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You will report to the CEO of Nosto, leading the Engineering domain while setting the technology vision for Nosto, immediate priorities and roadmap for the coming years. Additionally, you’ll be part of the leadership team with a global view and decision-making capacity on how the company is managed.\nWe are processing data for thousands of merchants with tens of millions of visitors on their sites on a daily basis. Our Commerce Experience Platform uses next generation AI, behavioral data, deep integrations, core machine learning, and automated workflows to help brands deliver personalized, high-performing shopping experiences at scale.\nWhat you would be working on\nYou’ll be leading a high-impact global group of engineers and developers in the organization across artificial intelligence and data science in software engineering, customer technology, infrastructure, while interfacing across multiple stakeholder spectrums including internal teams, clients, investors and partners. You’ll be setting the standard for the quality of our products and services, our release velocity and systems scalability, accessibility to our technology through integrations, API support and documentation as well as how we operate as a global unit across multiple regions and time zones. Our engineering teams are located in Helsinki and Salzburg. \nYour responsibilities will include:\nDrive the company’s product and engineering roadmap forward with proactive planning for each phase, contribution and expectation setting across the organization, leveraging forums such as Leadership and Product Leadership meetings\n\nActing as a role model and leader to inspire direct teams to be motivated and execute extraordinary work for Nosto in our growth journey and for them to contribute to the overall positivity in and around the company\n\nOn a daily basis, but also with a longer-term view, manage the team composition, skills, retention and personal development across all regions, including day-to-day operations such as managing people and differences in opinions across the team with positive outcomes\n\nWork closely with the Global Head of Product and Product Organization to evaluate product opportunities from a technology and engineering perspective and execute the defined direction according to plans\n\nDefine and execute Nosto’s AI and data strategy, in terms of consumer, merchant and internal experiences\n\nEnsuring scalability, performance, regulatory compliance, and cost-effectiveness of the infrastructure supporting the technology and platform\n\nConsistently research new technologies, interact with partners, and find opportunities for Nosto to deliver value for our clients\n\nActively drive the engineering organization’s interactions with investors, auditors, insurance companies and government agencies in matters regarding data, security and technology\n\nAct as the company’s Information Security Officer of the Nosto CX platform\n\nEngage actively with the research and academic community on new technologies and opportunities, and drive collaborations within industry groups for funding and scientific purposes\n\nWhat we expect\nTalent and the right attitude will definitely take you a long way. We also believe you would bring something new to the team with you. Here are some traits we're expecting you to have:\nProven experience leading global tech teams (20+ employees in multiple locations), projects and implementations.\n\nKnowledge of operating in a complex, global environment.\n\nExcellent verbal, written and interpersonal communications skills, including the ability to communicate security, and risk-related concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.\n\nAbility to clearly communicate technical vision & strategy, allowing team members to understand where they fit in the larger plan.\n\nSome of the main technologies used at Nosto\nLanguages: Java, Scala, Javascript/NodeJS, PHP, Python, Go\n\nData storage: MongoDB, Redis, ElasticSearch, Cassandra, S3, Redshift, Postgresql\n\nFrameworks: Vue, React, Play, Spring, Flask, TensorFlow, Gradle, CloudFormation, Terraform\n\nTools: Claude, OpenAI ChatGPT, GitHub Copilot, JetBrains AI, AWS, Docker, Intellij Idea, JIRA, Github, New Relic, Graylog, Grafana, Figma\n\nWhat we offer\nApple Devices\n\nOpportunities to meet and collaborate with awesome team members from all over the world\n\nAn extra day off on your birthday!\n\nSubscription to Headspace, a meditation and mindfulness app\n\nAbout five weeks of vacation depending on the location\n\nSelection of health, sport, commuting, and pension benefits depending on the location\n\nNosto Supports Workplace Diversity\nWe are committed to Equal Employment Opportunity without regard for race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or veteran status. 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