Job description
Transifex by XTM, a Greek-born company, internationally recognized by today’s tech leaders as a leading agile localization and translation management platform and recently acquired by XTM, is seeking a Director of Engineering with a strong technical background to lead one of our core product and technology areas . Our platform is empowered by AI, enabling seamless and efficient localization processes. Recognized as ‘Best Workplace for Women Hellas’,a ‘Best Workplace’ and ‘Best in Tech’ in Greece for 2023 and 2024, join us in shaping the future of localization technology.
While considering this position, take into account what we value here at XTM. We come from diverse backgrounds and experiences, but we share one thing in common: We thrive by working together everyday. We are looking for candidates who reflect our values below which are vital for the culture and the life at Transifex by XTM.
The Role
This role’s open to a EU remote locations.
We are looking for an experienced Director of Engineering to lead one of our core product and technology areas. This is a key leadership role, ideal for someone with strong technical expertise, a proven track record of building high-performing teams, and a focus on delivering meaningful results. You’ll help us scale effectively while staying agile enough to respond to customer needs and shifting market dynamics.
Key Responsibilities
Leadership & Strategy
- Lead multiple engineering teams with a clear vision, measurable objectives, and strong execution
- Define and communicate engineering direction, investment priorities, and performance expectations
- Represent engineering at the executive level and contribute to overall product and business strategy
- Ensure technical decisions are aligned with business goals and commercial impact
Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Work closely with Product, Sales, Support, and Marketing to deliver features that support growth
- Balance short-term customer demands with long-term platform stability and technical health
- Make informed decisions on when to build, buy, or defer capabilities
- Take ownership of roadmap delivery, ensuring clear accountability and consistency
- Collaborate with other Engineering Directors across the organisation
Technical Leadership
Oversee the design and implementation of scalable, reliable systems leveraging:
- AWS services (especially Lambda)
- Modern containerisation tools (Docker, Kubernetes)
- Operational AI/ML (e.g., recommendation engines, scoring systems, translation intelligence)
- AI use in development processes
Advocate for simplicity, security, and maintainability in system design
Establish and uphold high standards for architecture, technical direction, and design processes
Team Development
- Manage and develop Engineering Managers and senior-level engineers
- Build autonomous, empowered, and results-driven teams
- Own team planning and hiring strategy within your area
- Promote a culture of ownership, inclusion, quality, and continuous learning
- Mentor and grow future engineering leaders
Organisational Impact
- Create systems and processes that support long-term scaling
- Measure and optimise engineering performance using actionable insights
- Maintain strong communication channels between teams and leadership
- Influence broader business decisions through thoughtful collaboration
Required
3+ years in senior engineering leadership roles, including managing managers
Hands-on experience with:
- AWS (Lambda, ECS, S3, CloudWatch, etc.)
- Docker, Kubernetes, and container orchestration
- Live AI implementations and AI in software development
Demonstrated ability to lead across multiple products or business units
Strong commercial acumen with the ability to align technical execution to business value
Effective communicator with a track record of cross-functional collaboration
Preferred
- Background in SaaS or localisation/internationalisation technology
- Experience building developer platforms or tools
- Knowledge of multilingual AI or NLP systems
The health of our company and the success of the SaaS product we offer is directly related to the work environment we create for ourselves. With this in mind, we strive to create a welcoming and positive place in which we work and thrive! For the first time, Transifex has been recognized as a “ Best Workplace for Women Hellas”! And we are proud to be recognized as a 2024 Best Workplace and Best in Tech companies with fewer than 50 employees in Greece, creating an outstanding experience for our people. For our team members, we offer:
- Private Health & Dental Insurance Plan
- Ticket Restaurant Card (GR)
- Top notch equipment of your choice
- Equipment allowance to set up your home office
- Paid Sabbatical Leave and other types of leave
- Learning Opportunities
- Cool co-working space with amenities & parking (GR)
- Monthly remote-work stipend
- Fully Remote & Flexible Work Environment
- Paid Time Off & Holidays
- Company Fun Events
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Calm Meditation App Subscription
- Yoga sessions
- Amazing culture and close-knit team
