At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead and mentor engineering teams to drive innovation and excellence.
- Company: Join one of Australia's fastest-growing tech unicorns.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive salary, generous leave, and hybrid work flexibility.
- Other info: Collaborative environment with high-performing, passionate teams.
- Why this job: Shape the future of technology while making a real impact.
- Qualifications: Proven leadership in software engineering and strong communication skills.
The predicted salary is between 143235 - 175065 $ per year.
Incredibly-paced, uniquely interesting product-led environment. Ready to change the world? Our client is one of the most exciting, highly-backed and well-known Australian tech Unicorns and they are entering a new phase of massive growth. They are inviting a Head of Engineering who still loves the craft, leads with clarity, and thrives in the excitement of growth to shape the future of their high-performing engineering org. This incredible company only hire people who want to build things that matter – and improve the lives of millions around the world. This is a once-in-a-career opportunity to join Australia’s fastest growing company at the most perfect time in their journey.
What you’ll be doing:
- Lead & mentor Engineering Managers, ensuring squads are resourced, focused & executing with excellence.
- Own the engineering delivery rhythm: from quarterly OKRs to weekly tactical execution.
- Drive roadmap alignment, unblock teams, and ensure engineering is a key player in business success.
- Collaborate with Product & Leadership on org design, hiring strategy, and scaling best practices.
- Elevate the craft: advocate for engineering excellence, mentor through design reviews, and foster a high-performance culture.
What you'll bring to the team:
- Proven Software Engineering leadership.
- Strong foundation as a software engineer.
- A clear, confident communication style—able to influence, inspire, and navigate greenfield opportunities.
- Experience balancing long-term vision with fast-paced delivery, scaling teams, and levelling up managers.
- Bias for action, ownership mindset, and a love for building teams that ship real value.
Further reasons to join Australia's most exciting company:
- High-trust, low-bureaucracy environment where your impact is visible.
- Personal health and professional development leave, a generous parental leave (20 weeks paid leave for a primary carer, additional miscarriage leave).
- International travel (when you like), Hybrid flexibility with a collaborative Sydney HQ.
- Work with passionate, sharp, motivated people where the talent bar is high and our work ethic is strong.
What's next:
This is your sign. Do not miss out on this golden opportunity to lead an exceptional team to even more incredible heights. Apply now for a confidential chat - we can’t wait to speak with you!
Head of Engineering in Sydney employer: Real Time
Join one of Australia's most exciting tech Unicorns, where you'll thrive in a high-trust, low-bureaucracy environment that values your impact. With generous benefits like personal health leave, extensive parental leave, and hybrid work flexibility, this company fosters a culture of excellence and collaboration among passionate professionals. This is a unique opportunity to lead a talented engineering team and contribute to meaningful projects that improve lives globally.
