Head of Engineering

Location Vietnam
Industry Technology
Job reference 17550
Job type Permanent
Consultant email nhu.dinh@manpower.com.vn
Date posted Feb 14, 2025

Head of Engineering – Global Software Company (Vietnam)

Location: Vietnam (Ho Chi Minh City)
Employment Type: Full-time
Reports to: CTO / CEO

About the Company

Our client is a fast-growing global software company specializing in SaaS. With operations across multiple markets, we are expanding our engineering leadership in Vietnam to drive product innovation, scale development teams, and ensure world-class software delivery.

We are seeking an experienced Head of Engineering to lead and scale our technology teams, drive engineering excellence, and establish a strong technical culture. This role is ideal for an expat tech leader or an overseas Vietnamese professional looking to relocate to Vietnam and make a significant impact in a rapidly growing market.

Key Responsibilities

1. Engineering Leadership & Strategy

  • Define and execute the engineering strategy, aligning it with business objectives and product roadmaps.
  • Build and scale a high-performance engineering team in Vietnam, attracting and retaining top-tier talent.
  • Collaborate with global teams (HQ, regional, and distributed engineering teams) to ensure seamless execution and delivery.
  • Implement best practices in software development, DevOps, and agile methodologies to enhance efficiency and quality.

2. Team Building & People Development

  • Hire, mentor, and develop engineering managers, team leads, and senior engineers.
  • Foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
  • Establish and drive a technical training program to upskill teams and keep them aligned with the latest technology trends.

3. Product Development & Technical Excellence

  • Oversee the end-to-end software development lifecycle (SDLC), ensuring high standards in architecture, design, and code quality.
  • Drive scalability, security, and performance in software platforms to support business growth.
  • Lead technology stack decisions and ensure the adoption of the right frameworks and tools.
  • Work closely with Product, UX/UI, and Data Science teams to create cutting-edge solutions.

5. Stakeholder Engagement & Cross-Functional Collaboration

  • Act as a key partner to the CEO, CTO, and executive team, providing technical insights and strategic guidance.
  • Collaborate with business, product, and operations teams to align engineering efforts with company goals.
  • Engage with external partners, universities, and tech communities to build a strong employer brand.

Key Qualifications

Must-Have:

  • 10+ years of experience in software engineering, with at least 5 years in leadership roles (Head of Engineering, VP of Engineering, or similar).
  • Proven track record in scaling and managing high-performing engineering teams (50+ engineers) in a fast-growing software/SaaS company.
  • Expertise in modern technology stacks, including cloud-native architectures (AWS, Azure, GCP), microservices, Kubernetes, DevOps, and CI/CD.
  • Strong background in agile methodologies, software engineering best practices, and product-driven development.
  • Experience leading distributed teams and working in a global environment.
  • Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.