Engineering Director at Software Co. (Hybrid, Metro Manila)

We are looking for a passionate Engineering Director for the Philippines to work in a hybrid setup for our US-based client. For this role, we only process candidates that are based Metro Manila Philippines and have legal authorization to work in the Philippines.

About the OTA Client

• Dynamic and innovative software development company committed to delivering cutting-edge solutions to our clients.
• Work with innovative tech companies in the US and Japan and are currently seeking a highly skilled and experienced Software Engineer to join our team.
• This role is ideal for individuals passionate about coding, eager to contribute to various projects, and looking to thrive in a collaborative, innovative environment.

An experienced Engineering Director to oversee and elevate the performance of multiple software development projects and engineering teams. This role is ideal for a technically adept leader with a strong background in system design, hands-on software development, and coaching engineers toward excellence in a fast-paced, startup environment.

Responsibilities

• Project Oversight: Own the success of 5-10 client projects , ensuring they are delivered on time, within scope, and meet quality standards.
• Technical Supervision: Guide the technical architecture of each project, making sure engineering teams are building the right solutions the right way.
• Team Management: Directly manage and support a team of 10-20 engineers , working on different client projects. Identify performance gaps, provide coaching, and promote growth.
• Reporting: Communicate project health and engineering performance to executive leadership, providing insights and recommendations.

Requirements

• Experience:
• 6+ years of professional software engineering experience
• 2+ years in engineering leadership roles, including direct people management
• Techical Expertise:
• Deep understanding of modern software engineering best practices and system architecture
• Proven ability to architect modular, testable, scalable, and secure systems
• Familiar with setting up productive development environments and workflows
• Technical Stack:
• Proficiency with React and React Native
• Familiarity with Python for backend development
• Comfort using Generative AI tools to boost engineering productivity
• Leadership Skills:
• Ability to mentor engineers and technical leads , set clear expectations, and foster accountability
• Strong client communication and cross-functional collaboration skills
• Startup Background:
• Prior experience working in startup environments , understanding the pace and ambiguity involved

Nice - to - Haves

• Hands-on experience building features on top of LLM APIs (e.g., OpenAI/ChatGPT)
• Familiarity with DevOps practices and modern CI/CD pipelines
• Exposure to product and design thinking