Job Summary:
We are seeking an experienced and visionary Director of Engineering to lead and scale our engineering team. The ideal candidate has 10+ years of management experience, preferably in the SaaS industry, and excels in leading people, mentoring managers, and driving technical excellence. This role requires a strong balance of strategic leadership and operational execution to deliver innovative solutions and meet business objectives.
Key Responsibilities:
* Team Leadership: Lead, mentor, and develop engineering teams, including managers and senior engineers, to achieve their full potential.
* Strategic Vision: Define and drive the engineering roadmap, aligning with the company’s business goals and product strategy.
* Operational Excellence: Implement and refine processes to ensure efficient delivery of high-quality, scalable software.
* Collaboration: Work closely with cross-functional teams, including Product, Design, and Operations, to ensure alignment and successful execution.
* Talent Development: Build and maintain a high-performance engineering culture by recruiting, retaining, and nurturing top talent.
* Technology Oversight: Ensure technical decisions align with long-term business needs while maintaining innovation and efficiency.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
* 10+ years of experience managing engineering teams, with at least 5 years leading managers.
* Proven success in a SaaS environment, delivering scalable and reliable software solutions.
* Exceptional leadership skills with a focus on people development, coaching, and mentorship.
* Strong understanding of software development lifecycle, Agile methodologies, and modern engineering practices.
* Excellent communication and collaboration skills to inspire and align diverse teams.
* Experience driving initiatives to improve engineering processes, performance, and quality.
Preferred Qualifications:
* Background in scaling engineering teams in high-growth environments.
* Experience with cloud-based architectures, DevOps practices, and modern tech stacks.
* Familiarity with OKRs or similar frameworks for goal setting and performance tracking.
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