About Nimble

We solve our client's most difficult business challenges through technology. Our company partners with the most ambitious companies around the world creating long-term impact with the work we do. If you want to grow together, work on challenging products and enjoy using the best tools and practices, Nimble is the right place for you!

Our Core Values

Extreme Ownership: We treat our clients business as ours.
Bias for Action: Execution is everything. We act swiftly, prioritize decisive moves, and maintain a strong bias for action to deliver results.
Intensity: We tackle challenges with high energy and focus, delivering results through bold, committed actions.
Pragmatism: We prioritize practical, straightforward solutions that deliver results, creatively tackling complex challenges with determination.
Outcome Over Process: We always work toward impactful outcomes, driving results that matter. Processes help us repeat what works, but meaningful outcomes remain our North Star.
Truth Seeking: We seek truth with intellectual honesty, sharp critical thinking, and fact-driven reasoning.

The Opportunity

We're looking for a seasoned Head of Engineering to lead our technical team in Ho Chi Minh City. You'll be responsible for building and scaling high-performance engineering teams while remaining hands-on with code. This is a rare opportunity to lead while staying deeply technical and involved in architecture and development decisions.

You'll work closely with our Product, Design, and Commercial teams to ship impactful features across web platforms for regional and global clients.

Key Responsibilities

Lead, mentor, and grow a cross-functional engineering team in HCMC
Drive technical excellence across projects while actively contributing to codebases
Own architectural decisions, technical roadmap, and system design
Collaborate with stakeholders to align engineering efforts with business goals
Conduct code reviews, enforce best practices, and ensure quality standards
Attract and retain top-tier engineering talent through strong technical leadership
Build a culture of accountability, continuous learning, and innovation

What We're Looking For

10+ years of professional experience in software engineering with at least 2+ years in a technical leadership role
Proven hands-on expertise in web development using Ruby on Rails, JavaScript (Node/React), Go, Python, or PHP
Strong understanding of system architecture, scalability, and software design patterns
Comfortable shipping products in agile environments with CI/CD and cloud-based infrastructure
Experience mentoring engineers, leading code reviews, and driving team performance
Experience working in consultancy or product-driven environments is a plus
Experience scaling engineering teams from the ground up
Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure)
Contributions to open-source projects is a plus
Knowledge of DevOps and infrastructure-as-code tools

Why You'll Love Working Here

You'll feel proud of every product we ship. We care deeply about quality, design, and doing things right—our name stands for excellence.
You'll be surrounded by high performers. We're a tight-knit, ambitious team that pushes each other to grow and thrive.
We're built differently. We've been profitable and bootstrapped since day one—no VC pressures, just smart, sustainable growth.
We take pride in craftsmanship. Whether it's code, design, or delivery, we hold ourselves to a high bar—because the little things shape the big picture.
Process with purpose. We follow agile principles not just in theory, but in practice. Our engineers work with clearly defined user stories, estimate using story points, and deliver iteratively in focused 1–2 week sprints.
Growth is part of the job. Through regular one-on-ones, structured feedback, and a clear leveling framework, we support every team member's growth—not just in technical skills, but in communication, collaboration, and leadership.
AI allowance, your way. Each year, you'll get a dedicated budget to explore AI tools, platforms, and learning resources that boost your productivity and skills. Dive into Pluralsight, PragPub, e-books, and more—wherever your curiosity takes you.
We've got your back. From day one, you'll get private medical insurance, social welfare coverage, and a company care fund.
We support your move. If you're joining us from abroad, we'll take care of your visa, work permit, and provide a relocation package to help you settle in smoothly.
Flexibility that fits. We support a hybrid workstyle, giving you the freedom to find the right rhythm between home and office life.
Work with the right tools. We'll set you up with a MacBook and a large external monitor so you can work comfortably and efficiently.
A workspace that works for you with our modern office in the heart of Ho Chi Minh City and Da Nang.
Stay fueled. Our kitchen is always stocked with drinks and snacks.
Take the time you need. Enjoy 26 days of paid leave a year (including public holidays), plus a sabbatical month every 3 years.
Celebrate your journey. From anniversary gifts to yearly company outings and spontaneous team activities, we make time for fun and appreciation.
...and more perks to make work feel better.

If you are a passionate Head of Engineering looking to make a significant impact in a growing software development company, we would love to hear from you.

Join us in shaping the future with elevating web innovation!

We keep our recruitment process practical and straightforward.

To learn more about how we work, check our handbook named Compass, Github organization, and Medium account.

Want to see what we have built Check our Dribbble and Behance accounts.

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Nimble is an equal opportunity employer.

Head of Engineering (HCMC, Hybrid) (Visa and Relocation Package Provided)