We are seeking a visionary Senior Engineer Director to lead our engineering organization with a strong emphasis on innovation, technical excellence, and scalable growth. In this role, you will not only oversee engineering execution but also drive cutting-edge technology initiatives, foster a culture of creativity, and pioneer solutions that position us as an industry leader. You will collaborate with executive leadership to shape the company’s technical roadmap while ensuring operational excellence.

General Responsibilities:

Strategic Leadership & Innovation

• Define and execute the long-term technical vision, identifying disruptive technologies and opportunities for innovation.

• Champion R&D initiatives, experimentation, and adoption of emerging technologies (e.g., AI).

• Foster a culture of continuous innovation, encouraging engineers to explore bold ideas while balancing business impact.

• Partner with Product and Business leaders to align engineering innovation with market opportunities.

Technical & Operational Excellence

• Oversee large-scale, high-impact engineering programs, ensuring scalability, reliability, and security.

• Drive engineering best practices while optimizing processes for speed and efficiency.

• Mentor and grow senior engineering leaders, promoting technical depth and leadership at all levels.

• Evaluate and modernize tech stack, tools, and platforms to maintain competitive advantage.

Cross-Functional Leadership

• Act as a key advisor to the CTO/executive team on technology trends, risks, and opportunities.

• Collaborate with Product Management to translate business challenges into innovative technical solutions.

• Engage with customers, partners, and industry leaders to identify forward-looking engineering opportunities.

Team Development & Culture

• Attract, retain, and develop top-tier engineering talent, with a focus on innovation-driven mindsets.

• Build high-performing, collaborative teams that thrive in solving complex problems.

• Promote a culture of intellectual curiosity and experimentation.

Qualifications

• A university degree required (i.e. Bachelors degree) or equivalent relevant work experience.

• 12+ years of engineering experience, including 5+ years in senior leadership (Director+ level).

• Proven track record of driving innovation • Ability to lead, coach, and develop team members

• Holds self and others accountable to achieving goals and standards

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment to handle multiple competing tasks and demands

• Strong communication skills; oral, written and presentation • Strong organization, planning and time management skills to achieve results

• Strong personal and professional ethical values and integrity

• Proficient in Microsoft Office programs (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel)

• Strong interpersonal & collaboration skills to work effectively with all levels of the organization including suppliers and/or external customers

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• Employees work across functions, countries and cultures gaining new perspectives through mutual respect and open communication

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