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Director of Engineering

TransifexUnited Kingdom

30+ days ago

Job type

Full-time

Job description

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Transifex by XTM, a Greek-born company, internationally recognized by today's tech leaders as a leading agile localization and translation management platform and recently acquired by XTM, is seeking a Director of Engineering with a strong technical background to lead one of our core product and technology areas . Our platform is empowered by AI, enabling seamless and efficient localization processes. Recognized as 'Best Workplace for Women Hellas',a 'Best Workplace' and 'Best in Tech' in Greece for 2023 and 2024, join us in shaping the future of localization technology.

While considering this position, take into account what we value here at XTM. We come from diverse backgrounds and experiences, but we share one thing in common : We thrive by working together everyday. We are looking for candidates who reflect our values below which are vital for the culture and the life at Transifex by XTM.

The Role

This role's open to a EU remote locations.

We are looking for an experienced Director of Engineering to lead one of our core product and technology areas. This is a key leadership role, ideal for someone with strong technical expertise, a proven track record of building high-performing teams, and a focus on delivering meaningful results. You'll help us scale effectively while staying agile enough to respond to customer needs and shifting market dynamics.

Key Responsibilities

Leadership & Strategy

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

Cross-Functional Collaboration

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

Technical Leadership

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

Team Development

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

Organisational Impact

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

Requirements

Required

3+ years in senior engineering leadership roles, including managing managers

Hands-on experience with :

AWS (Lambda, ECS, S3, CloudWatch, etc.)

Docker, Kubernetes, and container orchestration

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

Preferred

Background in SaaS or localisation / internationalisation technology

Experience building developer platforms or tools

Knowledge of multilingual AI or NLP systems

Benefits

The health of our company and the success of the SaaS product we offer is directly related to the work environment we create for ourselves. With this in mind, we strive to create a welcoming and positive place in which we work and thrive! For the first time, Transifex has been recognized as a " Best Workplace for Women Hellas "! And we are proud to be recognized as a 2024 Best Workplace and Best in Tech companies with fewer than 50 employees in Greece, creating an outstanding experience for our people. For our team members, we offer :

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

Amazing culture and close-knit team

Seniority level

Director

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Industries

IT Services and IT Consulting

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