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Head of Engineering (Premium)

Unlock employer Dubai, United Arab Emirates Posted: 21 Aug 2025

Financial

  • Estimate: $130k - $180k*
  • Zero income tax location

Accessibility

  • Fully Remote
  • Apply from abroad
  • Visa Provided

Requirements

  • Experience: Senior
  • English: Professional

Position

At Revolut, we believe people deserve more from their money — more visibility, more control, and more freedom. Since 2015, we have been on a mission to deliver just that. Our innovative range of products empowers over 60 million customers to manage their finances better every day. With our rapid growth, our people and culture have become crucial to our success, earning us recognition as a Great Place to Work™.

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We are seeking a Head of Engineering to lead our Premium department. This leadership position will bridge commercial strategy and customer experience, demanding technical expertise, strategic thinking, and a passion for mentoring high-performing teams. In this role, you will define and execute the technical strategy for our premium offerings, including paid plans and travel and lifestyle benefits.

What You'll Be Doing

  • Acting as the technical owner, defining the future state of the department's systems and creating a roadmap to achieve it.
  • Leading and mentoring a team of over 60 engineers across six full-stack product teams.
  • Executing product improvements with an optimal time-to-market.
  • Fostering a culture of technical excellence and collaboration through effective hiring and talent management.
  • Collaborating with the Head of Product on long-term strategic planning and aligning the technical roadmap with broader business goals.
  • Balancing the development of new features with updating legacy systems to promote long-term scalability and quality.
  • Influencing stakeholders at all levels to execute the department's technical vision.

What You'll Need

  • Fluency in Java.
  • A solid technical background with experience in senior leadership roles.
  • Proven track record in defining and executing technical strategies for a suite of products.
  • Demonstrated ability to lead and mentor large engineering teams.
  • Excellent communication skills, capable of influencing stakeholders at all levels.
  • A history of delivering impactful projects and managing product lifecycles.
  • A passion for cultivating high-performing engineering teams.

Nice to Have

  • Experience in high-growth, fast-paced environments, such as startups or scale-ups.
  • Familiarity with paid plans, travel, or lifestyle products.
  • Background in managing teams across multiple product lines or departments.

Revolut values diversity and promotes an inclusive workplace. We encourage applications from individuals with varied backgrounds and experiences, as this leads to exceptional and innovative products and services.

Important Notice for Candidates:
Please apply only through official Revolut channels. We do not use third-party services for recruitment. Ensure communications occur through official Revolut email addresses ending in @revolut.com. We will never request payment or personal financial information during the hiring process.

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