Director of Engineering
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Director of Engineering
Kody· Technology
About this role
Kody is scaling rapidly, and we’re looking for an exceptional Head of Engineering to lead our technical organization through the next phase of growth. This is a role for someone who thrives in a high velocity, global and purpose driven environment.
As Head of Engineering, you will be responsible for building and leading a high-performing engineering organization aligned with Kody’s values and mission. You’ll guide architectural decisions and ensure the delivery of scalable, secure and reliable platforms and products. You’ll work cross-functionally with Product, Design, and Operations to bring our roadmap to life while fostering a strong engineering culture rooted in technical excellence and continuous improvement.
What You’ll Be Doing:
- Setting and executing the engineering vision and technical direction in partnership with executive and product leadership.
- Delivering engineering strategy that enables scalable and secure growth of Kody’s platform and services.
- Drive engineering execution to ensure timely, high-quality delivery across all teams.
- Promote a culture of feedback, mentorship and career development through structured reviews and ongoing coaching.
- Collaborate closely with Product, Design, and Operations to align on priorities and roadmap planning.
- Champion modern development practices including CI/CD, testing, observability, and agile methodologies.
- Oversee architectural planning and ensure sound technical decision-making across backend, frontend, and infrastructure.
- Advocate for engineering needs and priorities at the leadership level, balancing business goals and technical feasibility.
- Maintain and evolve onboarding processes, documentation, and workflows to support rapid team scaling.
- Embed data security, privacy, and regulatory compliance into the Engineering culture.
- 10-15 year experience in engineer leadership roles, ideally within fintech, SaaS, or tech-enabled services.
- Proven experience leading engineering teams at high-growth tech companies or scale-ups (ideally in fintech or related industries).
- Deep technical expertise across modern architectures and cloud-based platforms.
- Strong track record of managing and growing high-performing, distributed engineering teams.
- Excellent leadership, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
- Passion for building secure, scalable, and customer-centric platforms.
- Hands-on experience with agile development, DevOps culture, and continuous delivery pipelines.
- Strong business acumen and the ability to align engineering strategy with overall company objectives.
- Comfortable navigating ambiguity and thriving in fast-paced, evolving environments.
Why Join Kody?
- Competitive compensation package
- Be part of a dynamic and innovative team in a rapidly growing company
- Learning and Development Opportunities Frequent team events and socials
- Collaborative, inclusive environment where your contributions are recognized and valued.
Equal Opportunity Employer:
Kody is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, or veteran status
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This Director of Engineering role at Kody is based in Shenzhen, Guangdong Province, China. The position is listed as on-site or hybrid. Check the full job description or apply directly to confirm the work arrangement.
Is the Director of Engineering role at Kody full-time or part-time?
This is listed as a Full time position. It is posted as a Director of Engineering role in the Technology department at Kody.
Which team or department does the Director of Engineering at Kody belong to?
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When was the Director of Engineering job at Kody posted?
This Director of Engineering position at Kody was posted on Jul 20, 2026. Apply as soon as possible — early applications are often reviewed first.
Director of Engineering
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