We're looking for a technical engineering leader to establish and grow a high-impact engineering function from the ground up. In this role, you'll report directly to the Chief Technology Officer and collaborate closely with global engineering and sales engineering teams.

This is a unique opportunity to shape the technical direction of a fast-moving, established company, who are building a world-class team, and delivering products that make a meaningful difference.

They are currently USA based and not looking to set up their EMEA Software Engineering hub. This company is valued at well over a billion dollars and excellent ARR.

Traits You Bring:

• A deep curiosity about how things work - and strong instincts for how they should work
• A high level of initiative and ownership that goes beyond the typical scope of engineering leadership
• A customer-obsessed mindset with a bias for action and urgency to deliver

Skills Required:

• Strong technical background, ideally with experience in infrastructure software and distributed systems at scale
• Excellent communication skills - able to translate complex technical concepts for non-engineering audiences
• Proven ability to recruit, lead, and grow high-performing engineering teams
• Detail-oriented leadership with the ability to act as both product owner and technical program manager

Responsibilities:

• Build and lead an engineering team that scales to 12-30 people over the next 18-24 months, including multiple technical leads.
• Drive delivery of technical innovations and ensure product excellence
• Communicate roadmap, schedules, and strategic direction across teams and with customers
• Excellent package on offer and the opportunity to make this role your own.

You will plan out where to have your office space, build out your own team. This is really once in a lifetime.

Please note you need to be based in Dublin or within commutable distance in order to be considered.

Interested in this role apply now!!

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