Vice President of Engineering

Anime Universe; Austin (TX); Remote; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Anime Universe is seeking a VP of Engineering to lead the development of next-gen platforms for the global anime community. This role involves setting the tech vision, managing engineering operations, and fostering a high-performance team culture. The ideal candidate will have over a decade of leadership experience in engineering, a strong technical background, and excellent communication skills. Join a remote-first, innovative team to create something legendary in the entertainment industry.

Qualifications

• Over a decade of engineering leadership experience.
• Deep knowledge of software development and system architecture.

Responsibilities

• Define and share a clear technical strategy.
• Oversee development from start to finish.
• Hire, coach, and inspire top engineering talent.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-Solving

Education

Master’s in Computer Science

Job description

A rare entrepreneurial opportunity to create something legendary from the ground up—and we want you in the room.

Minimum commitment : 20 hours / week. If that’s not realistic for you, this isn’t the right fit. No hard feelings—we respect clarity.

We are offering an equity partner role, not a traditional salaried position. That means :

• No upfront cash compensation
• Equity (shares) plus potential future token-based rewards (pending legal clearance)
• Future salary unlocked by revenue milestones
• Remote-first, async-friendly, autonomy-heavy global team

Why Join Anime Universe?

Joining Anime Universe as VP of Engineering means stepping into the driver’s seat of a fast-moving, future-facing entertainment powerhouse. You’ll work with a creative, ambitious crew to push the limits of tech, storytelling, and anime culture—all while making something that truly matters.

Role Overview

As VP of Engineering at Anime Universe, you’ll lead the charge in building the next-gen platforms our global anime, gaming, and cosplay community lives for. You’ll set the tech vision, rally top-tier teams, and scale systems that are fast, reliable, and downright awesome.

What You'll Own

Set the Tech Vision :

• Define and share a clear technical strategy that supports Anime Universe’s goals and growth.
• Create a culture that embraces new tech to level up the user experience.

Run Engineering Operations :

• Oversee development from start to finish—keeping quality high and timelines tight.
• Manage budgets, tools, and team capacity to keep everything on track.

Lead and Grow the Team :

• Hire, coach, and inspire top engineering talent.
• Set clear goals, give feedback, and celebrate wins.

Work Across Teams :

• Partner with product to turn ideas into real, working features.
• Sync with design and QA to build smooth, reliable user experiences.

Keep Quality High :

• Set and uphold coding standards, architecture, and best practices.
• Use testing and monitoring to make sure systems stay secure, fast, and scalable.

What You Bring to the Table

Leadership Experience :

• You’ve led engineering teams for over a decade, managing complex projects and delivering results at scale.
• You know how to guide both people and platforms through fast-paced growth.

Technical Expertise :

• You bring deep knowledge of software development, system architecture, and emerging tech in entertainment and digital media.
• You bridge big-picture vision with hands-on technical insight.

Strategic Planning :

• You craft and execute tech strategies that fuel business growth and boost user engagement.
• You know how to balance long-term vision with real-world delivery.

Communication Skills :

• You make complex technical ideas easy to understand.
• You build trust and alignment across teams by keeping communication clear and collaborative.

Problem-Solving Aptitude :

• You thrive in fast-moving environments and know how to turn challenges into smart, scalable solutions.
• Your decisions are grounded in logic, backed by data, and focused on impact.

Seasoned Perspective :

• With over 10 years in engineering leadership roles, with a proven track record of managing complex technical projects and teams.

Bonus Points For :

• Experience in entertainment, gaming, or digital media (bonus points if you’re into anime)
• A Master’s in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field
• Certifications like CSM, PMP, or anything that shows you know how to lead and ship
• A global mindset with experience leading teams across borders and cultures

How We’ll Know You’re Crushing It

• Products are launching on time, meeting high quality standards—and users love them
• Systems are fast, stable, and ready to scale
• Your team is efficient, productive, and delivering top-tier work
• New tech and processes are being adopted and making a real impact
• The engineering team is happy, engaged, and sticking around

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