Director of Engineering

Freelancer LimitedSydney, New South Wales, Australia

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Senior Level Manager

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Requirements:Proven leadership experience in managing and scaling development teams. Strong technical background with a focus on distributed systems. Exceptional communication skills to translate technical details into business strategies. A history of delivering high-quality software products in fast-paced environments.

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Transform the Future of Work

Imagine spearheading engineering teams that drive platforms utilized by 80 million users worldwide. Visualize yourself designing systems that have revolutionized business operations, from the largest freelancing marketplace to a payment ecosystem that safeguards over US$7 billion in transactions.

This is your opportunity to join Freelancer (ASX: FLN) and lead engineering efforts for industry-defining platforms:

Freelancer: A thirteen-time Webby Award winner and the heart of online work.

Escrow.com: The internet’s trust layer, protecting billions in transactions.

LoadShift: Australia’s freight revolution, transporting more tonnage than the distance to the moon on weekdays.

You will excel in this role if you: Dream in systems, think in architecture, and believe that excellent engineering addresses real-world problems at scale, not just merely writing code.

Lead exceptional engineering talent across six continents, from Sydney to San Francisco. Our culture champions technical excellence, thrives on swift iterations, and measures success by the impact achieved.

Are you ready to create products that make a difference for millions?

As the Director of Engineering, you will:

Build and scale high-performing engineering teams that deploy production code multiple times a day, fostering a culture of ownership, quality, and continuous improvement across globally distributed teams.

Drive the technical vision and execution by collaborating with engineering teams to develop roadmaps, establish delivery goals, and meet them within ambitious timelines while upholding our reputation for reliability at internet scale.

Architect for impact by engaging directly with senior architects to contribute to technical plans and designs that tackle complex distributed systems challenges across messaging, payments, translations, and notification systems processing millions of events every hour.

Lead through influence by effectively communicating with stakeholders across the organization, from product managers to C-suite executives, translating technical complexities into business value and strategic decisions.

Elevate engineering excellence by establishing and practicing world-class engineering habits, maintaining high standards of software quality through code reviews, testing disciplines, and a culture of continuous learning.

Optimize across constraints by closely collaborating with product managers and cross-functional teams to achieve the best outcomes while balancing speed, quality, and technical debt management.

Cultivate a championship culture centered on our company values, empowering engineers to take charge, improve continuously, leverage data, and perform like a world-class sports team.

About Freelancer Limited

Freelancer Limited is a pioneering online platform that connects millions of users with various freelance services, revolutionizing how people work and collaborate across the globe. With award-winning products and a commitment to innovation, we focus on empowering individuals and businesses to achieve their goals efficiently and effectively.

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