Software Engineering Vice President (Sportsbook Product)

TL;DR

Software Engineering Vice President (Sportsbook Product): Develop and execute strategic vision for the sportsbook product engineering organization, leading teams to deliver incremental customer value every two weeks with an accent on innovative customer experiences, high availability, and performance during peak events. Focus on overseeing design of personalized live betting features, implementing CI/CD best practices, and partnering with core engineering for scalable microservices architecture.

Location: New York City (Hybrid)

Salary: $267,000 - $356,000 USD

Company

Premier mobile gaming company in the US and Canada, leader in sportsbooks, iGaming, casino, racing, and fantasy sports, with offices across the US, Canada, and globally.

What you will do

• Develop and execute strategic vision for sportsbook product engineering, aligned with overall strategy and business objectives.
• Collaborate with executive leadership, product, and core engineering to define goals, metrics, and ways of working.
• Lead, mentor, and inspire engineering teams, fostering innovation, attracting top talent, and building high-performing groups.
• Oversee design and development of innovative, performant customer experiences like personalized betting, live features, and social tools.
• Implement engineering best practices including CI/CD, monitoring, and incident response for operational excellence during peak events.
• Partner with core engineering on architecture evolution, security, compliance, and minimizing downtime for massive traffic spikes.
• Manage budget, communicate progress to stakeholders, and stay ahead of industry trends for competitive advantage.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
• 10+ years in software engineering with focus on product engineering and customer value delivery.
• 5+ years leadership in senior roles like Director or VP of Engineering, leading geographically dispersed teams.
• Strong knowledge of distributed systems, microservices, API design, Lean/Agile, and Continuous Delivery.
• Proven ability to deliver bi-weekly increments, data-driven decisions, and align engineering with business metrics.
• Excellent communication for cross-functional collaboration; business acumen; thrive in fast-paced environments.
• Experience managing diverse offices, enhancing culture, inclusion, and strategic office plans.

Culture & Benefits

• Comprehensive health plans (medical, vision, dental, fertility, mental health, fitness) some at $0 cost.
• Generous PTO, sick leave, 14 paid holidays, 401(k) with 5% match, commuter benefits, pet insurance.
• Annual bonus, long-term incentives, stock program participation.
• Commitment to equal opportunity, inclusion, and accommodations for disabilities.
• Focus on one team culture, valuing diverse backgrounds and continuous learning.