Director of Engineering
Auki Labs develops the Auki Network, a decentralized machine-perception and collaborative spatial-computing protocol.
Maintainer signals as of 9/25/2026
Funding history
About Auki Labs Limited
Auki Labs operates the Auki Network (the posemesh), a decentralized machine-perception network for securely and privately exchanging spatial data and computing power. The organization provides developer resources, grants, domain-management tools, and applications including Cactus for retail spatial analytics, Gotu for indoor navigation, McKenna for shared AR decoration, and Floorcraft for multiplayer AR experiences. Its solutions target developers, retailers, property managers, event organizers, and robotics and AI applications.
Skills
About the Role
You will lead the design and development of complex applications, software platforms, and services; establish engineering standards and best practices; provide strategic direction to the engineering department; oversee outsourced engineering work; manage roadmaps and delivery; collaborate with stakeholders; optimize processes and tools; track engineering KPIs; and ensure reliable, scalable solutions.
Requirements
- Relevant Bachelor’s degree
- Extensive game industry experience
- Experience working within cross-functional teams
- Experience managing, leading, and coaching Software Engineering teams
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Management skills across multiple simultaneous projects
- Experience in a deadline-driven environment
Responsibilities
- Lead the design and development of complex applications, components, platforms, and services
- Oversee advanced data models, data marts, and data flows
- Establish technical standards, best practices, and guidelines
- Provide strategic direction to the engineering department
- Oversee outsourced engineering activities and third-party providers
- Ensure high-quality deliverables within budget
- Develop and maintain the engineering roadmap
- Monitor progress and remove obstacles
- Ensure timely delivery of roadmap initiatives
- Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders
- Identify process optimization and technology opportunities
- Track engineering team KPIs
- Implement data-driven decision-making
- Optimize processes and resource allocation
- Ensure reliable and scalable engineering solutions
Hiring Process
Send a CV and portfolio to agnes@aukilabs.com or apply through the contact form.
