Head of Engineering (Premium)

People deserve more from their money. More visibility, more control, and more freedom. Since 2015, Revolut has been on a mission to deliver just that. Our powerhouse of products — including spending, saving, investing, exchanging, travelling, and more — help our 60+ million customers get more from their money every day.

As we continue our lightning-fast growth,‌ 2 things are essential to our success: our people and our culture. In recognition of our outstanding employee experience, we've been certified as a Great Place to Work™. So far, we have 10,000+ people working around the world, from our offices and remotely, to help us achieve our mission. And we're looking for more brilliant people. People who love building great products, redefining success, and turning the complexity of a chaotic world into the simplicity of a beautiful solution.

Our Technology team builds the systems and experiences that keep Revolut moving. From the infrastructure behind our innovative app to the features used by millions of people around the world, they bring sharp thinking, speed, and a focus on meaningful impact to everything they do.

We're looking for a Head of Engineering to lead our Premium department. This is a unique leadership role that sits at the intersection of commercial strategy and customer experience, and requires technical expertise, strategic thinking, and a passion for building and mentoring high-performing teams.

You'll be defining and executing the technical strategy for a suite of products, including paid plans, Premium user lifecycle, and Travel and Lifestyle benefits.

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• Acting as the technical owner, defining the future state of the department's systems and creating a roadmap to get there
• Ensuring execution and delivery of product improvements with an optimal time to market
• Leading and mentoring a large team of 60+ engineers across 6 full-stack product teams
• Raising the talent bar through effective hiring and talent management, fostering a culture of technical excellence and collaboration
• Working directly with the Head of Product on long-term strategic thinking, and collaborating with senior leaders to align the technical roadmap with broader business goals
• Balancing the development of new features with the refactoring of legacy systems to ensure long-term scalability and quality
• Influencing stakeholders at all levels to execute the department's technical vision

• Fluency in Java
• A solid technical background with proven experience in a senior leadership role
• Experience defining and executing technical strategy for a suite of products
• A demonstrated ability to lead and mentor large engineering teams
• Experience in strategic thinking and collaboration with senior leadership
• Excellent communication skills and to be capable of influencing stakeholders at all levels
• A proven track record of delivering impactful projects and managing product lifecycles
• A passion for building and fostering high-performing engineering teams

• Experience in a high-growth, fast-paced environment, like a startup or scale-up
• Experience with paid plans, travel, or lifestyle products
• A background in managing teams across multiple product lines or departments

Building a global financial super app isn’t enough. Our Revoluters are a priority, and that’s why in 2021 we launched our inaugural D&I Framework, designed to help us thrive and grow everyday. We're not just doing this because it's the right thing to do. We’re doing it because we know that seeking out diverse talent and creating an inclusive workplace is the way to create exceptional, innovative products and services for our customers. That’s why we encourage applications from people with diverse backgrounds and experiences to join this multicultural, hard-working team.

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Notice: This is a remote position based in United Arab Emirates.