Head of Software Engineering

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The Head of Engineering, Ukraine will lead the build, growth and operations of the Ukraine R&D center. Reporting directly to the SVP of Engineering & Cloud Operations, s/he will work very closely with the Engineering Leadership Team to design and implement the next generation Sift Platform. S/he will be a customer-centric technologist with a track record of success driving a unified roadmap for a portfolio of disruptive enterprise solutions, and building high performing teams.

What you'll do and the impact you’ll make: 

The Head of Engineering will be a core member of the engineering leadership team, who will establish the Ukraine R&D center, and play a key role in building out processes, systems, and cultivating talent capable of supporting a scalable, functional, and reliable product offering that increases Sift’s success in the market.


Specifically, s/he will:

  • Recruit, retain, and develop exceptional engineering talent; s/he will build and develop a strong and disciplined engineering function, and drive high performance by establishing a culture of mentorship and collaboration.
  • Help hire, recruit, and build the Kyiv office reputation as a desirable place to work
  • Integrate best practices into product development to ensure high quality and unified execution and delivery. 
  • Be an advocate for a customer-centric approach to innovation and development.
  • Drive close collaboration with other cross-functional leadership to ensure alignment, both from a process and cultural standpoint.

Your knowledge and expertise: 

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or Electrical Engineering. Master’s degree (MBA or Technical) preferred.
    Demonstrated ability to ship world-class SaaS products through effective process and structure; success in driving efficient and standardized processes to ensure timely and predictable releases and high-caliber product delivery.
  • Track record of building high-performing and cross-functional teams (50+ people) --specifically hiring strong managers and senior engineering talent. Has a track record of building, leading, developing and retaining great product, engineering team.
  • Champions an agile, high-velocity culture that consistently delivers quality and innovation. Strong appetite for technical excellence and drive for meaningful customer outcomes. 

Nice to have (or excited to learn): 

  • Machine learning and Data Science experience

At Sift, we are looking for people with passion, integrity, curiosity and kindness. If your experience is this close to what we’re looking for, please consider applying. Experience comes in many forms – skills are transferable, and passion goes a long way. Diverse teams make better decisions, which is why we’re dedicated to adding new perspectives to the team and encourage you to apply. 

A little more about us:

Sift is the leading innovator in Digital Trust & Safety.  Hundreds of disruptive, forward-thinking companies like Airbnb, Zillow, and Twitter trust Sift to deliver outstanding customer experience while preventing fraud and abuse.

The Sift engine powers Digital Trust & Safety by helping companies stop fraud before it happens. But it’s not just another anti-fraud platform: Sift enables businesses to tailor experiences to each customer according to the risk they pose. That means fraudsters experience friction, but honest users do not. By drawing on insights from our global network of customers, Sift allows businesses to scale, win, and thrive in the digital era.

Benefits and Perks:

  • Competitive total compensation package
  • 401k plan
  • Medical, dental and vision coverage
  • Wellness reimbursement
  • Education reimbursement
  • Flexible time off

Sift is an equal opportunity employer. We make better decisions as a business when we can harness diversity in our experience, data, and background. Sift is working toward building a team that represents the worldwide customers that we serve, inclusive of people from all walks of life who can bring their full selves to work every day.

This document provides transparency around the way in which Sift handles personal data of job applicants: https://sift.com/recruitment-privacy

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Sift is headquartered in the bustling Financial District. Walking distance from major public transit and world-class restaurants.

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