Director of Software Engineering
Role summary
We are seeking a Director of Software Engineering to lead global web engineering teams focused on building high-scale, customer-facing web applications. This is a hands-on leadership role requiring technical expertise, product influence, and people development. The Director will drive the web platform roadmap, establish engineering best practices, and guide teams on building high-performance, reliable systems. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of experience building scalable software and 5+ years leading engineering teams, with a strong understanding of modern web frameworks, backend technologies, APIs, microservices, CI/CD, cloud platforms, performance, and observability.
Director, Software Engineering – Global Web Platforms
We’re looking for a
Director of Software Engineering
to lead global web engineering teams building
high-scale, customer-facing web applications
used by millions worldwide. This is a hands-on leadership role combining
technical expertise, product influence, and people development
.
What You’ll Do
- Lead, mentor, and grow
multiple engineering teams
across co-located and remote locations
- Drive the
web platform roadmap
and deliver impactful digital experiences
- Collaborate with Product, Design, and Business stakeholders to bring
customer-focused solutions
to life
- Establish and promote
engineering best practices
, CI/CD pipelines, and scalable architectures
- Use data and metrics to drive
quality, predictability, and continuous improvement
- Influence technology decisions and guide teams on
high-performance, reliable web systems
What You Bring
- 10+ years building
customer-facing software at scale
- 5+ years leading
high-performing engineering teams
- Hands-on experience with
modern web frameworks
(React, Angular, Vue) and backend technologies (Java, Node.js)
- Strong understanding of
APIs, microservices, CI/CD, cloud platforms, performance, and observability
- Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills
Why You’ll Love It
- Lead a
global, high-impact engineering team
- Competitive salary:
$145k–$250k + bonus + equity
- Flexible hybrid work model and comprehensive benefits
- Career growth, learning opportunities, and the chance to
shape the future of web platforms
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