Director of Engineering

New York City San Francisco Until 8/22/2026 First posted March 27, 2025 Last posted March 27, 2025
Job description

The Role
As the Director of Engineering, you will lead our talented engineering teams to design and build the software that addresses our customers' most critical challenges. Our solutions help organizations answer questions like: What is causing product failures? Are our traders engaging in risky activities? How can we trace a strain of E. coli and prevent future outbreaks?

In this leadership role, you’ll be responsible for setting the strategic direction for our engineering efforts, mentoring engineers, and ensuring we build scalable, high-performance software that meets our customers' needs. You’ll drive innovation across our full product development lifecycle—from ideation and design to deployment and iteration—while working closely with cross-functional teams.

What You'll Do

  • Lead and mentor engineering teams to develop high-quality, impactful software solutions.
  • Architect and implement scalable, user-friendly platforms that solve critical customer problems.
  • Collaborate with product, design, and business teams to ensure alignment on priorities and goals.
  • Drive technical strategy and make decisions that align with the company’s long-term vision.
  • Foster a culture of continuous learning, innovation, and ownership within the engineering team.
  • Manage and scale engineering processes to maintain high performance and productivity.
  • Ensure high standards for code quality, testing, and deployment in a fast-paced environment.

What We’re Looking For

  • Proven leadership experience managing and growing high-performing engineering teams.
  • Strong technical background with proficiency in languages such as Java, C++, Python, or JavaScript.
  • Experience with data structures, storage systems, cloud infrastructure, and modern front-end frameworks.
  • Deep understanding of how technical decisions impact user experience and business outcomes.
  • Excellent communication skills, with the ability to translate complex technical concepts for both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
  • A passion for solving complex problems and creating solutions that make a real-world impact.
  • Ability to thrive in a dynamic environment, balancing multiple priorities while driving continuous improvement.
  • Familiarity with Agile development methodologies and fostering an iterative development process.

Why You’ll Love Working Here

  • Work on projects that have a real, tangible impact across industries.
  • Join a passionate, collaborative, and driven team of engineers.
  • Lead a company that values innovation, creativity, and continuous learning.
  • Be part of a culture that encourages growth and leadership at every level.

If you’re looking for a leadership role where you can make a meaningful impact and drive cutting-edge engineering projects, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply Now!

Full compensation packages are based on candidate experience and certifications.
New York pay range
€200.000€300.000 EUR

Compensation (from employer):
New York pay range — 200,000 – 300,000 EUR — (Full compensation packages are based on candidate experience and certifications.)

About this role

Summary

Lead engineering teams; develop scalable software; drive technical strategy and innovation.

Job title

Director of Engineering

Experience level

proven leadership experience

Industry

software

Location requirements

On-site in New York City or San Francisco; remote not specified.

Salary

€200.000—€300.000 EUR

Management role

Yes

Skills & keywords

Required skills

JavaC++Pythondata structurescloud infrastructureagile

Preferred skills

None specified

Specializations

leadershipsoftware developmentcloud infrastructuredata structures
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

New York, NY, USA

On-site City

San Francisco, CA, USA

On-site City