Proximity Works - Director - Engineering (1-2 yrs)

Location(s): Palo Alto, California / Dubai, UAE / Bangalore, IND / Mumbai, IND.

WFO: 3+ days a week in office.

Travel: Frequent global travel for client meetings, team meetings, and conferences.

- We seek a strong leader with proven experience managing and mentoring technical teams.

- The ideal candidate will have deep technical expertise, with the ability to guide architectural decisions, ensure scalability, and drive innovation.

- They must be adept at strategic thinking, aligning engineering efforts with business goals, and managing resources effectively.

- Excellent communication skills are essential, enabling them to collaborate across departments and report to senior leadership.

- Additionally, the Director should foster a positive team culture, promote diversity, and have experience scaling teams and systems in a fast-paced environment.

Requirements.

You'll be responsible for:

- Technology Leadership: Oversee Proximity's AI/ML solutions, performance engineering, and data engineering verticals.

- Ensure we stay ahead of the curve with cutting-edge technologies and future-proof client solutions.

- Managed Services & Consulting: Lead Proximity's managed engineering and consulting services, ensuring high-impact client engagements that align with business goals.

- Team Leadership and Development: Lead and mentor a 50+ remote engineering team.

- Focus on leveraging AI/ML tools to enhance efficiency, continuously upskill the team, and create a culture of innovation.

- System Scalability & Architecture: Oversee the development of robust backend systems and scalable platforms.

- Expertise in backend technologies such as Node.js, Go, Java, and cloud platforms like AWS, GCP, and Azure is required.

- Ensure the team adopts best practices in distributed systems, microservices, and DevOps.

- Client-Facing Role: Engage with client CTOs and senior leadership in a consultative capacity.

- Participate in pre-sales, pitches, and problem-solving sessions, positioning Proximity as a trusted technology partner.

- Strategic Vision: Collaborate with executive leadership to shape the technological vision and align it with Proximity's broader business strategy.

You need:

Experience:

- 10+ years in technology roles, with at least 5 years in senior leadership positions, ideally within high-growth companies or startups.

Technical Expertise:

- Strong background in AI/ML solutions, backend technologies (Node.js, Go, Java), and cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure).

- Familiarity with front-end frameworks like Next.js and tools such as Docker and Terraform is preferred.

Leadership & Mentorship:

- Proven ability to lead and mentor large, diverse teams, fostering a culture of continuous learning and excellence.

Problem-Solving:

- Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills, with experience in navigating resource-constrained environments using first-principles thinking.

Communication Skills:

- Strong verbal and written communication skills, adept at bridging technical and business conversations.

Client Engagement:

- Experience with consultative selling and long-term client relationship management, especially with C-suite executives, is a big plus.

Benefits:

what you get?

- Pioneering Projects: Lead transformative projects that influence tens of millions of users and set industry standards.

- Innovative Leadership: Unique opportunity to shape the future of technology and drive impactful change.

- Collaborative Culture: Work with a dynamic team of builders and researchers where creativity and excellence thrive.

- Growth & Influence: Play a crucial role in guiding Proximity's technological vision and strategy while expanding your leadership influence.

- Personal & Professional Development: Opportunities for continuous learning, development, and expanding your network within the global tech community.

- Best in class salary + Stock options: We hire only the best, and we pay accordingly.

About Us:

- Proximity is the trusted technology, design, and consulting partner for leading startups, fast-growing scale-ups, and global enterprises.

- We're headquartered in San Francisco and have offices in Palo Alto, Dubai, Mumbai, and Bangalore.

- Since 2019, Proximity has created and grown high-impact, scalable products used by 370 million daily users, with a total net worth of $45.

- 7 billion among our client companies.

- At Proximity we are a global team of coders, designers, product managers, geeks, and experts.

- We solve complex problems and build cutting-edge tech, at scale.

Here's a quick guide to getting to know us better:

- Watch our CEO, Hardik Jagda, tell you all about Proximity.

- Read about Proximity's values and meet some of our Proxonauts here.

- Explore our website, blog, and the design wing - Studio Proximity.

- Get behind-the-scenes with us on Instagram! Follow @ProxWrks and @H.Jagda.