Engineering Director

Our client, a pioneering company at the forefront of technological innovation, is seeking a dynamic Engineering Director to join their team in the United Arab Emirates. With a commitment to redefining the future through cutting-edge technology, our client fosters a work culture that values excellence, collaboration, and innovation. As the Director of Engineering, you will play a pivotal role in leading multiple cross-functional teams towards developing world-class consumer applications and scaling technical capabilities to new heights.

In this role, you will be responsible for driving engineering excellence by overseeing 5-6 cross-functional development teams, ensuring high-quality product delivery, and establishing engineering performance metrics to drive efficiency. You will also be tasked with aligning engineering goals with business strategy, collaborating with C-suite executives and stakeholders to lead roadmap planning and execution. Additionally, you will partner with Product and Data teams to make data-driven technology decisions that prioritize customer needs.

As the Engineering Director, you will have the opportunity to scale and structure high-impact teams across global tech hubs by hiring top talent, mentoring engineering leaders, and fostering a culture of innovation and collaboration within the organization. You will lead recruitment efforts, onboard new team members effectively, and expand your team to support rapid business growth. Furthermore, you will spearhead technical transformations such as digital migration strategies and optimize the development of consumer-facing applications like e-commerce platforms, marketplaces, and ordering systems.

If you are a visionary leader with a passion for driving technological innovation and enhancing consumer experiences through cutting-edge solutions, we invite you to apply for this position. This role is ideal for experienced professionals in senior leadership positions looking to make a significant impact on an industry-leading company's growth trajectory. Join us in shaping the future of technology with our trailblazing team!

• 10+ years of experience in software engineering
• Experience leading cross-functional teams
• Experience scaling technical capabilities globally
• Strong leadership and strategic planning skills
• Ability to align engineering goals with business strategy
• Experience in technology innovation and digital transformation

• Driving Engineering Excellence
• Strategic Leadership & Roadmap Execution
• Scaling & Structuring High-Impact Teams
• Technology Innovation & Consumer Experience

• Strategic planning
• Leadership development
• Technical transformations
• Data-driven decision-making
• Innovation and collaboration

Seniority Level: Executive Level

• Middle Management
• Senior Level

Job Functions: Engineering

• Technology
• Management

Industries : Technology

• Digital Innovation
• E-commerce