VRChat
Director of Engineering, Product Foundations
Remote
Full Time
#Engineering
#Virtual Reality
#DevOps
#Security
#Privacy
#Authentication
#Networking
#API
#Gaming
VRChat is looking for a Director of Engineering, Product Foundations
Full TimeExecutiveRemoteEngineeringVirtual RealityDevOpsSecurityPrivacyAuthenticationNetworkingAPIGamingEnglishRemote work401kStock optionsUnlimited vacation
We are looking for a Director of Engineering to lead our Product Foundations team and shape the technical backbone of the VRChat platform. As a pioneer in social VR, we empower our community to create and explore over 250,000 unique worlds, and we are backed by $100M in funding from investors like Makers Fund and HTC to help us build the future of the metaverse.
Responsibilities
- Take full ownership of our core platform technology, working alongside product, design, and engineering leaders to support company-wide goals.
- Lead, mentor, and inspire a multidisciplinary team of approximately 15 engineers focused on DevOps, security, API development, and release management.
- Define both short and long-term technical strategies that align with our broader vision for the platform.
- Manage a collaborative planning process that balances strategic objectives with user insights and historical data.
- Make high-level technical tradeoffs to ensure the long-term health and scalability of our infrastructure.
- Partner with production teams to execute on roadmaps and resolve roadblocks effectively.
- Represent engineering progress to executive leadership and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
- Stay at the forefront of industry trends in gaming, user-generated content, and social platforms to drive innovation.
Must-haves
- At least 5 years of experience in engineering management within a high-growth technology company.
- A strong technical background paired with experience in technical product management.
- Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, which are essential for success in our fully remote environment.
- A university degree or equivalent professional experience in a technical field.
- Proven ability to define success metrics and make data-driven strategic decisions.
- Comfort navigating ambiguity and thriving in a fast-paced, evolving industry.
- Fluency in English.
Nice-to-haves
- Hands-on technical experience with release engineering, security, DevOps, APIs, and 3D gaming development.
- Prior expertise working with virtual economies, e-commerce, or social platforms.
Benefits
- The flexibility to work from anywhere as a member of our 100% remote team.
- Stock options to give you a stake in our future.
- 401k plans for our team members in the United States.
- Unlimited and flexible vacation time to help you recharge.
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