Senior Director of Engineering (m/f/x)
Senior Director of Engineering (m/f/x)
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Join our R&D Tech Hub in Wroclaw
HelloFresh Group the worlds leading integrated food solutions provider is expanding with a new R&D Tech office in Poland. With brands offering meal kits ready-to-eat meals and specialty products such as meat seafood and pet food we are seeking individuals who are ready to make an impact from day one. Joining us in Wrocaw means shaping the culture working on meaningful R&D Tech projects and contributing to a global company changing how people eat.
Working at HelloFresh
At HelloFresh Group we are driven by a high-performance culture that values speed agility and continuous learning. We believe in hands-on contribution and fostering a truly collaborative egoless environment where every team member contributes to our mission of changing the way people eat forever and welcome team players who thrive in a dynamic environment lead with ownership and bring diverse perspectives to the table.
Our teams thrive on in-person collaboration with an expectation to work from the office four days a week. This approach creates a dynamic space where ideas flourish decisions are made efficiently and our collective impact is accelerated. Its how we stay closely connected to our shared goals and drive swift execution.
The role
HelloTech is the technical organisation driving digital innovation for HelloFresh. Our vision is to combine technology science and design to change the way people eat forever. Our systems cover domains from computer and data infrastructure automation and algorithms to support our physical product and operations / supply chain to our website and mobile applications. We have an exciting mandate to solve business problems at scale with Engineering and Data Science.
As a Senior Director of Engineering / Site Lead for our Wrocaw office you will lead an organization that builds and manages services and data at scale.
We are looking for someone to help shape and guide the engineering culture of our new site ensuring alignment with our broader company values. This leader should have broad experience in technology a demonstrated track record of accountability and documented accomplishments working in remote sites. They will foster an environment that promotes innovation collaboration and operational excellenceempowering engineers to be highly effective and deliver meaningful impact.
This role is based in Wrocaw Poland and reports into Tim Schoenharl.
What youll do
- You will use your extensive expertise and knowledge in the area of innovative technologies to drive strategic R&D initiatives in software engineering leveraging advanced methodologies and technologies to optimize system architecture elevate code quality and enhance overall development processes
- Initially you will lead through influence working closely with teams that report to engineering leaders at our headquarters. As the site grows you will directly manage and scale a local engineering team establishing a strong leadership structure
- Establish and maintain team culture focusing on transparent communication innovation on behalf of the customer and empathetic leadership
- Represent our legal entity internally and externally; sign contracts and other legal documents on behalf of the entity
- Drive the development and delivery of complex and scalable systems that meet the needs of the business
- Hire inspire manage and grow cross-functional engineering teams ensuring every team member has career development opportunities
- Work with product partners and key stakeholders to create a compelling vision for the space
- Drive continuous improvements in engineering standards quality and operational excellence while delivering business value
- Provide valuable and timely feedback to your team and be accountable for the performance of your organization
What youll bring
- Relevant experience managing engineering managers in a fast-paced dynamic environment
- You have experience setting up and scaling new engineering hubs understanding the logistics challenges and best practices involved in establishing a high-performing autonomous site
- Strong technical background in managing highly scaled backend systems demonstrated in past engineering leadership roles with a clear impact on achieving business goals
- Strong architectural and data modeling skills and the capacity to design flexible resilient and scalable distributed systems
- Experience in providing technical direction and engineering strategy across multiple teams with a strong execution track record
- Demonstrable past experience with Agile methodologies with a focus on data-driven experimentation lean thinking and quick iterations
What we offer
- Health- Youre covered from your first day with private health insurance
- Hybrid Working Schedule- We work in-office 4 days a week to align on goals with flexible hours to support work-life balance and personal needs
- Holidays- You receive 26 days of paid vacation each year providing you time to rest and recharge
- Learning and Development- An annual Learning & Development budget and a Mentoring Program to support your ongoing professional growth.
- Employee Referral Program- Our team members can participate in our internal employee referral program and receive a bonus for recommending successful candidates to open roles
- Daily Comforts- Free coffee drinks and fresh fruit are available to keep you refreshed throughout the day
If you are passionate about making a tangible impact and thrive in a fast-paced environment where your work directly contributes to a global purpose we encourage you to apply even if your experience doesnt tick every single box we believe there are many ways to develop skills and grow with us.
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