Head of R&D

Vidispine GmbH is a solutions integrator delivering media and broadcast technologies worldwide, including cloud-based media platforms and broadcast management systems.

The Head of R&D leads the overall engineering organization, shaping the direction of product development, technology strategy, and operational practices. This role works closely with senior leadership and cross-functional teams to support delivery of scalable, reliable, and innovative products.

What You’ll Do

Strategic Leadership

• Contribute to and guide the long-term R&D strategy, technology direction, and product evolution
• Support development of architecture principles and technology roadmaps
• Lead and develop engineering leadership teams across multiple disciplines
• Help guide organizational evolution, including modernization initiatives and delivery practices

Engineering & Product Delivery

• Oversee delivery across product lines, supporting consistent quality and performance
• Guide planning, prioritization, and release processes across R&D
• Support tracking and improvement of key delivery metrics (e.g., quality, predictability, system health)
• Contribute to strategies for maintaining and improving existing systems, including technical debt management

Organizational Development

• Support the design of team structures, career development frameworks, and capability growth
• Foster a collaborative, inclusive, and learning-oriented engineering culture
• Contribute to talent development, mentoring, and succession planning
• Participate in leadership discussions on performance, priorities, and risks

Operational & Financial Contribution

• Contribute to R&D planning, including budget and investment discussions
• Support balanced prioritization of new development and ongoing maintenance
• Help monitor and improve the efficiency and effectiveness of engineering operations

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner with Product, Operations, Support, and Professional Services teams to align objectives
• Support communication and collaboration across teams and regions
• Represent engineering in internal and external discussions where needed

What You Bring

Experience

• Experience leading engineering teams or multiple technical functions
• Experience working with software development, system integration, or cloud-based environments
• Experience contributing to technical strategy, platform evolution, or modernization initiatives
• Experience working in distributed or international teams is helpful

Skills

• Ability to balance strategic thinking with operational execution
• Experience supporting technology roadmaps and product development planning
• Familiarity with modern architectures, including cloud-native and service-based systems
• Ability to work with stakeholders across technical and non-technical domains
• Strong communication skills across different audiences

Qualifications

• Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field, or equivalent experience
• Relevant leadership experience in engineering or R&D environments

What Helps You Succeed

• Collaborative and inclusive leadership style
• Ability to work in a dynamic and evolving environment
• Clear and thoughtful communication
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills
• Interest in building and supporting high-performing teams

Additional Information

• Fluency in English (written and spoken)
• Work in an international and collaborative environment