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Title
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Description
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We are looking for a highly experienced and visionary Director of Engineering to lead our engineering department and drive the development of innovative, scalable, and high-quality technology solutions. As the Director of Engineering, you will be responsible for overseeing multiple engineering teams, setting the technical direction, and ensuring alignment with the company’s strategic goals. You will work closely with product management, design, and executive leadership to deliver products that meet customer needs and exceed expectations.
The ideal candidate will have a strong background in software engineering, proven leadership experience, and a passion for building and mentoring high-performing teams. You should be comfortable operating in a fast-paced environment and have a track record of delivering complex projects on time and within budget. Your role will also involve fostering a culture of continuous improvement, innovation, and collaboration across the engineering organization.
Key responsibilities include defining and implementing engineering best practices, managing budgets and resource allocation, and ensuring the successful execution of product roadmaps. You will also be expected to stay current with emerging technologies and industry trends, and to evaluate and adopt new tools and processes that enhance productivity and product quality.
In this role, you will be a key member of the leadership team, contributing to strategic planning and decision-making. You will represent the engineering function in cross-functional meetings and be a strong advocate for technical excellence and operational efficiency. Your leadership will be critical in attracting and retaining top engineering talent, and in building a diverse and inclusive team culture.
If you are a strategic thinker with a deep technical background and a passion for leading engineering teams to success, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.
Responsibilities
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- Define and implement engineering strategies and best practices
- Collaborate with product and design teams to align on goals and deliverables
- Oversee the development, testing, and deployment of software solutions
- Ensure high standards of software quality and performance
- Manage engineering budgets, resources, and timelines
- Mentor and develop engineering managers and team members
- Drive innovation and continuous improvement in engineering processes
- Evaluate and adopt new technologies to enhance productivity
- Foster a culture of collaboration, accountability, and excellence
Requirements
Text copied to clipboard!- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field
- 10+ years of experience in software engineering, with at least 5 in leadership roles
- Proven track record of managing large, distributed engineering teams
- Strong understanding of software development methodologies and tools
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Experience with cloud platforms and scalable architectures
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities
- Experience with Agile and DevOps practices
- Passion for mentoring and developing engineering talent
Potential interview questions
Text copied to clipboard!- Can you describe your experience leading engineering teams?
- How do you ensure alignment between engineering and product goals?
- What strategies do you use to manage technical debt?
- How do you foster innovation within your teams?
- Describe a time you had to make a difficult technical decision.
- How do you approach performance management and team development?
- What tools and technologies do you prefer for managing engineering projects?
- How do you stay current with emerging technologies?
- What is your experience with cloud infrastructure and scalability?
- How do you handle conflicts within engineering teams?
