Senior Director, Workplace Engineering

VERSANT is a leading force in news, sports and entertainment - home to iconic and trusted brands that inspire, inform, and delight audiences. Our unique combination of content, technology and services enriches the cultural fabric, igniting passions, sparking conversations, and connecting people to what they love most.

As an independent, publicly traded company, VERSANT brings together powerhouse cable networks - including USA Network, CNBC, MS NOW (formerly MSNBC), Oxygen, E!, SYFY, and Golf Channel - with dynamic digital and direct-to-consumer brands such as Fandango, Rotten Tomatoes, GolfNow, GolfPass, and SportsEngine. Together, these businesses reflect our commitment to delivering exceptional experiences across every screen and service.

VERSANT is an industry-changing media company fueled by innovation and an entrepreneurial spirit. With a strong foundation and a forward-looking vision, VERSANT empowers creativity, embraces change, and drives connection in an ever-evolving world.

This is a rare opportunity to lead the future of workplace technology. We Versant Media are starting off with a clean slate, free from the burden of legacy tech debt. As our Senior Director of Workplace Engineering, you will have the mandate to bring fresh, innovative ideas that completely rethink what workplace technology looks and feels like for a modern enterprise.

You will lead a world-class team of engineering directors and managers, empowering them to design, build, and deploy the next generation of solutions that power our global offices and enable a seamless hybrid work environment. You will be at the forefront of our strategy, integrating IoT, building automation, and collaboration systems with interior design and architecture to build an iconic HQ that inspires our employees and impresses our guests.

If you are a visionary leader who can balance deep technical expertise with strong people leadership, and you are ready to build a high-performing engineering culture from the ground up, this is the role for you.

Basic Requirements:

· A bachelor’s degree (or higher) in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.

· 10+ years of extensive software development experience, with a proven track record in a senior leadership or management role overseeing software engineers.

· Demonstrable experience leading the delivery of software products or platforms in a fast-paced, agile environment.

· Strong software engineering background with expertise in modern web technologies and cloud-based architectures (AWS, Azure). We value diverse language experience and a strong ability to apply engineering best practices across tech stacks.

· Experience in overseeing solution design and architecture, driving alignment with business objectives, and optimizing systems for scalability and modernization.

· Exceptional collaboration skills, with the ability to effectively communicate and partner with technical and non-technical stakeholders across all levels of the organization.

· A strategic mindset with strong problem-solving abilities, comfortable making technical decisions, reviewing designs, and guiding teams through complex engineering challenges.

Desired Characteristics:

· Workplace Innovation: Experience building and integrating IoT and automation systems within a new building or a modern workplace environment.

· AI and Data Expertise: Familiarity with AI/ML concepts and experience integrating AI-driven tools or features into software products (e.g., chatbots, recommendation systems).

· System Integration: Expertise in tightly integrating building technology with daily employee-facing systems to create a cohesive user experience.

· Leadership & Culture: A demonstrated ability to mentor developers, provide constructive feedback, and build a positive, innovative, and inclusive team culture.

 

Additional Requirements: 

• Hybrid: This position has been designated as hybrid, generally contributing from the office a minimum of three days per week.

 

This position is eligible for company sponsored benefits, including medical, dental and vision insurance, 401(k), paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and a variety of other discounts and perks. Salary range: $190,000 - $245,000 (bonus and long-term incentive eligible) 

We are accepting applications for this position on an ongoing basis. 

As part of our selection process, external candidates may be required to attend an in-person interview with a VERSANT Media employee at one of our locations prior to a hiring decision. VERSANT Media's policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, gender identity or expression, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status, membership in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law.

If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran and require support throughout the application and/or recruitment process as a result of your disability, you have the right to request a reasonable accommodation. You can submit your request to [email protected].

VERSANT Media is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. We include a good faith pay range for each position to comply with applicable state and local pay transparency laws and to promote equity across our organization. Actual compensation will be based on factors such as the candidate's skills, qualifications, experience, and location and may include additional forms of compensation and benefits such as health insurance, retirement plans, paid time off, etc.

VERSANT Media is not accepting unsolicited assistance from search firms for this employment opportunity. All resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at VERSANT via-email, the Internet, or in any form and/or method without a valid written Statement of Work in place for this position from VERSANT's Talent Acquisition team will be deemed the sole property of VERSANT. No fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by VERSANT as a result of the referral or through other means.