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