Head of Engineering

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  • United Arab Emirates
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 23 days ago
The OpportunityThis 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
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