Vice President - Local Engineering Head / Local CTO
LocationChennai, Tamil Nadu, India
Work moderemote
Typefull-time
SeniorityVP
Experience10+ yrs
DepartmentAPAC
Company size1,001–5,000 people
PostedMay 23, 2025 · 1y ago
Verified live1d ago
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10+ years of software development experience
5+ years in senior leadership roles (e.g. Director, VP, CTO)
Experience managing engineering organizations of ~50+ people
Strong software engineering background with expertise in .NET (C#) and Java platforms
Familiarity with web technologies (e.g. Angular or similar frameworks) and cloud-native architectures (microservices, containers, AWS/Azure)
Deep understanding of software architecture, design patterns, and best practices
Prior experience in the AdTech industry
Hands-on experience with Agile methodologies, CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, and development lifecycle tools
Ability to implement and refine processes that improve code quality, release velocity, and team effectiveness
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (advanced degree a plus)
Excellent verbal and written communication
Comfortable presenting technical concepts to executive stakeholders
Able to work effectively across cultural and geographic boundaries
Experience in roles that involve interaction with clients or stakeholders, translating business requirements into technical solutions
Customer-centric mindset, provide proactive support and ensure high satisfaction
Self-motivated and disciplined, with a proven ability to succeed in a globally distributed work environment
Comfortable coordinating with teams in different time zones and maintaining productivity without constant oversight
Prior responsibility for engineering or technology teams of similar size (including offshore/contract resources) is highly desirable
Skills
.NET
C#
Java
Angular
AWS
Azure
CI/CD
About the role
We are seeking a seasoned technology leader to serve as our Remote CTO/VP – Local Engineering Head based in Malaysia/India. You will report to the US-based CTO and take ownership of all engineering teams and provide technical leadership to our Level 1 and 2 Support teams, who reside in our Malaysia office (approximately 100 staff). You will provide input to definition of and execute the technical vision for our AdTech products, ensuring high-quality architecture and on-time delivery. The role involves close collaboration with the global leadership team: you’ll partner with the CTO, US based Technology and Product leadership to refine the roadmap and drive product development and with Global Operations to ensure Technical Support Level 1 and Level 2 teams are aligned with engineering. This position requires a strong strategic mindset, excellent communication skills, and hands-on involvement in both technology and people management.
Requirements
Qualifications:
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Proven Leadership: 10+ years of software development experience with at least 5+ years in senior leadership roles (e.g. Director, VP, CTO). You should be a seasoned leader with a track record of managing high-performing teams delivering large-scale enterprise software
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Team Management: Experience managing engineering organizations of ~50+ people, ideally in a remote or distributed environment. Prior responsibility for engineering or technology teams of similar size (including offshore/contract resources) is highly desirable.
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Technical Expertise: Strong software engineering background with expertise in .NET (C#) and Java platforms. Familiarity with web technologies (e.g. Angular or similar frameworks) and cloud-native architectures (microservices, containers, AWS/Azure). Deep understanding of software architecture, design patterns, and best practices. Prior experience in the AdTech industry.
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Agile/DevOps: Hands-on experience with Agile methodologies, CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, and development lifecycle tools. Ability to implement and refine processes that improve code quality, release velocity, and team effectiveness.
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Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (advanced degree a plus).
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Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication. Comfortable presenting technical concepts to executive stakeholders. Able to work effectively across cultural and geographic boundaries.
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Client Focus: Experience in roles that involve interaction with clients or stakeholders, translating business requirements into technical solutions. You
should demonstrate a customer
-centric mindset, provide proactive support and ensure high satisfaction.
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Remote Work: Self-motivated and disciplined, with a proven ability to succeed in a globally distributed work environment. Comfortable coordinating with teams in different time zones and maintaining productivity without constant oversight.
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