Director / VP of Engineering

Jobgether; Remoto; EUR 90.000 - 110.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

A partnered recruitment firm is seeking a Director / VP of Engineering. This pivotal role will lead cross-functional engineering teams, driving technical excellence and operational efficiency. The ideal candidate will have 8+ years of experience in product companies and a strong ability to mentor managers while fostering high-performing, collaborative engineering cultures. This position offers a fully remote work environment, flexible time off, and an opportunity to shape the engineering strategy in a dynamic company.

Servizi

Flexible time off

Paid parental leave

Gym / wellness stipend

State‑of‑the‑art tech equipment

Competenze

• 8+ years of experience in a product company with cross‑departmental collaboration.
• 3+ years as Director of Engineering, Senior Engineering Manager, or Head of Engineering.
• Experience implementing performance metrics (DORA, KPI, OKR).

Mansioni

• Lead and optimize cross-functional engineering teams.
• Recruit, onboard, and train engineering staff.
• Drive process improvements and best practices.

Conoscenze

Leadership

Technical expertise in system design

Agile methodologies

Remote team management

Software development lifecycle

Descrizione del lavoro

Director / VP of Engineering

This position is posted by Jobgether on behalf of a partner company. We are currently looking for a Director / VP of Engineering in Bulgaria. The Director / VP of Engineering will lead and optimize cross-functional engineering teams, driving technical excellence, innovation, and operational efficiency across product development. This role combines strategic leadership with hands‑on technical involvement, ensuring high‑quality, scalable, and secure software solutions. You will work closely with Product, Design, and other departments to align engineering initiatives with business goals, while mentoring managers and key contributors. The ideal candidate thrives in a dynamic, remote‑first environment, balances technical depth with leadership acumen, and is passionate about building high‑performing, collaborative engineering cultures. This role is pivotal in shaping long‑term engineering strategy and execution.

Accountabilities

• Design, implement, and maintain efficient engineering team structures to meet organizational objectives
• Recruit, onboard, and train engineering staff, fostering professional growth and development
• Collaborate with Product, Design, and other stakeholders to ensure alignment of engineering efforts with business goals
• Drive process improvements, best practices, and high standards across development, quality assurance, and operations
• Provide technical guidance on software architecture, technology stack, and prioritization of technical debt
• Mentor engineering managers and key contributors, conducting performance reviews and implementing career growth plans
• Oversee budget allocation for engineering resources, software, and hardware
• Promote a culture of excellence, collaboration, and innovation across distributed teams

Requirements

• 8+ years of experience in a product company with cross‑departmental collaboration
• 3+ years as Director of Engineering, Senior Engineering Manager, or Head of Engineering
• 3+ years as a Senior Software Engineer with full‑stack development experience
• 2+ years managing managers and leading high‑performing teams
• Experience with Agile, DevOps, and software development lifecycle (SWDL)
• Proven ability to build scalable, secure, and highly available backend systems
• Experience implementing performance metrics (DORA, KPI, OKR)
• Strong communication skills and ability to lead remote and distributed teams across time zones
• Technical expertise in system design, backend, frontend, and databases

Benefits

• Fully remote, distributed team environment
• Flexible time off and paid parental leave (612 weeks)
• Gym / wellness stipend ($50 / month)
• State‑of‑the‑art tech equipment for home office setup
• Opportunity to shape engineering culture and strategy in a fast‑growing company
• Collaborative and high‑performing team environment with focus on transparency and innovation