VP of Engineering (d/f/m)

Vivenu; Deutschland; Vor Ort; EUR 120.000 - 160.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

vivenu is seeking a senior engineering leader to define and drive the technical strategy for a high-growth SaaS platform. You will manage global engineering teams, ensure scalable architecture, and partner with product and business stakeholders to deliver exceptional live entertainment technology at scale.

The role emphasizes hands-on leadership, mentoring, and building a culture of ownership, innovation, and delivery excellence across six global offices.

Qualifikationen

• 10+ years of engineering experience with at least 5+ years in leadership.
• Experience building and scaling a B2B2C SaaS platform is preferred.
• Proven ability to scale teams and lead across growth-stage organizations.

Aufgaben

• Lead and manage the engineering team, setting the technical strategy, roadmap and vision.
• Oversee day-to-day engineering operations for high-quality delivery.
• Provide strategic technical direction and scalable architecture decisions.
• Maintain hands-on coding proficiency and mentor engineers as needed.
• Champion engineering best practices across the product lifecycle.

Kenntnisse

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Communication

Mentoring

Cross-functional collaboration

Scale-up experience

Technical depth

B2B2C SaaS

Tools

React

Next.js

Node.js

GoLang

React Native

MongoDB

GCP

Kubernetes

Docker

Traefik

Jobbeschreibung

Redefine the future of live entertainment tech

Welcome to vivenu, the global leader in event ticketing tech and one of the world’s fastest-growing live entertainment tech firms. We are transforming event ticketing for global leaders like the Grammys, the Golden Globes, Stanford University and the Hockenheimring turning what was once a simple transaction into a strategic business advantage. Backed by over $65 million in funding, our platform empowers event organizers to own their brand experience, unlock deep data insights, and seamlessly integrate ticketing into their digital infrastructure.

With six offices worldwide and growing, we deliver a customizable, intuitive solution and industry-leading support that simplify even the most complex ticketing challenges –helping organizers deliver exceptional experiences and drive real growth.

Join us and build the future of live entertainment.

With over 10 million end users and usage quadrupling annually, our infrastructure now handles over 1 billion requests per month — and counting. Our API-first platform solves complex system challenges at scale — delivering performance, flexibility, and reliability for the world’s leading live entertainment brands.

Our tech stack

Frontend: React, Next.js

Backend: Node.js, GoLang

Mobile: React Native

Database: MongoDB

Cloud: GCP

DevOps: Kubernetes (Docker), Traefik

• Lead and manage the engineering team, setting the technical and product strategy, roadmap, and vision in alignment with overall business objectives.


• Oversee day-to-day engineering operations to ensure smooth execution, high-quality deliverables, and efficient resource utilization across all development teams.


• Provide strategic technical direction, ensuring the design and architecture of scalable, high-performance solutions.


• Maintain proficiency in coding with a willingness to be relatively hands-on, serving as a technical mentor and being able to dive into complex challenges when necessary


• Champion engineering best practices, focusing on the product development lifecycle, continuous delivery, and operational excellence.


• Build, mentor, and retain high-performing global engineering teams, fostering a culture of ownership, innovation, and continuous learning.


• Utilize proven ability to scale internationally and bring experience from scale-up organizations to manage growth and complexity effectively.


• Partner closely with various stakeholders to define scope, priorities, and roadmaps, ensuring the engineering strategy aligns with market and customer needs.


• Demonstrated experience in a similar product leadership role, successfully leading software development teams in scale-up.


• Background in software development with at least 10+ years of experience in engineering, and 5+ years in leadership


• Preferably experience with building and scaling a B2B2C SaaS platform


• Proven ability to scale teams and experience leading engineering efforts in high-growth organizations


• Proficiency in coding with a willingness to be relatively hands-on—you should be able to lead from a place of technical depth.


• Outstanding communication skills and ability to explain technical strategy in clear terms to executives while engaging engineers and business stakeholders as trusted partners.


• A mindset that sees engineering and technical excellence as a key business driver, enabling innovation at scale.

Why join vivenu?

Live Entertainment Tech

Play a mission-critical role for global brands, redefining fan experiences from festivals to major sports events. Here, you’re part of the business of fun — powered by cutting-edge technology that brings moments to life for millions.

Sustainable Growth

We scale sustainably on a profitable, VC-backed foundation with true product-market fit. This means continuous investment in our people, products, and long-term vision.

Top-tier Team

Collaborate with over 160 dedicated professionals, including leaders from Google, Slack, and Salesforce. Together, we’re shaping the future of live entertainment technology, one decision at a time.

Global DNA

We’re a diverse, merit-driven team spread across six global offices. Talent and impact are what matter here — not hierarchy or background.

Fast Growing, in All Aspects

Sifted consistently ranks us among the fastest-growing scale-ups in Europe. We’re driven by daily learning, shared wins, and collective growth.

Next-Gen Leaders & Insights

Work alongside some of tech’s brightest minds — from Forbes 30 Under 30 founders to Executive of the Year award winners. At vivenu, you’ll help set the standard for the ticketing industry’s future.

vivenu Inclusion Statement

At vivenu, we believe our people define our success – and that we win with bold, diverse minds. The strongest teams are built on different perspectives, experiences, and voices. We’re committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels empowered to contribute, grow, and thrive to shape the future of live entertainment globally.

Check out our mission statement and corporate values here.