Job Openings Head of Engineering (HRTech)

About the job Head of Engineering (HRTech)

Role: Head of Engineering

About the Company

This is an HRTech software service (B2B SaaS) company headquartered in Bangkok, Thailand. It is one of the fastest-growing start-ups in the region and is backed by Surge and Sequoia Capital. It has a global presence and is trusted by thousands of businesses in over 135 countries and is recognized by Forbes as Best Recruiting Software of 2024. Our goal is to transform the entire hiring process by making it simple, efficient, and enjoyable for recruiters, hiring managers, and candidates alike. Our mission is to offer the best-in-class AI-powered technologies to empower small, medium, and large businesses in their staffing & recruitment transformation.

About the Role

We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Head of Engineering to join our innovative team. You will play a key role in leading and executing high-impact technical projects while mentoring engineers, staying hands-on, and ensuring alignment with business strategy in a fast-paced startup environment.

Responsibilities

  • Drive Technical Excellence: Lead major technical initiatives, ensuring architectural soundness, scalability, and long-term impact.

  • Own Delivery: Oversee full project lifecycles from design to deployment with a focus on speed, quality, and reliability.

  • Lead by Example: Stay hands-on as a full-stack engineer, setting the technical bar and shipping code when needed.

  • Grow the Team: Mentor, coach, and inspire engineers to continuously level up their skills and deliver their best work.

  • Align with the Business: Partner with product, design, and other stakeholders to align engineering with strategic goals.

  • Operate with Agility: Navigate the fast pace of startup life with creativity, ownership, and bias for action.

Qualifications

  • Full-Stack Experience: 5+ years of full-stack engineering experience, with a strong track record building and deploying web applications end-to-end to the cloud.

  • Technical Expertise: Deep expertise in both backend and frontend development, with hands-on proficiency in:
    • Backend: Python (Django or FastAPI) or similar frameworks & cloud-native architectures.

    • Frontend: JavaScript frameworks (Vue.js or React.js)

    • DevOps: AWS or GCP, Docker, Kubernetes, Terraform

  • Team Leadership: Experience leading and mentoring engineering teams, ideally in high-growth startups.

  • Strong Communicator: Clear, concise, and proactive in technical discussions and team collaboration.

  • Startup Agility: Comfortable working in fast-paced, agile environments with cross-functional teams.

  • Relocation Ready: Willing to relocate to Bangkok, Thailand, and thrive in a multicultural team.

  • Educational Background: Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field.

Language Proficiency

  • Excellent communication in English (both written and verbal); capable of handling high-level conversations.

Benefits

  • Well-funded start-up backed by Surge & Sequoia

  • Be part of one of the fastest-growing B2B SaaS start-ups in the region

  • You will be collaborating with talented individuals in the industry

  • Join a lively and highly international team

  • Indulge in a challenging and innovative working culture

  • Relocation package

  • Social Security

  • Comprehensive health insurance + telemedicine service

  • 15 days of paid annual leave (prorated)

  • ~13 days of national holiday

  • 2 weeks per year of work from anywhere

  • Company trip

  • Regular fun team-building activities

  • Monthly new hire & birthday lunches

  • Personal development allowance

Working Conditions

  • 100% onsite @ Orakan Building, Bangkok