Vice President of Engineering

The Company is seeking a VP of Engineering to lead its technology group, which is integral to the experience of over 50,000 athletes across 30 cities. The successful candidate will be responsible for a comprehensive technology assessment and roadmap, with a primary focus on the athlete experience and scalability. This role demands a hands-on leader who can make the product fast, reliable, and secure for every athlete, every week, in every city. The VP of Engineering will also be tasked with product development, efficiency, and leading the technology team, including hiring, coaching, and setting the standard for engineering, product, and design. Applicants must have a minimum of 10 years' in software engineering, with at least 5 years' in a leadership role, and a proven track record of modernizing and scaling technology in a fast-growing environment. The role requires a security-first mindset, hands-on experience with AI infrastructure, and strong product judgment. The ideal candidate will have experience in consumer mobile apps, particularly those related to community, sports, fitness, gaming, or live events, and a deep understanding of engagement systems at scale. An AI-native mindset, with a focus on using AI to accelerate development and operations, is essential. The VP of Engineering will be expected to be a player-coach, actively involved in coding, and capable of explaining technical concepts to non-technical leaders.