【Software】RD Lead

A leading software organisation in Taipei City is seeking an R&D Lead to drive engineering excellence and team growth. Reporting to the CEO, you will shape technical direction, lead cross-functional teams, and ensure high-quality delivery across backend, frontend, and mobile development. This role balances people leadership with technical oversight in a collaborative, inclusive, and flexible working environment.

RD Lead

Salary: Competitive and based on experience

Location: Taipei City

Keywords: Software Development, Management, Collaborative, Supportive leadership, Dependable

What you'll do:

• Lead an engineering team of approximately 10 members across backend, frontend, and mobile development functions by providing clear guidance and fostering an environment of collaboration.
• Take ownership of engineering leadership responsibilities with an emphasis on management execution while remaining involved in technical development and architecture review.
• Establish, refine, and continuously improve development processes as well as team structure to promote best practices throughout the engineering function.
• Guide technical direction by making informed architecture decisions that keep systems scalable, maintainable, and aligned with evolving business goals.
• Manage team performance through effective resource allocation, mentoring, and capability development to support long-term organisational growth.
• Act as a key partner to the CEO and other stakeholders by enabling transparent cross-functional communication and driving successful execution of strategic initiatives.
• Assess technical trade-offs in project planning while providing clear guidance to your team without requiring hands-on coding as your primary responsibility.
• Champion a culture of knowledge sharing, dependability, inclusivity, and continuous improvement within the engineering department.

What you bring:

• Demonstrated expertise in backend development with hands-on experience in Node.js or PHP environments , allowing you to provide knowledgeable guidance to your team.
• Proven track record managing cross-functional engineering teams within modern software development lifecycles such as Agile or Scrum methodologies.
• Ability to assess complex technical trade-offs during project planning while offering clear direction without needing to be hands-on with coding tasks.
• Experience establishing or refining development processes that promote best practices across diverse engineering functions.
• Strong interpersonal skills that enable you to collaborate effectively with Product, QA, executive stakeholders, and your own team members.
• Commitment to fostering an inclusive environment where knowledge sharing is encouraged and every voice is valued.
• Capacity for mentoring engineers at various stages of their careers while supporting their professional growth through dependable leadership.
• Excellent communication abilities for facilitating transparent cross-functional dialogue between technical teams and business leaders.
• Understanding of scalable system architecture principles that ensure long-term maintainability aligned with business goals.

What sets this company apart:

This organisation is recognised for its strong commitment to building an inclusive workplace where every individual is encouraged to contribute with impact. A culture of collaboration, knowledge sharing, and supportive leadership ensures that employees feel valued throughout their career journey. Flexible working options allow for a healthy balance between personal priorities and professional goals, while ongoing learning opportunities support continuous skill development. Joining this team in Taipei City means becoming part of a diverse, high-performing community where contributions are recognised and excellence is pursued together.

What's next:

If you are ready to take on this rewarding challenge as RD Lead in Taipei City—where your expertise will shape both technology direction and team culture—apply now!

Apply today by clicking on the link provided; we look forward to learning more about how your skills can help drive our continued success.