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Director of Software Engineering

Arizona, United StatesHybridFull TimeDirectorPosted 2 months ago

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Role summary

The Director of Software Engineering will lead global web teams in building scalable, high-performance applications for millions of users. This hands-on leadership role involves shaping the web platform's future, delivering customer-facing experiences, and mentoring engineering talent. Responsibilities include driving the roadmap, establishing best practices and architecture patterns, and fostering a culture of continuous learning. The ideal candidate has 10+ years in web application development and 5+ years leading engineering teams, with strong experience in modern web frameworks, APIs, cloud platforms, and scalable architectures.

We’re seeking a dynamic Director of Software Engineering to lead our global web teams building scalable, high-performance applications used by millions worldwide. This is a hands-on leadership role where you’ll shape the future of our web platform, deliver impactful customer-facing experiences, and mentor top-tier engineering talent.

What You’ll Do:

  • Lead and grow multiple engineering teams (on-site & remote) focused on building modern web applications at scale.
  • Drive the web platform roadmap and partner closely with Product, Design, and Business stakeholders to deliver innovative solutions.
  • Establish best practices, technical standards, and scalable architecture patterns to ensure high-quality delivery.
  • Coach, mentor, and develop engineers, fostering a culture of collaboration, continuous learning, and technical excellence.
  • Influence strategic decisions and act as a thought leader in web engineering practices and emerging technologies.

What You Bring:

  • 10+ years building customer-facing web applications at scale
  • 5+ years leading engineering teams with proven mentorship and leadership skills
  • Strong hands-on experience with modern web frameworks (React, Angular, Vue, Node.js), APIs (GraphQL, REST), Java, and cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure)
  • Deep understanding of scalable architectures, microservices, CI/CD, observability, and performance tuning
  • Excellent communication, collaboration, and stakeholder management skills

Why This Role:

  • Lead global impact projects that reach millions of users
  • Flexible hybrid work model and competitive compensation
  • Career growth, leadership development, and cutting-edge technology exposure

If you’re passionate about building world-class web experiences and inspiring engineering teams, this role gives you the platform to make a real impact.

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