Director of Software Engineering
Kueski
Full-time
Remote
Mexico
Programming
At Kueski, we're dedicated to improving the financial lives of people in Mexico. Since 2012, we've been the leading buy now, pay later (BNPL) and online consumer credit platform in Latin America, known for our innovative financial services. Our flagship product, Kueski Pay, provides seamless payment solutions for both online and in-store transactions, establishing itself as the preferred option for nearly 30% of Mexico's top e-commerce merchants. Notably, we were the first to introduce BNPL on Amazon Mexico.
We're a tech company with a culture geared toward innovation, collaboration, and impact, fostering a strong, diverse, and inclusive workplace. Our commitment to excellence and ethical business practices has earned us multiple industry recognitions. In 2024, we were named one of the World’s Top FinTech Companies by CNBC and recognized as one of the most ethical companies in Mexico by AMITAI. Additionally, we were certified as a Best Place to Work for LGBTQ+ Equality by HRC Equidad MX 2025 and ranked among the Best Companies for Female Talent by EFY.
Kueski is seeking a seasoned technology leader to drive the transformation of our software engineering function, with a strong emphasis on mobile development. This role is ideal for an experienced engineering leader passionate about building world-class software solutions while fostering high-performing teams. As a key technical leader, you will define and execute the strategic vision for our software engineering teams, ensuring our products set industry standards for performance, security, and user experience. You will collaborate cross-functionally with Product, Design, Backend Engineering, and other teams to create scalable and seamless software solutions that align with Kueski’s mission. If you thrive in fast-paced environments, excel at leading teams through transformation, and are passionate about software and mobile technology, this is your opportunity to make a lasting impact.
Key Responsibilities
- Technical Leadership
- Define and execute the strategic vision for software and mobile engineering, aligning with company objectives.
- Establish and enforce best practices for software and mobile development, including coding standards, architecture, and security.
- Stay ahead of industry trends in software and mobile technologies, frameworks, and methodologies to drive innovation.
- Guide teams in adopting new tools and technologies that enhance performance, scalability, and user experience.
- Team Management
- Lead hiring efforts to attract and retain top engineering talent.
- Mentor and grow a team of engineers, fostering their technical and professional development.
- Define roles, responsibilities, and career growth paths for software engineers.
- Build a collaborative and high-performance culture focused on excellence and innovation.
- Project and Delivery Management
- Oversee the end-to-end development lifecycle of software applications, ensuring timely and high-quality delivery.
- Collaborate with Product Managers, UX Designers, and stakeholders to align development priorities with business objectives.
- Manage resource allocation, sprint planning, and project timelines to optimize efficiency and execution.
- Implement agile methodologies to improve development velocity, adaptability, and responsiveness.
- Technical Strategy and Architecture
- Develop and communicate the technical roadmap for software and mobile applications, ensuring scalability and long-term sustainability.
- Evaluate and select appropriate development frameworks, tools, and technologies.
- Drive architectural decisions that enhance app performance, maintainability, and cross-platform compatibility.
- Foster a culture of continuous integration, continuous deployment (CI/CD), and DevOps practices.
- Collaboration and Communication
- Work closely with cross-functional teams, including Product, Design, Backend Engineering, and QA, to ensure seamless software development.
- Communicate technical strategies, challenges, and opportunities to executive leadership and stakeholders.
- Advocate for software-first and mobile-first strategies while contributing to the overall product roadmap.
Position Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field is preferred but not required.
- 10+ years of experience in software engineering, with at least 5 years in a leadership role.
- Proven track record of managing multiple engineering teams and delivering successful software applications.
- Expertise in mobile development technologies such as Swift, Kotlin, Flutter, React Native, and cloud services.
- Strong understanding of software development lifecycles, architectural principles, and agile methodologies.
- Experience in software architecture, performance optimization, and security best practices.
- Strong problem-solving and strategic thinking skills, with a focus on delivering business value.
- Familiarity with budgeting, resource planning, and organizational leadership.
At Kueski we embrace diversity in all forms, systematically promote equity, and ensure everyone feels included with a sense of belonging. We are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified candidates. As part of this commitment, we will make efforts to ensure reasonable accommodations are made during the hiring process. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please let the Talent Acquisition team know.