Director of Software Engineering, CPBU
About The Position
The Director of Software Engineering for Core Platform leads a 20+ person engineering organization responsible for foundational architecture powering FlashBlade data storage solutions. The role oversees metadata infrastructure, resource allocation, and system configuration, with a focus on reliability and performance at scale. The director will advance data reduction capabilities, lead convergence of shared infrastructure across product lines, and collaborate with engineering, Architecture, and Product Management partners. The position also develops engineering leaders and staff, establishes reliability and testing standards, and manages technical debt and operational improvement.
Requirements
- Demonstrated success directing multiple engineering teams through subordinate managers.
- Track record of stabilizing complex organizations and developing leadership talent.
- Substantial background in systems software, distributed systems, or storage infrastructure.
- Ability to analyze abstract situations across functional areas, build consensus in sensitive situations, and negotiate technical paths with product and architecture partners.
- Strong enterprise infrastructure operational judgment, including budgeting resources, establishing performance requirements, and implementing strategic testing frameworks.
Responsibilities
- Lead engineering teams responsible for metadata infrastructure, resource allocation, and system configuration layers, ensuring reliability and performance at scale.
- Provide strategic direction to mature an early-stage data reduction capability into a core product asset.
- Direct cross-functional initiatives to unify shared infrastructure across product lines, managing architectural dependencies and testing.
- Coach engineering managers, mentor technical staff, and cultivate a sustainable culture of craft, accountability, and continuous operational improvement.
- Define and enforce reliability standards, automated testing disciplines, and proactive technical debt management.
- Collaborate with peer engineering organizations, Architecture, and Product Management.
Benefits
- Flexible time off
- Wellness resources
- Company-sponsored team events
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
Education Level
No Education Listed
