About Us

At Cintoo, we are driven by passion motivating our talented team to work together as a supportive family, fostering innovation and success. Here the AGILE method is for real! Diversity is fundamental for us. We prioritize talent above all else, encouraging an inclusive and respectful environment where everyone can thrive as their true selves.

About the Role

You will lead our engineering teams (40 people), drive innovation, and oversee the development of cutting-edge software solutions that align with our company's strategic goals.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage multiple cross-functional engineering teams (tech leads, managers, product owners…) to deliver high-quality software products within scheduled timelines.
• Coordinate hiring and onboarding efforts for new team members
• Define objectives & conduct annual team interviews.
• Mentor and promote professional growth and skill development, identify training needs and encourage a high-performance culture
• Set up KPIs and metrics to provide the Executive Team with data
• Collaborate closely with product and program management, design, and other stakeholders to align engineering efforts with business objectives
• Establish and implement engineering best practices, strategies, and processes to streamline the software development life cycle, ensuring efficiency and quality.
• Evaluate and implement tools, technologies, and frameworks that enhance productivity, scalability, and performance of software systems.
• Manage software development outsourcing from selection to execution
• Manage relations with third-party development tool suppliers
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement within the engineering organization.
• Develop and manage departmental budgets, resource allocation, and technology roadmap in line with company objectives.
• Oversee risk management, compliance, and security protocols related to engineering practices and products.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Computer Science, engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of 15 years of progressive experience in software development.
• 10 years of experience in leadership positions such as CTO, VP/Director of Engineering, or VP of Software Development, overseeing teams of up to 30 direct reports or managing managers.
• Proven expertise in software development lifecycle, methodologies, particularly Agile/Scrum, and related tools.
• Flexible relationship management and human centric mindset.
• Strong strategic thinking, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities with a focus on innovation and quality.
• Leadership and communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across teams and levels of the organization.
• Demonstrated experience in scaling engineering teams and delivering complex, scalable, and high-performance software solutions.
• A track record of successfully managing budgets, resources, and project timelines to achieve business goals.
• Proven expertise in software development lifecycle, methodologies, particularly Agile/Scrum, and related tools.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in a software development company, fast-paced startup environment or high-growth tech company.
• Certifications related to Agile methodologies or project management (e.g., Certified ScrumMaster, PMP) are a plus.

Why Join Us

• Position is based in Sophia-Antipolis (South of France, 300 days of sunshine per year, great place to be!). Hybrid work is possible.
• Opportunity to lead and shape a high-performing engineering organization.
• Work with cutting-edge technologies and drive impactful innovations.
• Competitive compensation package, including benefits and opportunities for career growth.