Engineering Director Hybrid (Makati office once a month)

Job Title: Engineering Director

Location: Philippines Hybrid (Makati office once a month)

Employment Type: Independent Contractor

About Our Client:

Our client is a fast-growing software development company working with innovative tech companies in the US and Japan. They deliver cutting-edge digital solutions and prioritize high-quality engineering practices. Their environment is fast-paced, startup-like, and emphasizes continuous learning, technical excellence, and team mentorship.

Role Overview:

We are looking for an experienced Engineering Director to oversee multiple software development projects and engineering teams. This role is ideal for a technically strong leader with hands-on development experience, proven system design expertise, and the ability to coach engineers toward high performance.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee the success of 510 client projects, ensuring delivery on time, within scope, and at high quality standards.
• Guide the technical architecture of projects and ensure engineering teams build the right solutions the right way.
• Manage and mentor a team of 1020 engineers across different client projects, addressing performance gaps and promoting growth.
• Report on project health and engineering performance to executive leadership, providing insights and recommendations.

Must-Have Requirements:

• 6+ years of professional software engineering experience.
• 2+ years in engineering leadership roles with direct people management.
• Deep understanding of modern software engineering best practices and system architecture.
• Ability to architect modular, testable, scalable, and secure systems.
• Proficiency in React and React Native.
• Familiarity with Python for backend development.
• Comfort using Generative AI tools to boost engineering productivity.
• Strong mentorship, client communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Prior startup experience and ability to thrive in fast-paced, ambiguous environments.

Nice to Have:

• 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.

Must-Have Skills (One-Line Summary):

React, React Native, Python, System Architecture, Generative AI, Engineering Leadership, Mentorship, Startup Experience, CI/CD (Nice to have), LLM APIs (Nice to have), DevOps (Nice to have), Product & Design Thinking (Nice to have)