Senior Engineering Manager, R&D Site Lead

Summary

Join CircleCI as the R&D Site Leader for LATAM and establish our technical presence in the region. Build high-performing teams from the ground up, ensuring alignment with our global R&D strategy. Execute our FY26 vision of customer growth, self-serve acceleration, and operational excellence. Partner with global R&D leadership to implement technical strategy and drive initiatives supporting key objectives. Develop hiring strategies to attract and retain top engineering talent, creating an inclusive and high-performing culture. Drive operational efficiency and delivery excellence, ensuring adherence to engineering best practices. Foster a culture of mentorship, growth, and technical excellence, promoting diversity and inclusion.

Requirements

• 10+ years of progressive experience in software development and engineering leadership
• Proven track record of building and scaling engineering organizations in LATAM
• Experience working in globally distributed, high-growth technology companies
• Strong understanding of the LATAM tech ecosystem and talent market
• Deep understanding of modern software development practices and technologies
• Experience with continuous integration and delivery systems
• Ability to guide technical decisions and architecture at a strategic level
• Track record of delivering complex technical projects at scale
• Excellence in cross-cultural communication and relationship-building
• Experience managing diverse, distributed teams
• Strong track record of developing and mentoring engineering leaders
• Ability to influence and align stakeholders across organizational levels
• Demonstrated ability to drive business results through technical innovation
• Experience in strategic planning and execution
• Track record of successful collaboration with Product and Go-to-Market teams
• Understanding of cloud services business models and developer tools market

Responsibilities

• Partner with global R&D leadership to implement our technical strategy
• Drive initiatives that support our key objectives: self-serve growth, customer retention, sales enablement, and developer experience
• Establish relationships with key stakeholders across Product, Design, and Operations
• Contribute to global R&D strategic planning and decision-making
• Build and scale our LATAM R&D organization from the ground up
• Develop hiring strategies to attract and retain top engineering talent in the region
• Create an inclusive, high-performing culture that emphasizes continuous learning and innovation
• Establish operational frameworks that enable seamless collaboration with global teams
• Drive operational efficiency and delivery excellence across teams
• Implement and refine processes that will allow rapid, high-quality software delivery
• Ensure adherence to engineering best practices and quality standards
• Monitor and report on key performance indicators aligned with business objectives
• Foster a culture of mentorship, growth, and technical excellence
• Drive initiatives to develop and retain engineering talent
• Promote diversity, inclusion, and belonging within the organization
• Build strong relationships across functions and geographies

Benefits

Regular travel to global offices as needed