Chief Engineering Leader — Strategy, Scale & Growth

Webook

Riyadh

On-site

SAR 450,000 - 900,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Webook in Riyadh is seeking an experienced Head of Engineering to lead and enable the engineering organization, align technical vision with business goals, and drive scalable, reliable, high‑performance platforms.

You will mentor architecture, system design, and operational excellence while shaping the roadmap, standards, and processes in a fast‑growth environment. Strong leadership and English communication are essential.

Qualifications

10+ years of professional software engineering experience, with 5+ years in a leadership role guiding teams in a high-growth environment.
Proven experience delivering high-traffic, mission-critical platforms.
Demonstrated ability to own technical strategy, operational processes, and team enablement.

Responsibilities

Lead and enable engineering teams, fostering a culture of ownership, collaboration, and technical excellence.
Define and communicate the technical vision, priorities, and roadmap, aligning engineering efforts with business goals.
Provide guidance and mentorship on architecture, system design, and technical decision-making.
Drive team performance and operational efficiency, ensuring smooth day-to-day execution.
Oversee system architecture and technical standards, ensuring scalability, reliability, and maintainability.
Promote engineering best practices in coding, documentation, testing, and observability.
Monitor engineering processes, workflows, and delivery metrics to ensure consistent execution.