Interim Director of Engineering, Cleo

• We are in search of an exceptional Interim Director of Engineering on a 6 month FTC, who possesses outstanding people leadership skills and a keen understanding of fostering a culture of technical excellence
• Demonstrate a deep understanding of what constitutes excellent product-focused engineering and showcase a track record of collaborating with peers in product, design, and data to deliver exceptional consumer products
• Bring extensive experience working on consumer products, actively participating in the development process from an engineering perspective, and collaborating closely with cross-functional teams
• Be an outstanding coach and mentor, driven by the desire to develop and support teams to achieve their maximum potential
• Showcase a proven history of building high-performing teams and successfully managing software engineers and managers
• Exhibit a commitment to promoting and celebrating team successes both internally and externally, contributing to the attraction and retention of top-tier talent
• Possess excellent communication and people leadership skills, allowing you to serve as the voice of engineering while effectively conveying your strategic vision to your team
• Embody a compassionate management style, adept at nurturing talent and maximizing team potential
• Demonstrate a proactive "can-do" attitude, displaying a bias towards action and a continuous commitment to improvement

• Cleo is radically different from the norm and we’re looking for an engineering leader to guide and further develop our engineers across our cross functional product squads
• You will be responsible for the engineering team’s delivery, management of our senior engineers and engineering managers as well as ensuring we rapidly create exceptional products for our customers
• Whilst this is a hands-off role, you were previously an engineer yourself and you understand what it means to be an outstanding engineer in a product-focused tech company
• As the Interim Director of Engineering, you will collaborate closely with the VP of Technology to shape our engineering strategy, expand the engineering team, and foster an outstanding engineering culture
• Collaborate with the technology leadership team and cross-functional partners in product, design, and data to build, manage, and retain a high-performing engineering team
• Play a pivotal role in developing a compelling consumer-facing product, partnering with product, design, and data science teams to drive the Cleo product forward
• Lead the evolution of our recruitment process, ensuring the ability to attract and source top-tier talent and streamline the onboarding process for engineers to thrive at Cleo quickly
• Work collaboratively with engineering managers, tech leads, and agile coaches to drive continuous improvement within teams
• Iterate and enhance our engineering principles to empower engineers in making informed trade-offs, allowing them to focus on delivering significant value to Cleo's customers
• Foster a vibrant engineering culture that is high-performing, providing an environment where individuals can develop and excel in a high-trust setting

• Learning and development
• Mental health support
• Agile working

Total funding: $137.5m

People are increasingly not satisfied with the products being offered by traditional banks, which have proven slow to react to the needs of younger consumers who expect more from their everyday experiences.