Full-time · Remote
VP of Engineering
This is a high-impact executive role for a technical leader who thrives at the intersection of product innovation and organizational scaling. You will lead the engineering efforts for a premier sports media brand, managing a multi-layered team of managers and full-stack developers. It is a rare opportunity to drive technical strategy for a massive consumer audience while maintaining a culture of inclusivity and mentorship.
The Athletic (via Flexionis) · San Francisco, California, United States · Posted 17 April 2026
The role
Overview
This is a high-impact executive role for a technical leader who thrives at the intersection of product innovation and organizational scaling. You will lead the engineering efforts for a premier sports media brand, managing a multi-layered team of managers and full-stack developers. It is a rare opportunity to drive technical strategy for a massive consumer audience while maintaining a culture of inclusivity and mentorship.
What they need
Requirements & Skills
Key Responsibilities
- Define and execute the long-term technical strategy and staffing roadmaps
- Manage and mentor five engineering managers across various product teams
- Oversee the full software development lifecycle for web and mobile applications
- Lead recruitment efforts with a specific focus on diversity and inclusion
- Collaborate with cross-functional executives to align engineering output with business goals
- Maintain system architecture, infrastructure, and performance standards
Essential
- Minimum of 8 years in engineering management roles
- Proven track record leading teams that build consumer-facing products
- Experience overseeing cross-platform development (Web, iOS, and Android)
- Ability to evaluate complex architectural trade-offs and guide technical decision-making
- Experience managing other managers (leading leaders)
- Willingness to work in a fast-moving, high-growth environment
Preferred
- Direct experience scaling engineering teams from medium to large sizes
- Desire to remain hands-on or closely connected to the codebase
- Experience with GraphQL and Apollo
- Background in media or high-traffic consumer platforms
Key Skills
AWSJavaScriptReactNext.jsNode.jsPHPWordPressMySQLDynamoDBElasticSearchAgile MethodologyStrategic RoadmappingPerformance Management
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Perks
Benefits & perks
- 100% Remote work flexibility within the US or Canada
- Competitive executive-level base salary
- Opportunity to lead a high-profile global sports media platform
- Inclusive and diverse corporate culture
- Direct mentorship and reporting line to the CTO
- Professional development and career advancement support
Next step
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