R&D Director
Payoneer
Payoneer’s mission is to enable businesses of all sizes from anywhere in the world to access the rising, global economy by enabling them to transact globally as easily as they do locally. Life at Payoneer is a global community, where you’ll work with colleagues all over the world, serving small- and medium-sized business customers and partners in over 190 markets.
R&D Director
Based in Guangzhou
What You’ll Be Doing:
We’re seeking a technology-driven and people-focused R&D Director to lead with innovation, adaptability, and a commitment to excellence in a dynamic, complex payment solutions environment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Build and lead new teams to develop a cutting-edge cross-border payment system, modernize infrastructure to support business growth, and deliver customer-focused solutions.
- Oversee an organization of ~30 team members across various regions in China.
- Be an integral part of the management team, influencing strategy and decision-making.
- Mentor and grow managers, teams, and engineers while scaling the organization.
- Bridge communication and collaboration between China’s R&D and global R&D teams.
- Foster an agile work environment and ensure adoption of agile methodologies.
- Collaborate closely with Product, SRE, DevOps, Data, Operations, and other R&D teams to achieve business goals.
- Design robust technical solutions, evaluate architectural options, and define technical direction and quality standards.
- Promote a culture of innovation and personal development within the organization.
- Take ownership of team growth, recruitment, and development processes.
What We Value:
Our team embodies these core values:
Accountability | Adaptability | Collaboration | Communication | Fast Learning | Independence | Motivation | Problem-Solving | Resilience | Technical Proficiency
What We’re Looking For:
- A collaborative team player with strong leadership and communication skills.
- High proficiency in English, both written and verbal.
- A passion for managing and growing talent.
- Ambition and a strong eagerness to learn and adapt.
Your Experience & Skills:
- Education: B.Sc. in Computer Science or a related field is required.
- Leadership: 5+ years of managerial experience, leading large development groups or overseeing R&D in small/medium companies.
- Development: 5+ years as a developer with full-stack experience (e.g., C#, .NET, Java).
- Technical Expertise: Proficiency with REST APIs, Queues, and Microservices architecture.
- Architectural Knowledge: Strong understanding of OOP, design patterns, and system development (not just services).
- Engineering Practices: Expertise in code reviews, test coverage, and agile methodologies.
Join us in shaping the future of cross-border payments while fostering a culture of innovation and growth!
Who we are:
Payoneer (NASDAQ: PAYO) is the world’s go-to partner for digital commerce, everywhere. From borderless payments to boundless growth, Payoneer promises any business, in any market, the technology, connections and confidence to participate and flourish in the new global economy. Powering growth for customers ranging from aspiring entrepreneurs in emerging markets to the world’s leading brands, Payoneer offers a universe of opportunities, open to you.