At Kissterra, we are revolutionizing the insurance industry with the world's first Marketing OS - a comprehensive solution tailored to the unique marketing and distribution needs of insurance organizations.

Our intelligent solutions combine the power of AI, machine learning, and real-time data to reshape marketing strategies and drive profitable growth for top insurers.

Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Israel, Kissterra partners with leading US insurance companies, helping them uncover hidden growth opportunities and optimize their marketing budgets with unparalleled precision and efficiency.

We’re seeking an R&D Team Lead who will collaborate with inspiring people, and lead the infrastructure team toward success.

What’s the Job?

• Work with a modern tech stack including C#, .NET Core, Python, Elasticsearch, Redis, MongoDB, RabbitMQ, Spark, Airflow, and more.
• Take end-to-end ownership of software development and innovation within the team - covering technology choices, security, scalability, reliability, data architecture, and engineering processes.
• Drive technical excellence, high product quality, and continuous innovation while ensuring timely delivery in a production-critical environment.
• Lead, mentor, and grow a team of talented Software Engineers, fostering both professional development and strong team culture.
• Oversee and continuously improve development processes to ensure efficiency and high standards.

What Do You Bring?

• 10+ years of experience in software engineering, including significant experience leading R&D teams.
• At least 5 years of hands-on backend development experience.
• At least 5 years of experience in system architecture and design.
• Strong experience with distributed systems, data platforms, and AI/ML engineering.
• Proven leadership and mentoring skills, with the ability to guide teams and drive architectural decisions.
• A broad and deep understanding of modern technologies and best practices.
• A highly motivated, self-driven mindset with a hands-on leadership approach and a “lead by example” attitude.