Software Development Director

TL;DR

Software Development Director (Leadership): Leading the Shanghai software engineering function, driving the execution of high-impact technical initiatives, and overseeing multiple development teams delivering scalable, secure, and innovative products that serve millions of users worldwide with an accent on balancing speed with quality. Focus on coaching engineering leaders and fostering a culture of accountability, innovation, and excellence.

Location: On-site in Shanghai

Company

hirify.global is a global video game commerce company.

What you will do

• Define and execute the engineering strategy in alignment with company objectives and provide architectural and organizational guidance.
• Lead, mentor, and develop multiple engineering teams, including team leads and senior developers.
• Ensure high-quality, timely delivery of product and platform initiatives, continuously optimizing workflows and development methodologies.
• Guide the evolution of system architecture, ensuring scalability, performance, and championing the adoption of modern technologies.
• Partner closely with Product, QA, DevOps, and executive stakeholders to align priorities and maintain a shared roadmap.
• Foster a high-performance culture grounded in transparency, continuous improvement, and a shared commitment to quality and innovation.

Requirements

• 10+ years of experience in software development, including 5+ years in engineering leadership roles.
• Proven success leading large-scale, cross-functional engineering teams in complex, high-growth environments.
• Strong expertise in modern architectures, cloud infrastructure (AWS, GCP, or Azure), and microservices.
• Deep understanding of Agile development methodologies, CI/CD practices, and engineering metrics.
• Experience managing distributed teams and scaling organizations across multiple geographies.
• Fluent in English (written and verbal).

Nice to have

• Experience in the gaming, fintech, or platform-as-a-service industries.
• Familiarity with payments infrastructure, user-facing APIs, or developer tools.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
• Certifications in cloud technologies, Agile practices, or technical leadership.

Culture & Benefits

• The duties and responsibilities of this position may evolve over time to support the organization’s goals and individual growth.
• hirify.global takes your privacy seriously and will not sell or externally distribute any personal data received during the hiring process.
• AI tools may be used to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses.