Vice President of Engineering

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

Job summary

An innovative firm is seeking a visionary Vice President of Engineering to lead the charge in building next-gen platforms for the anime, gaming, and cosplay community. This unique opportunity allows you to shape the technical strategy of a dynamic and creative team, pushing the boundaries of technology and storytelling. You'll oversee engineering operations, foster a culture of innovation, and ensure high-quality product delivery. If you're passionate about technology and want to make a significant impact in the entertainment industry, this role is your chance to drive exciting projects from the ground up.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of engineering leadership experience managing complex projects.
• Deep knowledge of software development and system architecture.

Responsibilities

• Define and share a clear technical strategy for growth.
• Oversee development, keeping quality high and timelines tight.

Skills

Leadership Experience

Technical Expertise

Strategic Planning

Communication Skills

Problem-Solving Aptitude

Education

Master’s in Computer Science

Job description

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Location: Remote
Jurisdiction: Global
Minimum commitment: 20 hours per week
Department: Tech Core - Leadership
Reports To: CEO

What You Put In Is What You Get Out
This is not a job. It’s a stake.
A rare entrepreneurial opportunity to create something legendary from the ground up—and we want you in the room.

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.
• Push Innovation: 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.
• Technical Expertise: You bring deep knowledge of software development, system architecture, and emerging tech in entertainment and digital media.
• Strategic Planning: You craft and execute tech strategies that fuel business growth and boost user engagement.
• Communication Skills: You make complex technical ideas easy to understand and build trust and alignment across teams.
• Problem-Solving Aptitude: You thrive in fast-moving environments and know how to turn challenges into smart, scalable solutions.
• 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.

Seniority level

Director

Employment type

Other

Job function

Engineering and Information Technology

Industries

Technology, Information and Internet