VP, Engineering - Remote

Overview

The Athletic is seeking an engineering leader to define technical strategy and manage the engineering team, contributing to the company's growth in the sports media sector.

In Short

• Define and execute the engineering strategy for The Athletic.
• Manage hiring processes with a focus on diversity and inclusion.
• Lead a team of engineers to deliver high-quality software.
• Make technology and architectural decisions to scale the team.
• Prioritize tasks in alignment with strategic initiatives.
• Collaborate with product, design, editorial, data science, and marketing teams.
• Conduct regular 1:1s and provide performance feedback.
• Support engineers in their career advancement.
• Improve team processes and efficiency.
• Contribute to company-wide initiatives.

Requirements

• 8+ years of experience managing an engineering team.
• Experience with consumer product development on web and mobile platforms.
• Experience scaling engineering teams is a plus.
• Familiarity with AWS, Javascript (React, Next.js, Node.js), PHP, MySQL/DynamoDB, ElasticSearch.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Desire to stay connected to the codebase.

Benefits

• Work remotely from the United States or Canada.
• Be part of a large global newsroom.
• Opportunity for career advancement.
• Engage in a diverse and inclusive workplace.
• Contribute to impactful company initiatives.