Head of Engineering – Scale Luxury E‑commerce Tech (Dubai)

Alcor; Dubai; On-site; AED 300,000 - 350,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading luxury e-commerce firm seeks a Head of Engineering based in Dubai to lead and empower the engineering organization. This role involves defining technology strategy, overseeing best practices, and ensuring high-quality delivery. Candidates should have over 10 years in engineering with at least 3 years in leadership, and must be skilled in aligning engineering efforts with business goals. The position offers personal growth opportunities, competitive tax-free salary, and various benefits including annual leave and medical insurance.

Benefits

Attractive discounts across our brands

Access to the latest technology tools

Competitive tax-free salary

Medical Insurance

Annual flight allowance

Relocation benefits and support

22 days annual leave

Qualifications

• 10+ years in engineering with at least 3+ years in a senior leadership role.
• Proven experience scaling engineering organizations and leading distributed teams.
• Ability to influence across functions and communicate with executive stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Define and drive long-term technology vision aligned with company strategy.
• Lead organizational planning for engineering growth, including structure and team development.
• Guide adoption of emerging technologies that deliver business value.

Skills

Engineering leadership

Technical decision-making

Strategic planning

E-commerce domain knowledge

Strong communication skills

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science or Engineering

Job description

A leading luxury e-commerce firm seeks a Head of Engineering based in Dubai to lead and empower the engineering organization. This role involves defining technology strategy, overseeing best practices, and ensuring high-quality delivery. Candidates should have over 10 years in engineering with at least 3 years in leadership, and must be skilled in aligning engineering efforts with business goals. The position offers personal growth opportunities, competitive tax-free salary, and various benefits including annual leave and medical insurance.