TL;DR

Director of Engineering (AI): Leading and supporting software engineering teams to align engineering efforts with product goals, ensuring efficient, high-quality delivery, and fostering a collaborative culture. Focus on defining and optimizing operating models, advocating for responsible AI usage, and guiding teams in building scalable hybrid solutions.

Location: Hybrid (3 days in-office) in Lausanne, Switzerland

Company

%hirify_global% is an established Swiss FinTech company transforming financial advisory with quantitative models and AI-powered products across Europe and Asia.

What you will do

Supervise, mentor, and strategically align multiple engineering teams.
Ensure efficient and high-quality delivery of the product roadmap.
Define, refine, and optimize the engineering operating model.
Act as a knowledgeable AI practitioner, promoting its responsible usage.
Guide teams in building scalable hybrid solutions (on-premises and cloud).
Own the end-to-end release process, including planning and execution.

Requirements

Proven experience managing several engineering teams.
Strong understanding and practical application of reverse Conway’s law.
Demonstrated expertise in defining and optimizing organizational operating models.
Practical experience with AI technologies and a willingness to advocate their proper use.
Strong commitment to continuous improvement (kaizen) and driving change.

Culture & Benefits

Respect for work-life balance and autonomous work on enjoyable tasks.
Work with talented, friendly, and international teams.
Take on meaningful ownership and influence product outcomes.
Enjoy a hybrid work model with flexibility (3 days in-office).
Join a culture that values autonomy, initiative, and continuous improvement.
Participate in team-building activities in a supportive peer-driven environment.