Director of Engineering

About

This position is posted by Jobgether on behalf of a partner company. We are currently looking for a Director of Engineering in Switzerland.

This is a high-impact leadership role at the forefront of AI-driven product innovation, where you will shape the future of a rapidly scaling engineering organization. You will oversee multiple teams responsible for delivering core product experiences, ensuring both technical excellence and exceptional user outcomes. Working in a fast-paced, AI-native environment, you will define strategy, guide execution, and foster a culture of ownership and continuous improvement. This role combines organizational leadership with strong technical insight, enabling you to influence architecture, product direction, and engineering practices. Collaborating closely with cross-functional leaders, you will help translate ambitious goals into scalable solutions. It’s an ideal opportunity for a visionary leader passionate about building teams, driving innovation, and delivering meaningful product impact.

Accountabilities

• Lead and scale multiple engineering teams, including managing and mentoring Engineering Managers across key product areas
• Define and execute technical strategy, ensuring alignment with product vision and business objectives
• Drive high-quality product delivery by balancing speed, scalability, and long-term maintainability
• Collaborate closely with Product, Design, and other stakeholders to translate strategy into actionable roadmaps
• Guide the development of AI-powered product experiences, leveraging emerging technologies responsibly and effectively
• Foster a high-performance engineering culture centered on ownership, collaboration, and continuous improvement
• Establish best practices for architecture, development processes, and engineering standards across teams
• Ensure alignment and clarity across a distributed organization, supporting teams through growth and change

Requirements

• Extensive experience leading multiple engineering teams in a high-growth, product-focused environment
• Proven track record of managing Engineering Managers and scaling organizations effectively
• Strong technical background with the ability to contribute to architectural and strategic decisions
• Experience defining and executing technical roadmaps across complex product areas
• Demonstrated success in delivering user-facing products within fast-paced SaaS or technology environments
• Exposure to AI-native products or leading teams working on AI-powered features
• Strong leadership and coaching skills, with a focus on developing talent and fostering team growth
• Experience working in distributed or remote-first environments across multiple regions
• Ability to balance execution speed with quality, scalability, and long-term vision
• Familiarity with developer tools, workflow automation, or similar technical domains is a plus
• Solid understanding of modern web technologies such as TypeScript/Node.js is advantageous

Benefits

• Competitive compensation package with equity participation
• Flexible remote-first work environment with generous vacation allowance
• Retirement and financial planning support depending on location
• Annual professional development budget for continuous learning
• Monthly allowance to support open-source contributions or personal initiatives
• Access to cutting-edge AI tools with an open budget for experimentation
• Regular team events, off-sites, and hackathons to foster collaboration
• Transparent company culture with strong communication and shared goals
• Inclusive and supportive work environment focused on growth and innovation