director software engineering Director of Engineering management 6+ yrs · Posted Nov 17, 2025

About this role

Redis is hiring a director-level Director of Engineering in the software engineering function based in Bulgaria. The posting calls out experience with Python, Java, Kubernetes, Terraform and roughly 6+ years of relevant work.

Role
Director of Engineering
Function
software engineering
Level
director
Track
Management
Employment
Full-time
Location
Bulgaria
Experience
6+ years
Department
Engineering
Posted
Nov 17, 2025
AI Summary
Lead a high-performing engineering team building scalable AI services at Redis, focusing on memory and context capabilities for chatbots and agents. Mentor engineers, drive agile execution, define SLAs/SLOs, and collaborate across AI research, product, and infrastructure teams. Requires 6+ years backend/distributed systems experience with 2+ years technical leadership.

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Job description

from Redis careers

Who we are

We're Redis. We built the product that runs the fast apps our world runs on. (If you checked the weather, used your credit card, or looked at your flight status online today, you’re welcome.) At Redis, you’ll work with the fastest, simplest technology in the business—whether you’re building it, telling its story, or selling it to our 10,000+ worldwide customers. We’re creating a faster world with simpler experiences. You in?

Why You’ll Love This Role

As a Software Team Lead with Redis AI Services, you will assume a hands-on leadership position for a team of talented engineers to deliver scalable, reliable, and production-grade services. You will lead and uphold software excellence and engineering best practices, applying your expertise to transform Redis’ capabilities - focusing on memory and context capabilities for chatbots and agents, as part of our fast-growing AI Services portfolio. It’s a hands-on leadership position that blends deep software engineering leadership, thoughtful decision-making, and execution of high-impact product initiatives

What You’ll Do

  • Lead and Grow a High-Performing Engineering Team. Mentor and guide engineers to deliver high-quality software at speed, guided by strong engineering practices, pragmatic design, and adaptable testing. 

  • Drive Agile Execution and Decision-Making. Instill a culture of rapid iteration and data-informed decision-making to balance short-term product delivery goals with the long-term roadmap.

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