VP Engineering (CTO-Track)

Jobgether • Switzerland

Remote

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AI Summary

High-impact technical leadership role for an experienced engineering leader to own the full technical and product direction of a large-scale video platform, working directly with the CEO as the primary engineering authority.

Key Highlights

Own the overall technical and product architecture of a large-scale video platform

Define and drive the technical roadmap, ensuring scalability, reliability, and continuous modernization of backend systems

Lead a distributed engineering team while establishing strong engineering practices, standards, and processes

Key Responsibilities

Own the overall technical and product architecture of a large-scale video platform

Define and drive the technical roadmap, ensuring scalability, reliability, and continuous modernization of backend systems

Lead a distributed engineering team while establishing strong engineering practices, standards, and processes

Co-own the product roadmap with the CEO, translating business and publisher needs into clear technical priorities and execution plans

Drive company-wide AI adoption, embedding AI into engineering workflows, product development, and operational processes

Lead the evolution of video delivery and monetization systems, including HLS/DASH playback, ad integrations, and performance optimization

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Technical Skills Required

Laravel PHP Node.js AWS EC2 RDS Lambda S3 CloudFront MediaConvert MediaLive JavaScript TypeScript VAST VPAID IMA SDK Prebid.js HLS/DASH Redis OpenSearch SageMaker

Benefits & Perks

Fully remote role within Europe

High level of ownership and direct collaboration with executive leadership

Significant strategic influence over product, engineering, and company direction

Opportunity to step into a CTO-track leadership role with long-term impact and equity potential

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Nice to Have

Experience in video platform companies or related ecosystems

Familiarity with AI/ML infrastructure such as OpenSearch, SageMaker, or vector search systems

Job Description

This is a high-impact technical leadership role designed for an experienced engineering leader ready to step into a company-defining position at the intersection of video technology, AdTech, and AI. You will own the full technical and product direction of a large-scale video platform, working directly with the CEO as the primary engineering authority. The role combines deep hands-on technical involvement with strategic leadership, shaping architecture, product evolution, and team structure across a distributed engineering organization. You will guide the modernization of a complex AWS-based infrastructure, lead a remote engineering team, and define the roadmap for video delivery, monetization, and AI-driven innovation. This is a rare opportunity to operate at CTO level, influencing both product vision and technical execution in a fast-moving, publisher-focused technology environment.

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