Proudly voted a Great Place to Work®, Unifonic is a dynamic startup in the SaaS space that is revolutionizing how businesses communicate. Our team, made up of 500 energetic and passionate individuals, is dedicated to delivering the best possible experience to more than 5000 customer-centric companies. We pride ourselves on a fun and collaborative work environment where creativity and new ideas are constantly encouraged.
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As the Director of Engineering, you will provide strategic and technical leadership to multiple engineering teams, guiding the development and evolution of Unifonic’s products and technology. Your role will involve driving engineering excellence, fostering a culture of innovation, and ensuring the successful delivery of scalable, high-quality solutions. Key responsibilities include setting the vision and strategy for the engineering organization, leading and mentoring high-performing teams, overseeing architectural reviews, and championing continuous improvement and operational excellence.
Key Responsibilities:
- Set the vision and strategy for the engineering organization in alignment with the product roadmap and company goals.
- Lead, mentor, and grow high-performing engineering teams.
- Drive the design and delivery of scalable, reliable, and secure systems serving millions of users.
- Oversee architectural reviews and ensure best practices in system design and software development.
- Collaborate with Product, Operations, and other business units to deliver impactful solutions.
- Manage resource allocation, project prioritization, and delivery timelines across multiple teams.
- Build and maintain a strong engineering culture focused on quality, collaboration, and accountability.
- Drive the adoption and integration of AI and machine learning technologies to enhance product capabilities.
Job Requirements:
- 12+ years of experience in software engineering, with at least 5 years in leadership roles.
- Proven record of leading and scaling engineering teams in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.
- Experience with backend development (Java, Python, Go) and modern cloud architectures (AWS, OCI, Azure, GCP).
- Strong background in distributed systems, microservices, and high-availability architectures.
- Familiarity with AI/ML technologies is a plus.
- Excellent communication, leadership, and people management skills.
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
Language Requirements:
- Proficiency in English is required.
Benefits:
- Competitive salary and bonus
- Unifonic share scheme
- 30 holiday days after the first anniversary
- Your Birthday off
- Work-from-anywhere flexibility (up to 25 days per year)
- Paid leave and assistance for new parents
- Learning and development opportunities
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