Director of Engineering — Scale Innovative Consumer Apps

talentX; Dubai; On-site; AED 450,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

A trailblazing technology firm in Dubai is seeking a Director of Engineering to lead multiple cross-functional teams. The role focuses on driving engineering excellence, strategic leadership, and innovation in consumer-facing applications. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in engineering leadership and experience in scaling teams within dynamic environments. This position offers the opportunity to shape the future of technical excellence and innovation in a rapidly growing company.

Qualifications

• Strong leadership experience in managing high-performing technical teams.
• Expertise in consumer-facing applications like marketplaces and e-commerce.
• Experience leading engineering in hybrid tech and operations environments.
• Proven success scaling teams in startups and enterprises.
• Strong knowledge of technical strategy implementation including digital transformation.
• Exceptional stakeholder management skills for translating technical concepts.

Responsibilities

• Oversee 5-6 cross-functional development teams ensuring quality delivery.
• Establish and track engineering performance metrics for efficiency.
• Align engineering goals with business strategy and collaborate with executives.
• Mentor engineering leaders and foster a culture of innovation.
• Spearhead technical transformations and optimize consumer-facing applications.

Skills

Leadership experience in engineering

Expertise in consumer-facing applications

Experience in hybrid tech & operations environments

Proven success in scaling teams

Exceptional stakeholder management skills

Passion for mentorship and leadership

Job description

A trailblazing technology firm in Dubai is seeking a Director of Engineering to lead multiple cross-functional teams. The role focuses on driving engineering excellence, strategic leadership, and innovation in consumer-facing applications. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in engineering leadership and experience in scaling teams within dynamic environments. This position offers the opportunity to shape the future of technical excellence and innovation in a rapidly growing company.