SVP, Engineering - (Remote - US)

Mediavine is seeking an experienced SVP of Engineering to lead our growing Engineering department.

About Mediavine

Mediavine is a fast-growing advertising management company representing over 10,000 websites in the food, lifestyle, DIY, and entertainment space. Founded by content creators, for content creators, Mediavine is a Top 20 Comscore property, exclusively reaching over 125 million monthly unique visitors. With best-in-class technology and a commitment to traffic quality and brand safety, we ensure optimal performance for our creators.

Mission & Culture

We are striving to build an inclusive and diverse team of highly talented individuals that reflect the industries we serve and the world we live in. The unique experiences and perspectives of our team members is encouraged and valued. If you are talented, driven, enjoy the pace of a start-up like environment, let’s talk!

Position Title & Overview:

As the Senior Vice President (SVP) of Engineering at Mediavine, you will serve as a critical member of the executive leadership team, reporting directly to the CEO. In this role, you will oversee the strategic direction and operational excellence of our Engineering department. We are looking for a visionary leader who can drive innovation, build scalable systems, foster a culture of collaboration, and align engineering efforts with the company’s long-term goals.

The SVP of Engineering will lead a growing team of engineers, partnering with cross-functional stakeholders to deliver impactful, data-driven solutions that fuel Mediavine’s growth and maintain its reputation for technical excellence.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute an engineering strategy aligned with Mediavine’s business objectives, ensuring scalability, innovation, and operational efficiency
• Lead, mentor, and inspire a high-performing team of engineers and engineering managers, cultivating a collaborative, inclusive, and innovative culture
• Oversee the delivery of scalable, secure, and reliable software solutions, ensuring the effective execution of product roadmaps in collaboration with Product and Support teams
• Establish and track engineering KPIs to measure performance, system reliability, and team productivity, using insights to drive continuous improvement
• Partner with the executive team to develop long-term engineering goals, operational budgets, and resource allocation plans
• Drive technical vision and direction, ensuring Mediavine remains at the forefront of industry trends and emerging technologies
• Lead Mediavine’s infrastructure and platform strategies to support growth, ensuring optimal performance and cost-effectiveness
• Manage vendor relationships and negotiate contracts for tools, software, and services critical to engineering operations
• Represent the Engineering team in executive and cross-functional leadership meetings, advocating for resources and driving alignment on company priorities
• Availability to travel to on-site locations for team retreats, leadership meetings and the annual all hands events approximately 25% of the time

Requirements

Location:

• Applicants must be based in the United States

You Have:

• 15+ years of progressive engineering experience, including 10+ years in leadership roles within software development or technical operations
• Proven success managing engineering organizations of 40+ team members in a remote or distributed environment
• Expertise in designing, building, and scaling complex technical systems, including backend infrastructure, frontend platforms, and cloud infrastructure management
• Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional collaboration, delivering impactful results through alignment and partnership with stakeholders
• Strong leadership qualities, including emotional intelligence, servant leadership, and a focus on mentorship and team development
• Experience with financial oversight, including developing and managing multi-million-dollar budgets
• Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to articulate technical concepts to diverse audiences, including executives and non-technical stakeholders
• Deep understanding of privacy laws (e.g., GDPR, CCPA) and security best practices, ensuring compliance across all systems
• Proven track record of balancing strategic vision with operational execution, delivering on short-term goals while preparing for future growth
• A passion for fostering an inclusive, innovative culture that supports employee development and long-term retention
• Availability to travel to on-site locations for team retreats, leadership meetings and the annual all hands events approximately 25% of the time

Benefits

• 100% remote 
• Comprehensive benefits including Health, Dental, Vision and 401k match
• Generous paid time off 
• Wellness and Home Office Perks 
• Up to 12 weeks of paid Parental Leave 
• Inclusive Family Forming Benefits 
• Professional development opportunities 
• Travel opportunities for teams, our annual All Hands retreat as well as industry events

Mediavine provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees. All aspects of employment will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.

We strongly encourage minorities and individuals from underrepresented groups in technology to apply for this position.

At Mediavine, base salary is one part of our competitive total compensation and benefits package and is determined using a salary range.  Individual compensation varies based on job-related factors, including business needs, experience, level of responsibility and qualifications. The base salary range for this role at the time of posting is $300,000 - $325,000  USD/yr.