Director, Software Engineering

ATPCO • Herndon, VA

9d • $220,590 - $242,882 • Remote

About The Position

As the Director of Software engineering, you will be responsible for overseeing the delivery and execution of high-quality software products. This role requires aligning technology strategies with the broader company mission while leading and mentoring engineering leaders. The Director ensures that engineering teams operate with high performance, security, stability, and availability, driving continuous improvement and innovation.

Requirements

• Bring proven experience leading and scaling multiple engineering teams in a high-performing environment
• Align technology strategy with company goals, collaborating effectively with product, design, and architecture teams
• Demonstrate deep technical expertise and a strong understanding of software architecture, security, stability, and system availability
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement, craftsmanship, and innovation across engineering teams
• Mentor and develop engineering leaders, empowering teams to take ownership and grow professionally
• Define clear objectives, key results, and performance indicators to drive team alignment and accountability
• Ensure operational excellence with highly available, fault-tolerant, and resilient systems.
• Exhibit strong business acumen, managing budgets, costs, and value delivery from engineering initiatives
• Lead with transparency, integrity, and a focus on cultivating an inclusive, collaborative, and high-performing engineering culture

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of technology strategies and roadmaps, collaborating with product, design, and architecture peers
• Define objectives, key results, and performance indicators to align engineering teams with company goals
• Ensure the security, stability, and availability of systems built by the teams
• Lead and manage multiple engineering teams, focusing on performance, technical development, and growth
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement in software engineering and delivery practices
• Cultivate self-organizing, high-performing teams committed to craftsmanship, scalability, and resilience
• Mentor and guide technical leaders, fostering innovation and leadership at all levels
• Maintain operational excellence, ensuring systems are highly available and fault-tolerant
• Collaborate with cross-functional peers to develop decoupled and cohesive systems
• Own performance management outcomes, setting high standards for talent and performance
• Oversee the financial health of systems, managing both costs and revenues

Benefits

• Remote-First Culture – Flexibility to work from home in your country of hire
• Inclusive, Collaborative Culture– Be seen, heard, and valued
• “Leave Your Way” PTO– Take the time you need, when you need it
• 401(k) with Generous Employer Match– Invest in your future
• Comprehensive Benefits– Medical, dental, vision, & mental health
• Global Tuition and Gym Reimbursement– Learn and be well on us
• Standby Flight Program– Explore the world

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees