scheme
- Group life insurance
- Group income protection
- Cycle to work scheme
- Flexible working hours
- Snacks and drinks in office
Company values
- Curious
- Rigorous
- Frugal
- Emersed
Company HQ
London, UK
Articles
Leadership
Jonathan Horn
(Co-Founder & CEO)Former Managing Director at J.P. Morgan and Citi - driving digital innovation globally. Experience in implementing data mesh to support a distributed, data-driven organisation.
Caroline Grey
(Co-Founder & CRO)Previously a Chief Customer Officer at UiPath. She has experience scaling a tech start-up to $1bn in revenue and has IPO-ed at $70b valuation.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion at Treefera
- At Treefera, we are committed to building a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace. We believe that a variety of perspectives and experiences drives innovation and enhances our ability to address complex environmental challenges. Our mission to bring transparency and accuracy to nature-based asset reporting is strengthened by a team that reflects the diverse world we serve. We welcome individuals from all backgrounds and identities, recognising that inclusivity fosters creativity and resilience. We strive to create an environment where every team member feels valued, supported, and empowered to contribute fully. Through equitable practices and continuous learning, we aim to ensure that all employees have the opportunity to thrive and grow. At Treefera, diversity, equity, and inclusion are not just principles; they are integral to our success and our impact on the planet.
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