Director of Engineering, Growth

Workiva Inc.

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Join Workiva as the Director of Engineering for our Growth Team and help build and scale the next generation of solutions. We’re looking for a bold, creative leader to shape the future of new products, partnering with top-tier teams to deliver high impact results for our customers. This is a key role at the intersection of product, engineering, and AI, offering the opportunity to define new systems, drive experimentation at scale, and directly influence business growth. Workiva is the platform designed to bring confidence, control, and a competitive edge to the world’s most complex organizations. Our AI-powered platform unifies finance, risk, and sustainability on a single, secure foundation—ensuring data is trusted, traceable, and ready to act on. With an unbroken path from source to output, leaders gain confidence in their numbers, visibility into current and emerging risks, and the ability to move with speed and precision in a constantly changing world. At Workiva, you’ll bring technology to market that executives, boards, and regulators depend on. The work you do here helps organizations navigate uncertainty, maintain trust, and make decisions that stand up to scrutiny. If you’re energized by meaningful challenges, inspired by collaborative teams, and motivated to help organizations turn uncertainty into advantage, we’d love to meet you.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree with 10 years related experience, or Master's degree with 8 years related experience, or PhD with 6 years related experience
5+ years in direct people management roles, including supervisor experience of managers

Nice To Haves

Strong emotional intelligence and a proven track record of effective leadership
Experience leading engineering teams in the development of scalable B2B SaaS platforms or products over multiple releases
Broad industry knowledge with strategic insight into modern technology and architecture including the use of AI for both development and embedded in a solution
Extensive experience delivering products to external customers over multiple releases
Applied knowledge of full-stack development, with a focus on technologies such as Java/Kotlin, TypeScript, Event-based systems and Transactional (Relational, No-SQL) & Analytical (OLAP, Data warehouses / lakes) Databases
Excellent problem-solving abilities and a history of architecting and delivering scalable SaaS B2B solutions
Clear, effective communication skills and a customer-centric approach
Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, collaborative environment

Responsibilities

Operate with high autonomy in shaping roadmap and architecture across an emerging set of new solutions
Partner directly with senior product and business leaders to drive measurable outcomes in alignment with team and company goals
Accelerate product development and guide architectural decisions, empowering technical teams to deliver robust, scalable solutions on time and with high quality
Be hands-on as needed to support the engineering team in its ongoing efforts
Apply AI to accelerate development velocity, power product capabilities, and unlock new growth opportunities
Attract, develop, and reward top engineering talent to sustain a highly engaged team
Implement and optimize operational processes to ensure alignment with Workiva's strategy, streamlining efficiencies across different Workflow solution areas
Foster an atmosphere of respect, continuous learning, humor, and a shared commitment to business goals and customer success
Enable teams to move quickly and deliver high-quality output
Actively coach managers and engineers to uphold Workiva values, resolve conflicts, and create a culture of trust and psychological safety
Partner with product teams to gain a deep understanding of customer needs and ensure alignment with business goals, especially in creating seamless, user-focused solutions integrated with the Workiva Platform, leveraging the full power of AI
Lead the Growth team in identifying and addressing customer challenges, delivering high-quality, user-focused solutions
Uncover new development opportunities to support Solution expansion and business growth
Oversee technical decision-making, ensuring seamless coordination across Growth product areas
Provide leadership for innovative solutions, guiding product architects, and aligning development teams with strategic objectives
Align talent, resources, and structures to deliver effective product outcomes
Manage dependencies, support team capabilities, and ensure delivery of high-quality solutions
Facilitate continuous productivity improvements within the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC), collaborating with cross-functional leaders for alignment and efficiency