We are seeking a highly experienced and visionary Director of Engineering to lead and scale our engineering team. This individual will bring a wealth of experience in leadership and technical management, with a proven track record in managing software engineering managers within a B2B or product-based SaaS environment. This role requires a strategic thinker who can foster innovation, drive technical excellence, and align engineering efforts with business objectives.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Leadership
* Define and execute the technical strategy to align with the company’s business goals.
* Provide leadership and direction to a diverse team of engineering managers, fostering a high-performance culture.
* Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Product, Marketing, Customer Success) to ensure seamless delivery of SaaS products that exceed customer expectations.
Team Management and Development
* Oversee and mentor a team of engineering managers, guiding their professional development and performance.
* Drive recruitment, retention, and growth of top-tier engineering talent.
* Create and implement frameworks for career development, feedback, and skill progression.
Technical Excellence
* Ensure the delivery of high-quality, scalable, and secure software products.
* Promote best practices in engineering processes, tools, and methodologies, including Agile and DevOps.
* Drive innovation and stay ahead of technology trends relevant to SaaS product development
Customer and Stakeholder Engagement
* Work closely with customers and stakeholders to understand needs and incorporate feedback into product development cycles.
* Serve as a technical representative in executive meetings and strategic planning sessions.
Qualifications and Experience
Required:
* 10–15 years of leadership and management experience in software engineering, with at least 5 years managing engineering managers.
* Strong background in building and scaling engineering teams in a B2B or product-based SaaS company.
* Proven ability to lead teams that deliver complex, scalable, and secure software solutions.
* Expertise in modern software development practices, including Agile, CI/CD, and cloud technologies.
* Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with a track record of effective collaboration across diverse teams.
Preferred:
* Experience with multi-tenant SaaS architectures and cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP).
* Familiarity with metrics-driven decision-making and KPIs in a SaaS environment.
* Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
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