VP of Software Engineering (Dubai)

*This role requires relocation to Dubai**

Our client is looking for a VP of Software Engineering. In this role, you will guide the software team through the design and development of our current and future products.

You are comfortable taking action in an environment where complete information is unavailable, and can help your team deliver well-architected products that maintain high quality. Experience coordinating many moving parts to meet tight deadlines and having contingency plans ready when priorities shift is a must-have.

We are seeking an engineering leader who has the following:

• 12+ years of building large-scale consumer mobile platforms, with at least 3 of those years as a manager of an engineering team of 40+.
• Strong experience in App Engine / Server-Driven UI
• A history of scaling tech teams and products with a passion for mentoring your direct reports in both technical achievement and career growth.
• Strong system design experience and ability to roll up your sleeves if needed. Building
• Relentlessly strive to push towards best practices and team goals while being flexible in a fast-paced startup environment.
• Experience working in an environment with multiple programming languages.
• You have an entrepreneurial spirit, strong commercial acumen, grit, and a deep appreciation for quality.