Full-time · Remote
Director of Engineering
This is a pivotal leadership role overseeing the technical backbone of a world-class SEO platform that serves billions of requests. It combines high-level strategic planning with a hands-on technical touch, making it ideal for a veteran engineer who has transitioned into executive management. The role is central to the company's growth, requiring a blend of architectural expertise and people-centric leadership.
saas.group (Prerender) · Berlin, Berlin, Germany · Posted 18 April 2026
The role
Overview
This is a pivotal leadership role overseeing the technical backbone of a world-class SEO platform that serves billions of requests. It combines high-level strategic planning with a hands-on technical touch, making it ideal for a veteran engineer who has transitioned into executive management. The role is central to the company's growth, requiring a blend of architectural expertise and people-centric leadership.
What they need
Requirements & Skills
Key Responsibilities
- Define and execute the long-term engineering vision and technical roadmap
- Manage, mentor, and scale a high-performing engineering organization
- Oversee the development of scalable, secure, and high-performance platforms
- Implement and optimize DevOps practices and CI/CD pipelines
- Manage the annual engineering budget with a focus on cost efficiency
- Collaborate with cross-functional leaders to align tech with business goals
Essential
- Minimum of 10 years in software engineering
- At least 5 years of leadership experience within a SaaS environment
- Proven track record of scaling and mentoring engineering teams
- Strong background in modern web technologies and cloud infrastructure
- Expertise in distributed systems and scalable architecture
- Deep knowledge of DevOps, CI/CD, and security best practices
- Experience in B2B SaaS business models
Preferred
- Experience building or maintaining high-performance SEO tools
- Background in search-related product development
- Experience with large-scale web crawling technologies
Key Skills
Technical StrategyTeam ManagementBudget OptimizationStakeholder CommunicationSoftware ArchitectureKPI TrackingMentorshipJavaScript Indexing Knowledge
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Perks
Benefits & perks
- Remote-first work environment
- Opportunity to lead a flagship brand within a major SaaS portfolio
- Professional development and mentorship focus
- Collaborative and diverse company culture
- High level of autonomy and strategic influence
Next step
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