Director Of Software Engineering

A Director of Software Engineering is a senior leadership role responsible for overseeing the entire software development lifecycle within an organization. This individual plays a key role in managing development teams, aligning software projects with business goals, and implementing a long-term technical strategy. They ensure that all software products are delivered on time, within budget, and meet quality standards. Additionally, they are involved in setting the technical direction, managing resource allocation, and collaborating with other departments like product management, marketing, and operations.

This role requires a blend of technical expertise in software development and strong leadership abilities to manage large engineering teams and complex projects.

Skills

Software Development

Team Leadership

Technology Strategy

Responsibilities

Job Title: Director of Software Engineering
Job Summary: We are looking for an experienced Director of Software Engineering to lead our engineering teams and oversee the full software development lifecycle for all our products. You will work closely with product managers, cross-functional teams, and C-suite executives to ensure that all software products are delivered efficiently, meet high-quality standards, and align with the company’s long-term goals. In this role, you will be responsible for scaling the engineering team, driving innovation, and ensuring the successful execution of large-scale projects.
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
- 10+ years of experience in software development, with 5+ years in a leadership role.
- Proven experience managing large, distributed engineering teams.
- Strong knowledge of software development methodologies, including Agile/Scrum.
- Proficiency in technology strategy, cloud infrastructure, and software architecture.
- Experience with budget management, project planning, and resource allocation.
Responsibilities:
- Lead and manage a team of software engineers, ensuring project goals are met.
- Drive the technical vision and software strategy for the organization.
- Oversee the design, development, and implementation of new software systems.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including product management and operations, to align technical projects with business goals.
- Develop and implement best practices for software development, ensuring scalability and reliability.
- Manage resource allocation, budgeting, and long-term planning for the engineering department.
- Foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement within the engineering team.
Must Have:
- Strong leadership and strategic planning skills.
- Expertise in managing software development projects, from conception to completion.
- A deep understanding of modern software engineering practices, including CI/CD and cloud infrastructure.
- Excellent problem-solving abilities, with a focus on scalability and performance optimization.
- Outstanding communication and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
Soft Skills:
- Leadership: Ability to inspire and manage large, diverse engineering teams.
- Strategic Planning: Visionary thinking to align technical goals with business objectives.
- Communication Skills: Clear and effective communication with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Problem-Solving: Ability to resolve complex technical issues quickly and efficiently.
- Organizational Skills: Strong ability to manage multiple projects and resources simultaneously.
Hard Skills:
- Software Development: Deep expertise in software development methodologies, frameworks, and tools.
- Project Management: Proven track record in managing complex, multi-phase software development projects.
- Team Leadership: Ability to mentor, manage, and grow engineering teams.
- Technology Strategy: Experience in setting and executing a technology roadmap.
- Budgeting: Ability to manage department budgets and resource planning.

Responsibilities

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