Director of Engineering

6 Months ago • 7 Years +

Job Summary

Job Description

Lead engineering teams at Journee, a company building immersive online experiences. Strong technical background in web, cloud, AI, or immersive technologies required. Experience managing teams, building high-performing teams, and driving engineering success is a must.
Must have:
  • Technical Expertise
  • Hands-On Experience
  • Leadership Excellence
  • Financial Acumen
Good to have:
  • Strategic Vision
  • Process Optimization
  • Startup Experience
  • Industry Knowledge
Perks:
  • Remote Work
  • Growth Opportunity

Job Details

We are Journee! We create the beautiful internet. Our platform and services are the leading enterprise solution for immersive online experiences. We connect people, brands and content in high quality interactive and immersive experiences that you can instantly access from your browser. We are an independent company founded in 2020, consisting of a cheerful team of creatives and technologists.

We are recognized for our work amongst others in The Webby Awards and Clio Awards and are trusted by top global enterprises and iconic brands such as WWF, BMW, H&M, Siemens, Vogue Business, DEPT, McCann, Adidas, Conde Nast and more.

At the heart of our technology and business lies our cutting-edge infrastructure and streaming  protocol, that power our immersive experiences. Our tech stack includes TypeScript, Go, AWS, Infrastructure as Code, React, and Unreal Engine.

Join our team as a visionary Director of Engineering, where you’ll lead cutting-edge projects and drive innovation across our engineering teams. You’ll play a pivotal role in defining the technical strategy and ensuring the delivery of high-quality software solutions. Your leadership will be key in building a world-class engineering team and fostering a culture of excellence and growth. If you are a visionary leader with technical expertise in web, cloud, AI, or immersive technologies, a strong hands-on background, and the ability to inspire high-performing teams while driving strategic innovation and operational excellence, we would love to hear from you!

You will report to our CEO. Here’s a detailed breakdown of your responsibilities:

Responsibilities:

  • Strategy: Spearhead the development and execution of technical and business strategies for our ‘experience production’  teams and ‘platform development’ teams. Your leadership will shape the future of our offerings, driving innovation and excellence.
  • Diversification: Propel the company’s diversification towards new verticals and markets. Your strategic vision will play a crucial role in expanding our reach and influence in the tech landscape.
  • Leadership & Mentoring: Attract, retain, and develop top talent to build a world-class Engineering team. Leverage your leadership skills to shape career paths through mentorship and create  a thriving environment for innovation and growth.
  • Budget and Resource Management: Oversee budgets and resource allocations, ensuring optimal use of company resources to achieve strategic objectives while maintaining operational efficiency.
  • Quality Assurance: Uphold high standards in software quality and 3D immersive experiences, guaranteeing that our products not only meet but also define industry benchmarks.
  • Operational Excellence: Ensure the department runs smoothly, effectively, and sustainably, maintaining agility and resilience in a rapidly evolving tech environment.
  • Client Collaboration: Work closely with clients to align their needs with our technical and creative capabilities and business objectives, building strong, long-lasting relationships that drive mutual success.
  • Governance, Risk, and Compliance: Oversee governance, risk, and compliance efforts in collaboration with customers and other departments
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration: Collaborate with product, design, and other functions to deliver a premium end result, fostering a culture of innovation and excellence.

Who we are looking for:

  • Technical Expertise: Demonstrated expertise in managing web, cloud, AI, or immersive technologies projects, with advanced proficiency in one of these areas. Ideally, you will have experience with AA or AAA immersive experiences or games.
  • Hands-On Experience: A solid background as a 3D artist and/or software engineer, enabling you to guide teams with firsthand knowledge and understanding.
  • Leadership Excellence: 7+ years of experience in managing teams, including other managers, with a proven track record of building and inspiring high-performing teams and driving engineering success.
  • Financial Acumen: Strong background in budget and resource management, with the capability to optimise financial and human resources strategically.
  • Strategic Vision: A strategic thinker with the ability to balance speed and maturity in technical decisions. Your judgement in knowing when to move fast with limited information versus when to gather more data and research is impeccable.
  • Process Optimization: A knack for quickly streamlining processes, establishing, and maintaining clarity, and driving operational excellence.
  • Startup Experience: Experience in a start-up or fast-paced growth environment, where adaptability and innovation are key.
  • Industry Knowledge: Experience working in the enterprise software and/or creative industries, understanding the nuances and demands of these dynamic fields.
  • Communication Skills: Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to articulate complex ideas to both technical and non-technical audiences, fostering collaboration and understanding across diverse teams.

 

If you're a forward-thinking tech  leader with a passion for pushing the boundaries of immersive AI, we invite you to join our team and play a pivotal role in shaping the future of our industry.

Journee is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone is treated with dignity, respect, and fairness. We value diversity in all its forms, including but not limited to race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, age, religion, national origin, disability, and veteran status. We believe that a diverse and inclusive workplace leads to better business outcomes, stronger relationships with our customers and partners, and a more fulfilling work experience for our employees.

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About The Company

Journee is a team of creators and technologists reshaping the future of the internet by creating the world’s most beautiful virtual experiences for enterprises.


Our award-winning immersive experience design and our flagship technology, JourneeX, constitute a premium enterprise solution suite for virtual experiences. This suite empowers enterprises to deliver high-performance, branded virtual experiences to audiences worldwide.


The internet has transformed society by connecting billions of people and providing instant access to information, education, and entertainment. However, mindless scrolling and low-impact experiences often leave users feeling unfulfilled, igniting a desire for a more immersive and meaningful interaction with the web.


We believe the future of the internet lies in immersive technologies that redefine how we learn, shop, advertise, and work online. This new immersive web will offer a more inclusive and engaging online experience, aiming to ensure quality time online and a more connected, personalized experience.


At Journee, we leverage this technology to create more meaningful online experiences that foster creativity, innovation, and infuse beauty into the digital world. With JourneeX, we enable enterprises to create their own virtual worlds, delivering real business impact and transforming the way we interact online.

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