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PixalateDirector of Engineering
Pixalate is seeking a Director of Engineering to manage its entire engineering organization in Lahore, Pakistan. The company operates as a global leader in privacy compliance…
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Pixalate is seeking a Director of Engineering to manage its entire engineering organization in Lahore, Pakistan. The company operates as a global leader in privacy compliance and fraud detection for digital advertising, building advanced systems to safeguard billions in ad spend for major brands and platforms. In this position, the leader will oversee the creation of data pipelines, analytics systems, fraud detection mechanisms, and mobile and Connected TV products. This…
Job Description
Pixalate is seeking a Director of Engineering to manage its entire engineering organization in Lahore, Pakistan. The company operates as a global leader in privacy compliance and fraud detection for digital advertising, building advanced systems to safeguard billions in ad spend for major brands and platforms. In this position, the leader will oversee the creation of data pipelines, analytics systems, fraud detection mechanisms, and mobile and Connected TV products.
This is a hands-on leadership opportunity focused on transitioning the engineering group to an AI-first development model utilizing Claude Code agents. The ideal candidate will establish standards for writing, testing, reviewing, and deploying code, while remaining actively involved in architectural design and solving complex technical challenges. Responsibilities include defining delivery schedules, maintaining code quality, driving hiring standards, and mentoring team members. The role requires regular daily collaboration with engineering leadership, product managers, program managers, and customer success teams, alongside coordination across international time zones with regular overlap with United States business hours.
Pixalate fosters a culture centered on small, high-output teams, analytical thinking, and direct communication. The company offers a casual, remote work environment with flexible hours, monthly internet reimbursement, professional development pathways, and annual team events.
Responsibilities
- Manage engineering operations across all product lines in Lahore by establishing priorities, planning workflows, and overseeing delivery from initial ticket to production
- Establish the AI-first development workflow, defining how engineers utilize Claude Code agents, MCP tools, and associated verification and review standards
- Monitor engineering quality through code reviews, quality assurance gates, release readiness assessments, and post-incident reviews
- Engage hands-on with system architecture by reviewing data pipeline and API designs and resolving complex technical obstacles directly
- Determine hiring criteria, conduct technical interviews, and guide onboarding processes for new engineering hires
- Coach and develop engineering staff by providing direct feedback and supporting technical leads
- Supervise cloud operations and the shared coding-agent platform across AWS and GCP, managing access protocols, security, and infrastructure expenses
- Partner with product and program management to scope projects, estimate timelines, and provide transparent status updates to leadership
Requirements
- Minimum of 12 years of software engineering experience, including at least 5 years leading engineering teams
- Demonstrated written and verbal communication skills in English, verified via a written exercise
- Active, hands-on experience deploying production code with AI coding agents like Claude Code, alongside knowledge of specifying and reviewing agent-generated code
- Proven background in delivering backend or data-intensive production systems utilizing Python, SQL, or Java on AWS or GCP
- Direct responsibility for production reliability, including on-call duties, incident response, and post-incident analysis
- Experience with hiring, mentoring, and managing engineering personnel
- Strong architectural expertise capable of critiquing designs and writing production code
- Availability to collaborate across time zones with regular overlap during United States business hours
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical discipline
- Cambridge O Levels, A Levels, or an equivalent credential
- Degree from an international university
- Background in ad tech, ad fraud, Connected TV, or large-scale event data handling with tools such as BigQuery
- Experience developing or operating Model Context Protocol servers, agent plugins, or custom agent skills
- Prior leadership in guiding an engineering team through a transition to AI-assisted development
- Experience controlling cloud expenses across both AWS and GCP platforms
Core Skills
Benefits
- Monthly internet reimbursement
- Casual, remote work environment
- Flexible working hours
- Opportunities for advancement and professional growth
- Annual team events
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is the location and remote policy for this role?
The position is remote and based in Lahore, Pakistan, requiring regular collaboration across time zones with overlap during United States business hours.
What employment type is this position?
This is a full-time role.
What salary does this position offer?
The salary is not specified in the job posting.
What are the primary educational requirements?
Candidates must hold a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field, along with Cambridge O Levels, A Levels, or an equivalent.
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