Chief Technology Officer - Fan Engagement Platform

About This Role

Sanabil Studio is a venture builder that blends industry expertise, technology, and startup know-how to turn bold ideas into real businesses. We take concepts from zero to launch, and when a venture proves its potential, we back it with seed funding and hands-on support to help it scale.

Fanfinity is one of those ventures — a sports technology platform connecting fans, clubs, and media through live match feeds, predictor and trivia games, CRMs, loyalty systems, and data-driven engagement tools. We're also pushing into gaming and stadium technology, reshaping how fans experience live sports in Saudi Arabia and beyond.

We are looking for a Chief Technology Officer to architect, scale, and lead Fanfinity's entire technology stack — defining the technical vision and making sure our products are robust, scalable, and ready for what comes next.

THE ROLE What you'll own here.

• Own and execute the overall technology roadmap, fully aligned with product and business objectives
• Lead the architecture and development of scalable CRMs, gamification systems, and fan data platforms
• Build, mentor, and scale a high-performing engineering team across backend, frontend, data, and DevOps
• Oversee infrastructure design and reliability using Kubernetes, Docker, and cloud-native architectures on AWS/GCP
• Guide backend development in Go and Kotlin, ensuring modular, high-performance systems
• Oversee frontend development in React and modern UI frameworks for seamless cross-platform experiences
• Implement strong DevOps practices including CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, and observability
• Integrate third-party services including payments, analytics, and loyalty APIs
• Drive exploration of AI and computer vision to enhance fan engagement, content automation, and stadium analytics
• Ensure data security, compliance, and scalability across multi-tenant club deployments

THE PROFILE You're probably a fit if…

• You have 10+ years in software engineering, with 3–5 years in senior technical leadership
• You have a proven record of scaling cloud-native applications to large user bases
• You have deep expertise in Go, Kotlin, React, Docker, Kubernetes, and modern cloud infrastructure on AWS or GCP
• You're comfortable with CRM systems, payments, and real-time data processing
• You've led full-stack teams and managed external technology partners without losing execution quality
• You thrive in fast-moving startup environments with tight cycles and high ownership expectations
• You're based in Riyadh or ready to relocate — this role is on-site
• Bonus: experience with computer vision, AI personalization, fan engagement tech, stadium/IoT technology, or scaling products for global audiences

THE ENVIRONMENT What working here actually looks like.

• Technical Ownership at the Top You won't be implementing someone else's vision. You'll be defining it — with direct influence on product, architecture, and company strategy from day one.
• A Startup with Studio Backing You'll work out of Fanfinity's offices in the heart of Riyadh, embedded in the Sanabil Studio ecosystem alongside other ventures, with the resources and support that come with it.
• Speed, Ownership, Experimentation This is not a 9-to-5. It's a culture built around moving fast, taking ownership, and building something that redefines how millions of fans experience sports across the region.

What You Get From Us Competitive pay with equity: A package that reflects your seniority and the market, plus generous equity in what you're building. Comprehensive insurance: Full coverage for you and your family. Premium gear, day one: Everything you need to hit the ground running, set up and ready before your first morning. Mentorship that matters: Individual career development from people who've actually built and scaled ventures. An accelerated curve: You'll learn more here in 12 months than most roles offer in three years.