Our client is a global technology company with a software engineering operation in Brazil and a direct reporting line into an international structure. The organization is currently consolidating its operation, with a focus on maturity, efficiency and increased capacity.
We are looking for an R&D Director to lead the software engineering operation in Brazil, connecting global strategy, local execution, leadership development and the evolution of delivery processes. This role will play a central part in organizing priorities, integrating technical teams and building greater predictability and efficiency across the operation.
The position requires an important combination of leadership and technical depth: on one side, a senior team with strong product knowledge and long tenure within the organization; on the other, an operation under pressure from multiple demands, delivery commitments and the need to increase productivity with the same structure.
- Lead the R&D operation in Brazil in an integrated way, connecting the different engineering teams and ensuring stronger alignment between priorities, capacity and delivery commitments;
- Build credibility and proximity with a senior technical team, bringing an accessible and collaborative leadership style, while being able to sustain technical discussions with specialists;
- Structure and strengthen the operating management routines, bringing greater clarity to priorities, capacity, delivery tracking and integration across teams;
- Lead the local AI adoption agenda within the engineering workflow, translating a global direction into practical initiatives focused on efficiency and productivity gains;
- Develop coordinators and team leaders, strengthening performance management, career development, retention and succession;
- Act as the interface with internal areas responsible for projects, delivery, support and customer relationships, balancing commitments made with the actual delivery capacity of R&D;
- Increase the maturity of governance, documentation and knowledge sharing;
- Manage budget, vendors, outsourcing partners and other resources related to the engineering operation;
- Represent the Brazilian R&D operation in global forums, with a direct reporting line to international leadership.
Requisitos
Benefícios
- Annual bonus;
- Medical insurance;
- Dental insurance;
- Life insurance;
- Meal and food allowance.
Skills Required
- Solid experience leading Engineering, Technology, or R&D organizations with direct responsibility for hiring, performance management, and career development
- Background and career experience in Software Engineering or Systems Architecture
- Current technical knowledge sufficient to engage in discussions with senior specialists
- Leadership experience in technology companies, software product environments, or development organizations
- Experience improving productivity and delivery capacity through process improvement, governance, and operational optimization
- Fluent English
- Previous experience reporting to leadership based outside Brazil
- Experience with agile delivery at scale, capacity and priority management, budget ownership, vendors, and outsourcing partners
- Availability to work onsite in Florianopolis, Santa Catarina, with willingness to relocate when applicable
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