Director of Engineering

Summary

Join Transifex by XTM, a leading localization and translation management platform, as their new Director of Engineering. This key leadership role requires strong technical expertise and a proven ability to build high-performing teams. You will lead multiple engineering teams, define engineering direction, and collaborate with various departments. The position involves overseeing the design and implementation of scalable systems using AWS services, containerization tools, and AI/ML. You will also manage and develop engineering managers and senior engineers, fostering a culture of ownership and continuous learning. This role is open to EU remote locations.

Requirements

• 3+ years in senior engineering leadership roles, including managing managers
• Hands-on experience with: AWS (Lambda, ECS, S3, CloudWatch, etc.)
• Hands-on experience with: Docker, Kubernetes, and container orchestration
• Hands-on experience with: Live AI implementations and AI in software development
• Demonstrated ability to lead across multiple products or business units
• Strong commercial acumen with the ability to align technical execution to business value
• Effective communicator with a track record of cross-functional collaboration

Responsibilities

• Lead multiple engineering teams with a clear vision, measurable objectives, and strong execution
• Define and communicate engineering direction, investment priorities, and performance expectations
• Represent engineering at the executive level and contribute to overall product and business strategy
• Ensure technical decisions are aligned with business goals and commercial impact
• Work closely with Product, Sales, Support, and Marketing to deliver features that support growth
• Balance short-term customer demands with long-term platform stability and technical health
• Make informed decisions on when to build, buy, or defer capabilities
• Take ownership of roadmap delivery, ensuring clear accountability and consistency
• Collaborate with other Engineering Directors across the organisation
• Oversee the design and implementation of scalable, reliable systems leveraging: AWS services (especially Lambda), Modern containerisation tools (Docker, Kubernetes), Operational AI/ML (e.g., recommendation engines, scoring systems, translation intelligence), AI use in development processes
• Advocate for simplicity, security, and maintainability in system design
• Establish and uphold high standards for architecture, technical direction, and design processes
• Manage and develop Engineering Managers and senior-level engineers
• Build autonomous, empowered, and results-driven teams
• Own team planning and hiring strategy within your area
• Promote a culture of ownership, inclusion, quality, and continuous learning
• Mentor and grow future engineering leaders
• Create systems and processes that support long-term scaling
• Measure and optimise engineering performance using actionable insights
• Maintain strong communication channels between teams and leadership
• Influence broader business decisions through thoughtful collaboration

Preferred Qualifications

• Background in SaaS or localisation/internationalisation technology
• Experience building developer platforms or tools
• Knowledge of multilingual AI or NLP systems

Benefits

• Private Health & Dental Insurance Plan
• Ticket Restaurant Card (GR)
• Top notch equipment of your choice
• Equipment allowance to set up your home office
• Paid Sabbatical Leave and other types of leave
• Learning Opportunities
• Cool co-working space with amenities & parking (GR)
• Monthly remote-work stipend
• Fully Remote & Flexible Work Environment
• Paid Time Off & Holidays
• Company Fun Events
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Calm Meditation App Subscription
• Yoga sessions