R&D Team Leader - Yotpo

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Job Title

R&D Team Leader

Job Location

Tel Aviv

Job Listing URL

https://www.yotpo.com/careers/gid-6639963?gh_jid=6639963

Job Description

If you're into online shopping (who isn't these days?), chances are you've crossed paths with Yotpo. We're all about eCommerce retention—helping brands of every size turn one-time shoppers into lifelong customers.

Think loyalty programs, SMS and email marketing, and reviews—it's what we do best. Plus, we've got more tricks up our sleeve.

With teams spread across the globe—from the US and Canada to the UK, Israel, Bulgaria, and Australia—we're growing fast. Our main mission? Delivering cutting-edge technology that sets new standards in the industry.

Sounds exciting? Then read on, because we’re looking for curious professional talents to be a part of building the future of the e-commerce industry.

Yotpo is looking for an Experienced Team Leader to help establish our new Email Growth group—one of Yotpo’s newest and fastest-growing initiatives. This is a rare opportunity to be part of the foundation of a new group, shaping its vision, culture, and impact from the ground up.

Yotpo Email is in hyper-growth, operating in PLG (Product-Led Growth) mode, with self-service for merchants as our top priority. With an infinite TAM (Total Addressable Market), the potential for growth and innovation in this space is limitless.

This is a unique opportunity to lead a high-impact team, introduce developers to a new domain, and make an immediate difference, shaping the future of email marketing at Yotpo.

Tech Stack:

Java, Kafka, React, Angular, MySQL, Redis, and more.

What You’ll Do:

Take an active role in building the group's strategy, defining KPIs, and driving execution
Build and lead a growing team in a fast-paced environment
Develop self-service solutions that scale with PLG adoption
Design and implement scalable, high-quality features
Mentor engineers as they enter a new domain
Collaborate with Product, Design, and Operations

Your Experience:

5-7 years in software development, including 3-5 years as an R&D Team Leader
Strong backend and frontend development skills
Experience with cloud environments, CI/CD, and monitoring tools
Background in quality assurance and automation