Director / VP of Engineering
This position is posted by Jobgether on behalf of a partner company. We are currently looking for a Director / VP of Engineering in Bulgaria. The Director / VP of Engineering will lead and optimize cross-functional engineering teams, driving technical excellence, innovation, and operational efficiency across product development. This role combines strategic leadership with hands‑on technical involvement, ensuring high‑quality, scalable, and secure software solutions. You will work closely with Product, Design, and other departments to align engineering initiatives with business goals, while mentoring managers and key contributors. The ideal candidate thrives in a dynamic, remote‑first environment, balances technical depth with leadership acumen, and is passionate about building high‑performing, collaborative engineering cultures. This role is pivotal in shaping long‑term engineering strategy and execution.
Accountabilities

Design, implement, and maintain efficient engineering team structures to meet organizational objectives
Recruit, onboard, and train engineering staff, fostering professional growth and development
Collaborate with Product, Design, and other stakeholders to ensure alignment of engineering efforts with business goals
Drive process improvements, best practices, and high standards across development, quality assurance, and operations
Provide technical guidance on software architecture, technology stack, and prioritization of technical debt
Mentor engineering managers and key contributors, conducting performance reviews and implementing career growth plans
Oversee budget allocation for engineering resources, software, and hardware
Promote a culture of excellence, collaboration, and innovation across distributed teams

Requirements

8+ years of experience in a product company with cross‑departmental collaboration
3+ years as Director of Engineering, Senior Engineering Manager, or Head of Engineering
3+ years as a Senior Software Engineer with full‑stack development experience
2+ years managing managers and leading high‑performing teams
Experience with Agile, DevOps, and software development lifecycle (SWDL)
Proven ability to build scalable, secure, and highly available backend systems
Experience implementing performance metrics (DORA, KPI, OKR)
Strong communication skills and ability to lead remote and distributed teams across time zones
Technical expertise in system design, backend, frontend, and databases

Benefits

Fully remote, distributed team environment
Flexible time off and paid parental leave (612 weeks)
Gym / wellness stipend ($50 / month)
State‑of‑the‑art tech equipment for home office setup
Opportunity to shape engineering culture and strategy in a fast‑growing company
Collaborative and high‑performing team environment with focus on transparency and innovation

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