Director of Engineering at Affinitiv

Berlin, Berlin, Germany

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Technology, Decentralized IdentityIndustries

Requirements

15+ years of software engineering experience, with 5+ years in senior leadership roles managing multiple teams and engineering managers
Proven track record of scaling engineering organizations in high-growth environments
Strong people leadership skills: coaching, mentoring, developing leaders, and fostering team growth
Successfully led complex engineering projects from inception to delivery in fast-paced, global, and distributed environments
Skilled at balancing strategic vision with practical execution, ensuring teams stay aligned and deliver value
Strong expertise in cryptography (asymmetric/elliptic curve), blockchain, decentralized identity (SSI), and zero-knowledge proof systems
Experienced in cloud-native environments (AWS serverless preferred), microservices, and event-driven architectures
Hands-on with programming languages such as JavaScript, TypeScript, Node.js, Dart

Responsibilities

Define the technical strategy and architectural vision for the Affinidi Elements platform, ensuring scalability, reliability, and security
Architect complex distributed systems and ensure alignment with long-term product and business goals
Guide teams in applying asymmetric cryptography, zero trust, zero knowledge proofs, and decentralized technologies in real-world systems
Oversee and contribute to the design and development of high-scale, high-performance production systems
Lead multiple engineering teams, providing vision, direction, and coaching to managers, staff engineers, and senior ICs
Drive engineering execution across product and platform initiatives, ensuring on-time delivery of secure, performant, and customer-centric systems
Collaborate with product, design, and business stakeholders to define and execute the technology roadmap, aligning engineering outcomes with business strategy
Establish and evolve engineering best practices, delivery processes, and quality standards to scale teams effectively
Mentor and develop engineering leaders, fostering career growth, leadership depth, and technical excellence
Stay ahead of emerging technologies and bring innovative approaches to improve architecture, scalability, and developer experience

Skills

Engineering Leadership

Distributed Systems

Scalable Architecture

System Reliability

Security Engineering

Technical Strategy

Architectural Design

Team Mentoring

Cross-functional Collaboration

Product Strategy Alignment

Affinitiv

Data-driven solutions for automotive customer engagement

About Affinitiv

Affinitiv offers integrated, data-driven solutions for the automotive industry, focusing on enhancing the customer lifecycle from initial engagement to long-term loyalty. They work closely with clients like OEMs, dealerships, and service centers to create personalized strategies that improve customer engagement and retention. Their tools help automotive businesses maximize sales conversions and track marketing metrics, generating revenue through subscription fees and consulting services. The goal is to enable clients to stay connected with customers and drive growth through improved experiences.

Chicago, IllinoisHeadquarters

2016Year Founded

GROWTH_EQUITY_VCCompany Stage

Automotive & Transportation, Enterprise SoftwareIndustries

201-500Employees

Benefits

Work from Here - Our work from here policy allows for remote working and gives team members a choice to collaborate in person as leaders can hold meetings on campus.

Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance - Health benefits at Affinitiv begin your first day of employment. There is no waiting period. Optional insurance for your furry family members available.

Generous PTO, 9 paid holidays, 8 hours of VTO - Affinitiv offers annual PTO, plus 9 paid holidays, and 8 hours of Volunteer Time Off (VTO).

Professional Development - We believe in growing our organization through our people. Highlights of our growing professional development program include a leadership development training series open to all employees and a true feedback culture.

Flexible Spending Accounts - Company matching HSA plan as well as flexible spending on dependent care. For selected plans Affinitiv provides an annual HSA match of $500 for individuals and $1000 for family plans.

401(k) - Work hard, play hard, plan hard. Affinitiv matches 50% up to 6%. There is no waiting period to get started.

Risks

Increased competition from companies like Dealer-Pay and Dealertrack in payment solutions.

New executive appointments may disrupt existing client relationships or internal processes.

Adapting marketing strategies for emerging EV demographics may pose challenges.

Differentiation

Affinitiv offers end-to-end solutions for the entire automotive customer lifecycle.

The company provides data-driven, integrated solutions tailored specifically for the automotive industry.

Affinitiv's Tech Video enhances transparency in service interactions with high-definition video technology.

Upsides

Appointment of Andy Byrne as CRO signals strategic focus on revenue growth.

Recognition with 2023 AWA 'Rising Star' Award highlights innovation in video technology.

Growing EV market offers opportunities for targeted marketing strategies.

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