Director of Research & Development

Role Overview

We're looking for a Director of Research & Development to lead the modernization and expansion of our software products for the alternative financial services industry. This is a hands-on leadership role that merges software engineering expertise with forward-thinking AI integration and rapid product innovation.

As Director of R&D, you will manage a talented engineering team and collaborate closely with our Product Manager and Operations teams. You’ll take ownership of delivering modern, scalable software—while embedding cutting-edge AI technologies into our workflows, user experience, and development process.

What You'll Do

Full-Stack Leadership

• Take technical ownership across the entire stack : APIs, databases, cloud infrastructure, CI / CD, frontend apps, and internal tools.
• Promote best practices in testing, observability, documentation , and code quality .
• Ensure platform reliability and performance across services, products, and AI components.

Team Management & Mentorship

AI-Driven Innovation & Product Development

Cross-Functional Execution

What You Bring

Bonus Points

Why This Role Matters

This role is central to how we design, build, and scale our software platform. As Director of R&D, you’ll lead the engineering team responsible for delivering the features, systems, and tools that power our products and support our customers. Your work will directly influence product quality, development velocity, and the overall experience we deliver to the financial services industry.

From modernizing core systems to guiding the next phase of platform growth, your leadership will shape the future of our technology and the success of the teams behind it.