Director, Software Engineering

QXO • Herndon, VA

50d

About The Position

We’re looking for bold, entrepreneurial talent ready to help build something extraordinary — and reshape the future of building products distribution.
QXO is a publicly traded company founded by Brad Jacobs with the goal of building the market-leading company in the building products distribution industry. On April 30, 2025, QXO completed its first acquisition: Beacon Building Products, a leading distributor in the sector.
We are building a customer-focused, tech-enabled, and innovation-driven business that will scale rapidly through accretive M&A, organic growth, and greenfield expansion. Our strategy is rooted in delivering exceptional customer experiences, improving operational efficiency, and leveraging data, digital tools, and AI to modernize a historically under-digitized industry.
As the Director of Engineering for QXO’s eCommerce platform, you will lead the engineering organization responsible for the systems that power QXO’s global commerce experiences. You will define and execute the long-term technical and organizational strategy that enables secure, scalable, and intelligent commerce capabilities for millions of customers across web and mobile platforms.
In this role, you will partner closely with senior leaders across product, design, and data to shape the future of QXO’s commerce ecosystem—driving architectural excellence, operational maturity, and rapid product innovation. You’ll guide multiple engineering teams, cultivate a culture of high performance, and ensure that QXO’s platform evolves to meet the needs of a growing, global business.
This position is ideal for engineering leaders who combine strategic vision with technical depth, thrive in fast-paced environments, and excel at scaling systems, teams, and business impact.

Requirements

• 12+ years of experience in software engineering, with at least 5 years in engineering leadership roles (managing managers and multiple teams).
• Proven success in leading complex, multi-team technical initiatives from concept through delivery at scale.
• Strong technical foundation in distributed systems, service-oriented or event-driven architectures, and data modeling.
• Demonstrated experience guiding platform evolution in cloud-native environments (GCP, AWS, or similar).
• Deep understanding of commerce platforms, APIs, and data pipelines serving large-scale traffic.
• Exceptional communication and storytelling skills—able to inspire teams and influence at all levels of the organization.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent practical experience.

Nice To Haves

• Experience leading engineering organizations in eCommerce, fintech, or large-scale consumer platforms.
• Background in AI/ML-driven systems, personalization, or experimentation platforms.
• Experience driving large-scale platform modernization or cloud transformation initiatives.
• Strong familiarity with frontend architectures, mobile platforms, and cross-platform design systems.
• Track record of developing and retaining high-performing engineering leaders.
• Advanced degree (MS or Ph.D.) in Computer Science or a related field.

Responsibilities

• Strategic Leadership: Define and drive the technical and organizational roadmap for QXO’s commerce platform, ensuring alignment with company-wide objectives and growth strategy.
• Organizational Development: Build, lead, and mentor high-performing engineering teams across multiple domains, fostering a culture of innovation, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Architecture & Systems Evolution: Oversee the design and evolution of large-scale, distributed systems that deliver world-class availability, latency, and security.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with product and design leadership to prioritize initiatives, allocate resources, and deliver cohesive, customer-centric experiences.
• Operational Excellence: Establish best practices for reliability, observability, performance, and scalability across engineering teams.
• Technical Governance: Lead architectural reviews, technology evaluations, and platform modernization efforts to ensure long-term system health and adaptability.
• Talent & Culture: Attract and develop top engineering talent through mentorship, career development, and a focus on technical and leadership growth.
• Innovation: Champion forward-looking initiatives in AI/ML, personalization, and emerging technologies to continuously advance QXO’s commerce capabilities.
• Stakeholder Communication: Represent engineering in strategic discussions with executives and cross-functional partners, clearly articulating technical trade-offs and business implications.

Benefits

• Annual performance bonus
• Long term incentive (equity/stock)
• 401(k) with employer match
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• PTO, company holidays, and parental leave
• Paid Time Off/Paid Sick Leave: Applicants can expect to accrue 15 days of paid time off during their first year (4.62 hours for every 80 hours worked) and increased accruals after five years of service.
• Paid training and certifications
• Legal assistance and identity protection
• Pet insurance
• Employee assistance program (EAP)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director