Director of Engineering (AI)

About Pepper

: Pepper Content is a leading content platform that connects talented content creators with businesses in need of high-quality content. Our mission is to help brands tell their stories through impactful content that drives engagement and growth.

About the Role

We are looking for a

hands-on Director of Engineering

to lead our full-stack development team. You will own the

end-to-end delivery of high-quality software

, mentor engineers, and collaborate closely with product and design teams to shape our technology roadmap. This is a leadership role where

technical expertise, people management, and strategic thinking

go hand-in-hand.

Key Responsibilities

Lead and manage a

team of full-stack developers

, ensuring high performance, collaboration, and growth.

Drive

technical strategy and architecture

for web and backend systems, ensuring scalability, reliability, and maintainability.

Participate in

hands-on coding and code reviews

, mentoring team members and promoting best practices.

Collaborate with

product, design, and QA teams

to translate requirements into technical solutions.

Manage

resource planning, hiring, and onboarding

for the engineering team.

Monitor and improve

system performance, security, and code quality

Skills & Qualifications

10–12 years of professional experience

in software development with

progressive leadership responsibilities

Strong experience in

full-stack development

Experience with

cloud platforms

(AWS, Cloudflare) and

CI / CD pipelines

Hands-on experience with

microservices architecture, APIs, and scalable web applications

Proven ability to

lead, mentor, and grow engineering teams

Excellent

problem-solving, communication, and project management skills

Experience with

DevOps, automated testing, and monitoring tools

is a plus.

Preferred

Experience in

AI / ML-enabled applications or SaaS products

Previous experience as a

technical lead or engineering manager in a startup

environment.

Why Join Us

Opportunity to

lead a talented engineering team

and make a direct impact on product strategy.

Work on

cutting-edge technology

and scalable systems.

Collaborative,

fast-paced, and growth-oriented environment

Competitive compensation and benefits.