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We are seeking a seasoned technology leader to serve as our Remote CTO/VP Local Engineering Head based in Malaysia/India. You will report to the US-based CTO and take ownership of all engineering teams and provide technical leadership to our Level 1 and 2 Support teams, who reside in our Malaysia office (approximately 100 staff). You will provide input to definition of and execute the technical vision for our AdTech products, ensuring high-quality architecture and on-time delivery. The role involves close collaboration with the global leadership team: youll partner with the CTO, US based Technology and Product leadership to refine the roadmap and drive product development and with Global Operations to ensure Technical Support Level 1 and Level 2 teams are aligned with engineering. This position requires a strong strategic mindset, excellent communication skills, and hands-on involvement in both technology and people management. Requirements Qualifications: Proven Leadership: 10+ years of software development experience with at least 5+ years in senior leadership roles (e.g. Director, VP, CTO). You should be a seasoned leader with a track record of managing high-performing teams delivering large-scale enterprise software Team Management: Experience managing engineering organizations of ~50+ people, ideally in a remote or distributed workplace. Prior responsibility for engineering or technology teams of similar size (including offshore/contract resources) is highly desirable. Technical Expertise: Strong software engineering background with expertise in .NET (C#) and Java platforms. Familiarity with web technologies (e.g. Angular or similar frameworks) and cloud-native architectures (microservices, containers, AWS/Azure). Deep understanding of software architecture, design patterns, and best practices. Prior experience in the AdTech industry. Agile/DevOps: Hands-on experience with Agile methodologies, CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, and development lifecycle tools. Ability to implement and refine processes that improve code quality, release velocity, and team effectiveness. Education: Bachelors or Masters degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (advanced degree a plus). Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication. Comfortable presenting technical concepts to executive stakeholders. Able to work effectively across cultural and geographic boundaries. Client Focus: Experience in roles that involve interaction with clients or stakeholders, translating business requirements into technical solutions. You should demonstrate a customer - centric mindset, provide proactive support and ensure high satisfaction. Remote Work: Self-motivated and disciplined, with a proven ability to succeed in a globally distributed work environment. Comfortable coordinating with teams in different time zones and maintaining productivity without constant oversight. .
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