Director of Engineering

About Inspectorio

Inspectorio is the leading AI-powered supply chain platform optimizing performance, building resilience, and providing intelligence across production chains for global brands, retailers, and their multi-tier suppliers.

Our innovative platform seamlessly connects and digitizes supply chain processes to optimize decision-making, while providing real-time visibility and control over production chain operations.

Today, Inspectorio is used by over 12,000 customers, including some of the largest brands and retailers in the world.

About the role

We are seeking a passionate and experienced Director of Engineering to lead 4-6 agile squads (5–7 engineers each), building innovative SaaS solutions. You'll work at the intersection of technology and supply chain transformation, driving quality, scalability, and team performance to deliver world-class software for industry leaders.

What you'll do

• Lead, motivate, and mentor multiple engineering squads working on Inspectorio's AI-powered SaaS platform.
• Drive software excellence across Quality Risk Management, Responsible Sourcing & Compliance, Traceability & Transparency, Production Management, and Supply Chain Network Management.
• Partner with Product Managers, Designers, and cross-functional teams for end-to-end delivery.
• Own the execution of sprint goals, project delivery, and operational KPIs.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement, collaboration, and accountability within and across squads.
• Coach engineers in best practices, architectural decisions, CI/CD, and fast-paced deployments.
• Advocate and implement modern SaaS engineering practices (cloud, APIs, integrations, security, high availability).
• Drive the adoption of AI and advanced analytics to empower intelligent decision-making in supply chain operations.
• Attract, retain, and develop engineering talent through mentoring, feedback, and career growth opportunities.
• Represent engineering in leadership discussions on platform evolution and scaling.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of proven experience leading multiple engineering teams (20+ members) in a SaaS product environment.
• 12+ years of experience in software engineering with strong expertise across backend, frontend, cloud-native development, and APIs; proficient in two or more of Python, , Google Cloud, Postgres, and API design.
• English fluency paired with strong business acumen is a must.
• Experience with agile methodologies and end-to-end delivery in a fast-growth context.
• Excellent people management, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Experience with AI, analytics, and data-driven systems is a plus.
• Track record of building scalable, resilient, and secure SaaS platforms.
• Commitment to building inclusive, diverse, and high-performing engineering teams.
• Passion for supply chain, sustainability, and building technology that creates global impact.

Benefits

Why it would be awesome to work with us

• Unlimited Annual Leave: We prioritize your well-being and trust you to manage your time.
• Flexible Working: Whether from home, a coffee shop, or our global hubs, work where you're most comfortable.
• Project Ownership: You get to lead the initiatives you're passionate about, professionally or socially.
• Grow with us: We're invested in your personal and professional development.
• Global, diverse, and innovative team: Be part of a welcoming community from 30+ countries, where unique perspectives drive innovation.
• Feel at home: Work closely with colleagues who value your voice, share our E.A.C.H. values, and help you be the best version of yourself.
• Celebrate together: Enjoy remote and hub company and team events that strengthen our bonds and build a fun culture.

Our Values

• EXCELLENCE: We pursue mastery and craftsmanship. "Good enough" is our enemy. We have a thirst and desire for knowledge. There's always an opportunity to be better.
• AUTONOMY: We act independently when recognizing opportunities for improvement. We seek guidance and clear goals instead of orders. We self-assess the quality and impact of our work.
• COURAGE: We share our opinion, even if it's uncomfortable. We are candid with colleagues. We are willing to experiment and try something new, even if we're not sure it will succeed.
• HUMBLENESS: We crave opportunities to learn from the people around us. We leave our egos outside the office. We focus on listening to other perspectives.