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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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