Head of Engineering | SaaS | High Impact Permanent Role in Abu Dhabi
📍 Abu Dhabi (On-site)
The Opportunity
This is a no-nonsense, high-impact leadership role with a fast-growing SaaS business expanding into the UAE.
They’re building out their first engineering presence in Abu Dhabi — and need a strong operator to come in, take control, and drive delivery.
If you like clear expectations, zero politics, and real ownership, this is that kind of environment.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Own engineering delivery end-to-end — timelines, quality, output
- Lead distributed teams across regions as one unit
- Drive prioritisation and focus — cut through noise
- Partner directly with CEO, Product, and Tech leadership
- Build and scale the UAE engineering function from scratch
- Hold teams accountable — challenge, unblock, deliver
- Bring structure, clarity, and execution discipline
What They Want
- A strong leader first — not just a manager
- Someone who gets things done and delivers on time
- Comfortable being hands-on when needed
- Experience leading global / multicultural teams
- Able to operate confidently with C-level stakeholders
- Commercially aware — understands the business impact
- Not afraid to call things out and push for better
The Culture Fit
- No politics. No fluff.
- High ownership, high accountability
- Clear communication, fast decision-making
- People who stay on top of things and take responsibility
Why It’s Interesting
- Founding engineering hire in the UAE
- Direct access to leadership (including CEO)
- Real influence on how engineering is run globally
- High-growth, product-led environment
Key Skills
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- Posted
- Apr 22, 2026
- Type
- Full-time
- Level
- Director
- Location
- Abu Dhabi Emirate
- Company
- Salt
Industries
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