Our firm is partnering with a global, product-led SaaS company to find an experienced Engineering Lead with deep expertise in Ruby on Rails . This company offers a remote-first environment and builds a visual content creation platform used by professionals worldwide to create infographics, presentations, and videos—without needing extensive design experience. Their tools are enhanced by AI to accelerate creativity and improve user outcomes. Location: Remote (within EMEA or APAC preferred) Time Zone Requirement: Must have some overlap with UTC8 hours About the Role: We’re searching for a strategic and hands-on Engineering Lead to guide the next phase of product innovation. This role is ideal for someone who thrives on both writing clean, scalable code and leading technical direction. You’ll have the opportunity to shape engineering practices, mentor a distributed team, and contribute directly to mission-critical builds. A coding assessment will be part of the interview process. Key Responsibilities: Lead the Engineering Strategy: Set and drive the technical roadmap aligned with business goals Be Hands-On: Actively code, especially during architectural builds and complex problem-solving Grow the Team: Hire, mentor, and develop engineering talent while building a collaborative team culture Build for Scale: Ensure system architecture supports performance, security, and long-term growth Collaborate Across Teams: Partner with product, design, and marketing teams to deliver world-class software Integrate AI: Bring forward-thinking perspectives on machine learning and AI capabilities Refine Processes: Champion DevOps best practices and continuous improvement in workflows What We’re Looking For: Experience in a senior engineering role with both leadership and hands-on coding responsibilities Strong expertise in Ruby on Rails (required); familiarity with Vue.js is a plus Deep understanding of SaaS architecture, cloud platforms, and modern CI/CD pipelines Proven ability to lead remote teams and create strong engineering culture Excellent communication and collaboration skills Passion for clean design, usability, and building tools users love