VP Engineering, Platform

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Hiring Remotely in Israel
Remote or Hybrid
Expert/Leader
Digital Media
#FuelTheFandom with AI-tailored content creation, management and distribution
The Role
Lead and scale the Platform engineering group, owning vision, execution, and technical excellence. Drive scalable, reliable infrastructure and distributed systems, collaborate with Product and R&D, mentor engineering leaders, ensure 24/7 production readiness, and foster a culture of ownership and continuous improvement.
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Description

WSC Sports, the pioneer in AI-powered sports content technology, empowers their clients world-wide to connect with their fans through AI-tailored sports content experiences. WSC Sports’ platform automates the creation, management and distribution of content, enabling sports rights holders to expand reach, grow fan bases, and unlock revenue opportunities across digital platforms.

Why WSC Sports:

You’ll work in an awesome environment alongside some of the most innovative people in the industry, using cutting-edge technologies and tools (video editing, Gen AI, data, etc.). At WSC Sports, you have the opportunity to directly influence the products and tools used by our clients, including sports giants such as the NBA, Bundesliga, LaLiga, ESPN - and that’s just the beginning of what WSC Sports has to offer! Join us and be a part of the best team in tech as we Fuel the Fandom worldwide.

We’re looking for an experienced and strategic VP Engineering to lead and scale our Platform group - a core part of WSC Sports’ product and engineering organization. This group is responsible for building and maintaining the core technologies that power our flagship products and drive business growth.

You’ll report to the VP R&D and work closely with Product leadership to align on vision, execution, and long-term planning. You’ll manage a large, growing group of engineers and leaders, and play a key role in shaping the engineering culture, processes, and infrastructure as we scale.

What You’ll Do:

  • Lead the Platform group end-to-end, owning its vision, execution, and growth
  • Drive scale, performance, and technical excellence across all core systems
  • Collaborate cross-functionally with Product, R&D, and Business stakeholders to define priorities and deliver impact
  • Mentor and develop strong leaders across the engineering organization
  • Ensure the platform is ready to support innovations, while keeping high standards of stability and reliability
  • Foster a culture of collaboration, ownership, and continuous improvement
Requirements

What you’ll need:

  • 10+ years of experience in Software Engineering, with 5+ years in VP-level leadership roles
  • Proven track record leading large-scale engineering organizations (+100), including managers of managers
  • Strong experience in product-based SaaS companies – ideally with video or media technologies
  • Deep understanding of scalable infrastructure, distributed systems, and cloud environments
  • Hands-on experience deploying and maintaining 24/7 production systems with high reliability
  • Excellent problem-solving and decision-making abilities, especially under pressure
  • Outstanding communication skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate across teams
  • A true team player with a collaborative mindset
  • Willingness to dive into details when needed, and stay closely connected to the day-to-day work of the teams

Skills Required

  • 10+ years of experience in Software Engineering
  • 5+ years in VP-level leadership roles
  • Proven track record leading large-scale engineering organizations (100+), including managers of managers
  • Experience in product-based SaaS companies
  • Experience with video or media technologies
  • Deep understanding of scalable infrastructure, distributed systems, and cloud environments
  • Hands-on experience deploying and maintaining 24/7 production systems with high reliability
  • Excellent problem-solving and decision-making abilities under pressure
  • Outstanding communication skills and ability to influence cross-functionally
  • Proven ability to mentor and develop engineering leaders
  • Collaborative team player with willingness to dive into technical details
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The Company
HQ: Ramat Gan
470 Employees
Year Founded: 2011

What We Do

WSC Sports is the leading AI-driven platform for sports content automation, management, distribution, monetization, and fan engagement. Built for the entire sports media ecosystem—rights holders, leagues, teams, broadcasters, publishers, and advertisers—WSC Sports powers seamless content workflows at every stage. By analyzing live broadcasts in real-time, WSC’s AI auto-generates personalized sports moments, delivering the right content at the right time across platforms. An end-to-end solution, it helps sports organizations scale content, control fragmented fan journeys, and maximize monetization—all from one unified platform. Trusted by 650+ organizations, including the NBA, NHL, LALIGA, and DAZN, WSC Sports, is shaping the future of sports media. Utilising advanced AI and Machine Learning technologies the WSC Sports proprietary platform analyzes live sports broadcasts, identifies each and every event that occurs in a game, and in real-time creates and publishes customised short-form videos. This enables sports media rights owners to maximise the use of their content, creating new revenue streams and a personalised fan experience on every platform for every type of fan.

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