Vice President - Local Engineering Head / Local CTO

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 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 : you’ll 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 : + years of software development experience with at least 5+ years in senior leadership roles 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 ~+ people, ideally in a remote or distributed environment. 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 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 : Bachelor’s or Master’s 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.