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Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 81 days Algolia's roles stay open a median of 81 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- No 21% of Algolia's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at Algolia
- high 30 stale, 3 reposted of 34 open
- Hiring momentum
- 61 roles opened in the last 90 days ↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-10-23
Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from Algolia's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for Algolia.
About this role
As the Director of Engineering for AI Search at Algolia, you will lead multiple engineering teams, ensuring alignment with product and company priorities while driving engineering best practices. You will collaborate closely with Product and Design to shape roadmaps, oversee operational excellence, and contribute to strategic planning. Your role will involve fostering a culture of continuous improvement and supporting Engineering Managers in building high-performing teams.
- benefits
- 1/5
- freshness
- 1/5
- career value
- 4/5
- role clarity
- 4/5
- pay transparency
- 0/5
Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of Algolia as an employer.
What you need
- 8–12+ years of engineering experience
- 3–5+ years managing multiple teams or managing through managers
- Proven experience delivering complex, cross-functional projects in a fast-paced, high-growth environment
- Strong technical background with experience in distributed systems, APIs, and scalable infrastructure
- Demonstrated ability to lead through others, empowering managers and senior engineers
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to align diverse stakeholders
Nice to have
- Experience in developer tools, infrastructure, or data platforms
- Familiarity with product-led growth (PLG) environments
- Exposure to AI/ML-powered products or platforms
What you get
- Base Salary Pay Range: €115.000 — €150.000 EUR
- Flexible workplace strategy allowing remote or hybrid work options
Worth weighing
- No specific details on the technology stack used
- Salary range provided but may vary based on location and experience
- Role involves significant leadership responsibilities, which may not suit all candidates
Summarised from Algolia's posting. Read the full original.
Listed by Algolia on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-10-23. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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