Grow With Treefera
At Treefera, we’re building bold, AI-powered solutions to bring clarity and credibility to nature-based asset data — because the planet needs better decisions, and business needs better tools.
We combine cutting-edge research with practical delivery, giving every team member space to grow, lead, and make meaningful impact from day one. Whether you're passionate about AI, climate, product, or operations — this is a place to do the best work of your career.
You’ll be joining a global, cross-functional team that values rigour, curiosity, and working close to the real-world problems we’re solving.
If you’re excited by complex challenges and want to help reshape the way nature is valued — we’d love to hear from you.
Who you are
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.
Success in this role will be defined by:
- 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.
Must-have requirements:
- 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
Desirable requirements (if applicable):
- 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 You’ll Gain at Treefera
We believe everyone should have the opportunity to grow into their full potential. At Treefera, you’ll join a team that balances curiosity with delivery, exploration with impact.
- Be part of a high-growth startup from the ground up
- Apply AI and data to global nature-based challenges
- Build mastery and push the boundaries of your craft
- Learn from a diverse, cross-functional team
- Access competitive pay, equity, and meaningful benefits
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
We know bold solutions come from diverse teams. That’s why we’re committed to building an environment where everyone feels they belong and can thrive.
If you need any accommodations during the application process, just let us know — we’re here to support you.
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Compensation Range: £120K - £200K
