Head of R&D

Head of R&D

A unique opportunity to join a dynamic and fast-growing startup. We are focused on developing innovative solutions for businesses and organizations, helping them address key challenges in their operations.

The company was founded by experienced entrepreneurs and executives from successful direct-to-consumer, SaaS, and public companies, with backgrounds from leading institutions and organizations across various industries.

As the Head of R&D, you will play a critical role in shaping the direction and future of our platform. You will oversee the development process, lead engineering teams, and ensure the successful delivery of high-quality, scalable products. This is a senior leadership position reporting directly to the CTO and collaborating closely with cross-functional teams.

Role responsibilities:

● Lead and manage the R&D department, ensuring alignment with the company’s overall goals. 

● Collaborate closely with the Product team to define requirements and prioritize feature development. 

● Work with Product Management and other stakeholders to ensure successful product releases that meet market demands. 

● Foster a culture of success, continuous learning, innovation, and knowledge sharing. 

● Mentor and guide team members to support their professional growth. 

● Recruit, mentor, and provide technical leadership to strengthen software engineering teams. 

● Stay updated on technology standards, industry trends, and emerging technologies to maintain a competitive edge. 

● Reporting to CTO and founder.

Requirements: 

● 5+ years of experience leading, managing, and scaling R&D teams within SaaS companies, including managing managers. 

● 10+ years of experience in software engineering teams 

● Build a culture of excellence by prioritizing quality, driving innovation, and ensuring strong execution across all R&D activities ● Strong expertise in Node.js, React (or similar JavaScript frameworks). 

● Experienced with cloud platforms including AWS or GCP. 

● Data-driven and entrepreneurial leadership skills, with a focus on achieving tangible results. 

● Comfortable in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with a hands-on approach when needed. 

● Curious, dynamic, and results-oriented, with a can-do attitude. 

● Experience working with offshore teams - Advantage 

● Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or equivalent