Director of Software Engineering

• Lead and manage a team of engineering leaders (including technical leads and Scrum Masters) and their respective teams, totaling 50 engineers.
• Define and implement engineering best practices, processes, and methodologies to ensure high-quality software development.
• Oversee the engineering project portfolio, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, and meet performance expectations.
• Identify and mitigate technical risks in projects and operations.
• Define and track key performance indicators (KPIs) for the engineering team, and analyze them to guide decision-making.
• Attract, hire, and retain top engineering talent to build and grow high-performing engineering teams.
• Foster a positive and collaborative work environment that promotes innovation, creativity, and professional development for engineers.
• Manage the engineering department budget, ensuring efficient allocation of resources.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest software development trends and technologies, and evaluate their potential impact on the company.
• Lead and participate in architectural discussions to make sound technical decisions.
• Represent the engineering department in meetings with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.
• Support customer-facing teams in resolving technical issues.
• Communicate effectively with all levels of management and employees, keeping everyone informed about engineering progress and potential risks.

Qualifications:

• Minimum 20 years of experience in software development, with at least 4 years in a senior management role
• Experience using Generative AI and Data Science to drive improved performance
• Proven track record of building and leading high-performing engineering teams.
• Experience with large-scale data pipelines is a plus.
• Experience developing new products and infrastructure, either in small companies or within the context of larger organizations.
• Strong understanding of the entire software development lifecycle (SDLC) including Agile methodologies.
• Experience in developing and implementing engineering roadmaps and strategies, OKRs planning.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and motivate others.
• Strong leadership skills with a focus on coaching, mentoring, and professional development.
• Broad understanding of various cloud development technologies and industry trends for enterprise-scale, distributed systems.
• Passion for building innovative and high-quality software products