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Shahla Almasri-Hafez - Director of Engineering in Remote, USA

Shahla Almasri-Hafez

Director-level Engineering Leader specializing in mobile platforms and digital transformation

GlassdoorTufts UniversityRemote, USA20 Years ExperienceDirector LevelWorks Remote

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Mobile engineering leader who built Glassdoor's mobile org from 5 to 35 engineers while overseeing both iOS and Android. Started as a lead iOS engineer at CVS Health, moved into management, and combines hands-on technical depth with org building, talent development, and customer-driven product prioritization.

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Key Strengths

  • Built and scaled Glassdoor's mobile organization from 5 to 35 engineers over 4.5 years
  • Led both iOS and Android teams
  • Established engineering processes and team structure from a low-structure starting point
  • Hands-on technical leadership in code reviews, debugging, and architecture discussions
  • Developed internal talent by promoting engineers into iOS and Android architect roles
  • Mentored an engineer toward a management track
  • Owned full people management including hiring, firing, and performance management
  • Used direct customer feedback from app store reviews to shape product and engineering priorities
  • Strong cross-functional leadership across product, design, data science, platform, and DevX teams
  • Experience leading mobile engineering in a federated / matrix operating model

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Experience

Director of EngineeringGlassdoor · Nov 2023 – Mar 2026
Senior Engineering ManagerGlassdoor · Oct 2021 – Nov 2023
Engineering ManagerCVS Health · Nov 2020 – Oct 2021
Lead iOS EngineerCVS Health · Sep 2018 – Nov 2020
Principal Software EngineerOracle · Sep 2012 – Sep 2018
Senior ConsultantMassachusetts Institute of Technology · Feb 2012 – Sep 2012freelance
Project Lead / Senior Software EngineerSAP · May 2007 – Feb 2012
Advisory Software EngineerIBM · Oct 2005 – May 2007

Education

Tufts Universitymaster, Computer Science
King Abdulaziz Universitybachelor, Computer Science

Languages

English

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