Responsibilities

  • Lead, mentor, and manage team leads and senior engineers across Data, AI, Game Development, and Technology departments, fostering a collaborative and high-performance culture.
  • Serve as primary system design engineer and ensure engineering of software pipelines are optimally fit for PRDs.
  • Define and drive the overarching technical vision, strategy, and roadmap for the company's quantitative and blockchain-based gaming platforms and operational infrastructure.
  • Champion the development and refinement of innovative, fair, and engaging odds-based game mechanics and financial models, leveraging advanced data science, AI, and blockchain capabilities.
  • Ensure the security, integrity, scalability, and regulatory compliance of all gaming operations and associated financial transactions on the platform.
  • Collaborate closely with executive leadership, Product Management, Legal, and Compliance teams to translate business objectives into actionable technical strategies and market-leading products.
  • Direct the operational aspects of software processes, including system monitoring, incident response, financial reconciliation, fraud prevention, and continuous improvement of operational processes.
  • Manage departmental budgets, resource allocation, project prioritization, and timelines to ensure strategic goals are met efficiently.
  • Stay at the forefront of emerging technologies and trends in quantitative finance, blockchain/Web3, AI, and gaming, advocating for their strategic adoption to maintain a competitive edge.
  • Assist leading alongside CTO in establishing and enforcing best practices for software development, data governance, AI ethics, and blockchain implementation across all teams.
  • Cultivate relationships with external partners, technology providers, and regulatory bodies as needed.

Qualifications

  • Proven executive experience (6+ years) in technology leadership roles, with at least 4-5+ years specifically managing multiple engineering teams in complex, data-driven environments.
  • Demonstrable experience with and strategic understanding of blockchain technologies, smart contracts, tokenomics, and decentralized applications (dApps).
  • Broad knowledge of modern technology stacks including data science (Python, ML libraries), AI development, game engines/pipelines (e.g., Unreal, Unity), and scalable backend systems.
  • Exceptional leadership, strategic thinking, and decision-making capabilities, with a proven ability to inspire and lead high-performing technical teams.
  • Solid understanding of the game development lifecycle, live operations, and the integration of complex systems (e.g., payment gateways, KYC/AML solutions).
  • Strong exposure to backend and microservice-based architectures including modern fullstack frameworks (Node.js/Go/Rust, Next.js, Docker/Kubernetes, ORMs, cloud services, etc.)
  • Experience with regulatory and compliance landscapes relevant to gaming, finance, or blockchain Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Finance, Mathematics, Statistics, or a related field, OR equivalent extensive professional experience.

Benefits

  • HMO
  • Tokens
  • Leave Credits
  • Training & Development

Sovrun is redefining gaming by empowering players to truly own their digital assets and take an active role in shaping their virtual worlds. Our innovative ecosystem bridges the gap between accessible features like NFTs and token-based ownership to immersive experiences like co-creating fully on-chain games and Autonomous Worlds (AWs). Whether it's crafting unique assets, driving player-led economies, or building on composable and modular platforms, Sovrun is paving the way for a new era of gaming. Join us in shaping the future of interactive entertainment where players aren’t just participants but architects of their gaming experiences. Know more about us here: https://www.sovrun.org/ https://x.com/SovrunGenesis https://discord.gg/sovrun https://medium.com/@sovrun

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