Director of Engineering

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Pleo

London, England, United Kingdom, Madrid, Madrid, Spain, Copenhagen, Denmark

Remote

Posted January 27, 2026

Job Description

Messy spend management is tricky business. And tedious processes are a lose-lose situation for all involved, not just finance. At Pleo, we're changing that. We build spend solutions that make managing money seamless, empowering, and surprisingly effective for finance teams and employees alike—with a vision to help all businesses ‘go beyond’.

The word ‘Pleo’ actually means ‘more than you’d expect’, and living by that mantra has been the secret to our success over the last 10 years.

Now, we’re at a pivotal moment in our journey; every move we make has a direct impact on our 40,000+ customers, our business, and our collective success. We need people who take pride in uncovering customer needs, who turn complex problems into simple solutions, challenge the way things are done (respectfully), and always aim high. With great ambitions driving us forward, we can’t say we’ve got this whole thing figured out. And frankly, that’s half the fun! What we can say is that we’re a driven, progressive, and, importantly, a kind bunch of 850+ people from over 100 nationalities, all committed to delivering the future of business spending, together.

Joining Pleo as a Director of Engineering places you at the center of building and operating mission-critical financial systems that power how our customers spend, pay, and manage money. You will be part of a senior engineering leadership group representing multiple technical areas, reporting to the VP of Engineering and partnering closely with Product manager(s) covering the same scope.

You are accountable for outcomes and delivery across multiple engineering teams, owning systems where correctness, reliability, and predictability matter deeply. You foster an environment where teams perform at a high level, grow sustainably, and deliver high-quality software aligned with business and customer needs.

This role operates across Accounts Payable, Cards, Treasury, Procurement, and external vendor integrations, working with 4+ teams and 20+ engineers, led by Engineering Managers reporting to you.

What You’ll Be Responsible For

Delivery and outcomes across multiple teams building and operating financially critical systems
Predictable execution: planning, prioritization, and delivery across teams with competing demands
Reliability and correctness of systems that move, record, and reconcile money
People leadership at scale, including coaching Engineering Managers, setting clear expectations, and addressing underperformance
Organizational design, ensuring teams, ownership boundaries, and responsibilities are clear and effective
Cross-functional collaboration with Product, Security, Risk, and other Engineering leaders
External technical partnerships, including vendors and service providers critical to system operation
Continuous improvement of engineering practices, processes, and technical standards

Your Leadership Approach

At Pleo, leadership is human and authentic—but also accountable.

You are someone others would choose as their manager, regardless of role or seniority
You care deeply about people as individuals while holding a high bar for delivery and impact
You practice transparency, clear communication, and direct feedback
You build trust within and across teams, especially under pressure
You help teams become high-performing by setting direction, removing obstacles, and making hard tradeoffs when needed

What This Role Entails

Lead and support Engineering Managers responsible for multiple cross-functional teams
Build and manage delivery plans across several teams, balancing speed, quality, and risk
Partner with Product to align techn

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