Director of Engineering (m/f/d)

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About the Company Affinidi is a technology company dedicated to changing data ownership for good. We empower businesses and individuals with control and ownership of their data, with a comprehensive approach to managing their holistic identity – accounting for all aspects of their digital footprint while ensuring privacy and security. Affinidi’s technology enables users to benefit from decentralised digital identity solutions. We believe that everyone has the right to own and control their data, and we are committed to creating a trusted digital credentials ecosystem that empowers businesses and individuals to securely exchange data and services across borders and industries. About the role We are looking for an experienced and inspiring Director of Engineering for our global Affinidi Elements engineering organization. In this role, you will manage multiple teams and engineering leaders, driving delivery excellence, scaling engineering practices, and building a high-performing culture across our product portfolio. You will be responsible for aligning engineering execution with product strategy, creating an environment where innovation thrives, and enabling teams to deliver secure, scalable, and reliable systems. This role is ideal for a proven leader who excels at scaling organizations, mentoring engineering leaders, and fostering cross-functional collaboration. This position reports to VP of Engineering . Our Work Culture at Affinidi is shaped by the following tenets: We are unapologetically customer-focused We invest in cultures and teams to enable high performance We embrace experimentation and build fast We have the courage to be misunderstood We work together to unlock data What’s in it for you Define the technical strategy and architectural vision for the Affinidi Elements platform, ensuring scalability, reliability, and security. Architect complex distributed systems and ensure alignment with long-term product and business goals. Guide teams in applying asymmetric cryptography, zero trust, zero knowledge proofs, and decentralized technologies in real-world systems. Oversee and contribute to the design and development of high-scale, high-performance production systems . Lead multiple engineering teams, providing vision, direction, and coaching to managers, staff engineers, and senior ICs. Drive engineering execution across product and platform initiat…