Innodata is seeking an experienced Director of Engineering to lead the development of cutting-edge platform products that power AI and data annotation workflows for both internal teams and external customers. This is a unique player-coach opportunity where you'll balance hands-on technical contribution with strategic leadership.
Requirements
- Technical expertise in modern programming languages (Python, JavaScript/TypeScript, Go, or similar)
- 8+ years of software engineering experience with 3+ years in engineering leadership roles
- Experience building and scaling platform products, APIs, and developer tools
- Deep understanding of AI/ML systems, model training pipelines, and evaluation frameworks
- Knowledge of cloud infrastructure, containerization, and microservices architecture
- Experience with databases, data pipelines, and distributed systems
- Leadership & Management skills
- Proven track record of building and leading high-performing engineering teams
- Experience mentoring engineers and fostering technical growth
- Strong project management skills with ability to deliver complex initiatives on time
- History of establishing engineering processes and development methodologies
- Collaboration & Communication skills
- Excellent communication skills with ability to explain technical concepts to diverse audiences
- Experience working closely with Data Science, Product, and cross-functional teams
- Strong stakeholder management and expectation-setting abilities
- Collaborative leadership style with focus on team empowerment
- Business Acumen skills
- Understanding of platform business models and customer needs
- Experience with both internal tooling and external customer-facing products
- Knowledge of enterprise software requirements including security, compliance, and scalability
Benefits
- Competitive compensation including equity participation
- Professional development and conference attendance opportunities
- Collaborative environment working with leading Data Science and Product teams
- Direct impact on company growth and customer success
- Opportunity to lead engineering for innovative AI platform products
