Head of Engineering (with CTO Growth Path)

This position is posted by Jobgether on behalf of a partner company. We are currently looking for a Head of Engineering (with CTO Growth Path) in Switzerland.

This is a high-impact leadership role for an experienced engineering professional ready to shape the technical future of complex, high-scale digital products. You will define and execute engineering strategy while working closely with executive leadership, with a clear pathway toward a CTO position. The role combines deep technical expertise with organizational leadership, overseeing multiple engineering domains including backend, frontend, DevOps, and QA. You will operate in a fast-paced, innovation-driven environment where performance, scalability, and reliability are critical. This is an opportunity to influence product architecture, drive engineering excellence, and build resilient systems used by global audiences. The position also offers strong autonomy and the chance to cultivate a high-performing engineering culture.

• Define and drive the engineering strategy in alignment with executive leadership and business objectives
• Lead and coordinate cross-functional engineering teams including frontend, backend, QA, and DevOps leads
• Design and oversee scalable architectures for high-load systems, including core logic, infrastructure, and integrations
• Establish best practices for system performance, reliability, and scalability under peak usage conditions
• Optimize infrastructure, communication protocols, and system throughput to ensure low latency and high availability
• Implement and oversee development processes including CI/CD, testing, monitoring, and incident management
• Ensure code quality, system observability, and adherence to SLI/SLO standards through audits and performance analysis
• Mentor and develop team leads, fostering alignment in technical standards and engineering practices
• Promote a strong engineering culture through documentation, design reviews, and transparent workflows
• Oversee B2B technical support operations, including API integrations, incident handling, and SLA adherence
• Collaborate with product, design, analytics, and SRE teams to deliver business-driven technical solutions
• Evaluate technical decisions based on cost-efficiency, risk, and business impact
• Participate in hiring, onboarding, and performance management of engineering talent
• Ensure systems are secure, fault-tolerant, and resilient against internal and external threats

Requirements:

• 7+ years of experience building and scaling complex digital products (e.g., backend systems, high-load platforms, or game development)
• Strong understanding of distributed systems, high-performance architectures, and real-time processing
• Proven experience optimizing systems for peak loads, including caching strategies, load balancing, and communication protocols
• Solid knowledge of system security, threat modeling, access control, and risk mitigation
• Strong frontend expertise, including rendering technologies and performance optimization for web and mobile environments
• Experience with observability tools and monitoring systems (e.g., logging, alerting, metrics tracking)
• Background in managing B2B integrations, APIs, SLAs, and incident response processes
• Deep understanding of caching strategies and infrastructure optimization across multiple geographies
• Demonstrated leadership experience managing senior engineers or team leads
• Strong problem-solving mindset, with the ability to make decisions under pressure in high-stakes environments
• Experience with automation and modern engineering tooling
• Familiarity with SLI/SLO frameworks, fault tolerance, and resilient system design principles

Benefits:

• Flexible work setup with fully remote options or access to office spaces
• Competitive compensation package aligned with experience and impact
• Structured career development path with clear progression toward CTO-level responsibilities
• Paid time off including vacation days, public holidays, and sick leave to support work-life balance
• Comprehensive private healthcare coverage and mental health support
• Monthly flexible benefits budget for personal interests, hobbies, or wellness activities
• Access to training programs, courses, workshops, and language learning support
• Regular team events, networking opportunities, and company-wide initiatives
• Support with administrative and legal processes related to employment setup
• A collaborative, low-bureaucracy environment that encourages autonomy and innovation