Director of R&D

Department
Management
Type
Level
Location
Israel
About The Position

Fetcherr experts in deep learning, algo-trading, e-commerce, and digitization, Fetcherr disrupts traditional systems with its cutting-edge AI technology. At its core is the Large Market Model (LMM), an adaptable AI engine that forecasts demand and market trends with precision, empowering real-time decision-making. Specializing initially in the airline industry, Fetcherr aims to revolutionize industries with dynamic AI-driven solutions.

The Director of R&D at Fetcherr will act as a senior technical authority, particularly in the realm of data and development. This position combines managerial expertise, technical leadership, and strategic vision to ensure the company’s R&D efforts align with business goals. You will collaborate with customers, and take ownership of initiatives that improve data quality, optimize development processes, and reduce cloud costs.

Responsibilities:

Strategic Leadership:

Senior technical authority in data, analytics & architecture
Lead R&D team with VP R&D
Drive innovation & change management
Improve processes for company-wide impact

Technical & Process Excellence:

Design, oversee, and refine development processes to increase efficiency and reliability.
Take ownership of data quality, including QA, validation, and analytics processes.
Drive cloud cost reduction initiatives
Lead the creation of technical design documents (TDDs) and ensure best practices.

Customer Collaboration

Work directly with customers to understand their needs and align product development with real-world challenges.
Serve as a key technical representative, translating customer requirements into actionable R&D strategies.

Team and Cross-Functional Collaboration

Manage and collaborate with remote teams, ensuring effective communication and productivity.
Partner with data scientists, engineers, and product teams to deliver scalable and impactful solutions.
Champion a hands-on, analytical culture within the R&D department.
About The Position

You’ll be a great fit if…

Managerial: 3+ years team lead, 2+ years Director/Head of experience
Technical: Data analytics, data science or QA expertise
Leadership: Independent, proactive & driven
Communication: Excellence in team motivation & mentorship
Customer-facing experience & relationship building
Remote team management expertise
Strategic thinking with attention to detail
Hands-on attitude in technical & operational tasks