Head of Engineering Division

Salt Digital Recruitment; Dubai; On-site; AED 350,000 - 450,000; Full time

Job summary

Salt Digital Recruitment is seeking an experienced Head of Engineering to lead their technology organization in Dubai. The role involves mentoring a large team of engineers, defining the tech roadmap, and collaborating with product teams to enhance customer experiences.

The ideal candidate should possess 12+ years of engineering experience, including leadership in B2C or e-commerce sectors. This is a senior role focused on driving innovation and team performance.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of overall engineering experience.
• 5+ years in senior leadership roles.
• Strong technical background in cloud infrastructure.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of over 150 engineers.
• Define and execute the technology roadmap.
• Collaborate with Product and Data teams.

Skills

Leadership

Technical expertise in distributed systems

Project management

Agile methodology

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science

Job description

Location: Bangalore, India

About the Role

My client is looking for an experienced Head of Engineering to lead their technology organization in Bangalore. This role is ideal for a dynamic and strategic engineering leader who has successfully managed high‑performing teams in fast‑moving B2C and e‑commerce environments. You will drive the technology vision, ensure engineering excellence, and partner closely with product, design, and business teams to deliver seamless, reliable, and innovative customer experiences.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and scale a team of 150+ engineers, developers, and managers across multiple domains and functions.
• Define and execute the company's technology roadmap aligned with business objectives.
• Cultivate a strong engineering culture focused on ownership, innovation, performance, and collaboration.
• Oversee architecture design, technical strategy, and platform scalability across products and infrastructure.
• Drive disciplined execution with robust delivery frameworks, ensuring high availability and quality standards.
• Collaborate with Product and Data teams to improve customer engagement, conversion, and retention.
• Manage budgets, headcount planning, and vendor relationships effectively.
• Stay ahead of emerging technologies, evaluating their potential to accelerate growth and efficiency.

Requirements

• 12+ years of overall engineering experience, including 5+ years in senior leadership roles.
• Proven track record of managing and scaling large engineering organizations (150+ people).
• Experience in B2C/e‑commerce, marketplace, or consumer internet companies.
• Strong technical background in distributed systems, cloud infrastructure, and scalable architecture.
• Deep understanding of agile development, modern DevOps practices, and product engineering lifecycles.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.

Salt is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.