Head of Engineering

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee and mentor multiple engineering team leads, guiding technical challenges, team management, and project execution.
  
• Drive the adoption and refinement of engineering best practices, including Extreme Programming (XP), Test-Driven Development (TDD), and Pair Programming.
  
• Participate in coding, design, and architecture discussions, providing hands-on examples to demonstrate best practices and innovative solutions.
  
• Collaborate with the CTO and senior leaders to define and implement the technical strategy aligned with business goals.
  
• Lead initiatives to improve software quality, scalability, and performance across all products and services.
  
• Foster a culture of innovation, continuous learning, and knowledge sharing within the engineering department.
  
• Work closely with product management to ensure timely delivery of high-quality software that meets customer needs.
  
• Conduct regular code reviews, architecture reviews, and technical debt assessments to maintain high code quality standards.
  
• Develop and implement metrics to measure team performance, code quality, and engineering efficiency.
  
• Participate in hiring and retention efforts to build and maintain a world-class engineering team.
  
• Stay abreast of industry trends and emerging technologies, evaluating their potential application to our products and processes.
  

Requirements

Required Qualifications

• Advanced degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
  
• 12+ years of experience in software development, with at least five years in senior leadership roles.
  
• Deep expertise in C/C++, Java, and other relevant programming languages and frameworks.
  
• Proven track record of successfully implementing and scaling agile methodologies, notably XP.
  
• Strong understanding of distributed systems, microservices architectures, and cloud technologies.
  
• Experience with high-performance, large-scale data processing systems, and real-time analytics.
  
• In-depth knowledge of network protocols, IP traffic handling, and telecommunications engineering concepts.
  
• Demonstrated ability to lead and motivate large engineering teams across multiple projects.
  
• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to make sound technical decisions, balancing various trade-offs.
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with AI/ML technologies and their application in data processing and analytics.
  
• Familiarity with DevOps practices and tools (CI/CD, containerization, etc.).
  
• Contributions to open-source projects or published research in relevant fields.
  
• Experience working in the telecommunications or cybersecurity industries.
  

Personal Attributes

• Exceptional leadership skills with the ability to inspire and mentor engineering teams.
  
• Strong communication skills, articulating complex technical concepts to technical and non-technical audiences.
  
• Hands-on mindset, willing to lead by example and dive into code when necessary.
  
• Passionate about software craftsmanship and committed to continuous improvement.
  
• Adaptable and resilient, able to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
  
• Strategic thinker with the ability to balance long-term vision with short-term deliverables.
  

Additional Information

• Fluent oral and written English is mandatory.
  
• Occasional travel may be required for team-building events, conferences, or client meetings.
  
• Flexibility to work across different time zones when collaborating with distributed team members.
  
• Travel: Occasional travel may be required for conferences, client meetings, or inter-office collaboration
  

Benefits

We offer a competitive compensation package, opportunities for professional growth, and the chance to work on cutting-edge technologies that shape the future of telecommunications and data processing and analytics