Engineering Director

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

We are excited to partner with atrailblazing company that is redefining the future of with cutting‐edge technology and innovation. As a Director of Engineering, you will lead multiple cross‐functional teams, driving the development of world‐class consumer applications, optimizing engineering performance, and scaling the company’s technical capabilities to new heights.

Responsibilities:

As the Director of Engineering, your key responsibilities will include:

🚀 Driving Engineering Excellence

• Overseeing 5-6 cross‐functional development teams, ensuring high‐quality product delivery.
• Establishing and tracking engineering performance metrics to drive efficiency and accountability.
• Ensuring technical standards, including code quality, security, and managing technical debt.

📊 Strategic Leadership & Roadmap Execution

• Aligning engineering goals with business strategy, collaborating with C‐suite executives and stakeholders.
• Leading roadmap planning and execution, continuously improving development processes to prioritize customer needs.
• Partnering with Product and Data teams to make data‐driven technology decisions.

🌍 Scaling & Structuring High‐Impact Teams

• Hiring, structuring, and scaling engineering teams across global tech hubs.
• Mentoring and coaching engineering leaders, fostering a culture of innovation and collaboration.
• Leading recruitment, onboarding, and team expansion to support rapid business growth.

💡 Technology Innovation & Consumer Experience

• Spearheading technical transformations, including digital migration and innovation strategies.
• Optimizing the development of consumer‑facing applications (e‑commerce, marketplaces, ordering systems).
• Collaborating with operations teams to enhance brick‑and‑mortar technology solutions.

Requirements:

To excel in this role, you should have:

🎓 Strong leadership experience in engineering, managing high‐performing technical teams.
📱 Expertise in consumer‑facing applications, including marketplaces, ordering systems, and e‑commerce.
🏗️ Experience leading engineering in hybrid tech & operations environments (e.g., food, logistics, or retail).
📊 Proven success scaling teams in startups, scaleups, and large enterprises.
🔍 Strong knowledge of technical strategy implementation, including digital transformation and migrations.
💬 Exceptional stakeholder management skills, with the ability to translate complex technical concepts to non‑technical audiences.
🤝 Passion for mentorship, leadership, and fostering high‑performance engineering cultures.

If you're ready to lead the future of engineering innovation, apply now and drive the next wave of technical excellence! 🚀