Hertz Global Holdings, Inc

Dir Software Engineering

Information Technology
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 10+ years in Software Engineering with cloud-native technologies and Agile methodologies
  • Success in modern development practices: RESTful APIs, microservices, AWS, containerization (Kubernetes)
  • Experience with enterprise integration patterns and data sources integration
  • Proven success in Agile team environments
  • Strong communication skills and a collaborative mindset
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Responsibilities

  • Lead the design and modernization of global consumer and rental systems
  • Own future-state architecture ensuring scalability and compliance
  • Collaborate with cross-functional leaders on product development
  • Engage in hands-on architecture reviews and technical design
  • Build and manage high-performing global engineering teams
  • Develop engineering talent through structured career paths
  • Establish engineering standards around cloud-native patterns and observability

Benefits

  • 40% off any standard Hertz rental
  • Paid Time Off
  • Medical, Dental & Vision plan options
  • Retirement programs with 401(k) matching
  • Paid Parental Leave & Adoption Assistance
  • Employee Assistance Program for employees and family
  • Educational Reimbursement & Discounts
  • Voluntary Insurance Programs like Pet and Legal/Identity Theft coverage
  • Perks & Discounts including Gym Discounts and Theme Park Tickets
Full Job Description
Job Description

A Day in the Life:

The Director of Software Engineering is a hands-on, strategic technology leader responsible for building and modernizing Hertz's next-generation rental platforms that power all brands (Hertz, Dollar, Thrifty), countries, and franchise partners.

This role blends deep technical leadership, people development, and platform ownership. You will lead globally distributed engineering teams while remaining close to the code, architecture decisions, and delivery outcomes. You will partner closely with Product, Operations, and Franchise teams to build scalable, resilient systems that support the full rental lifecycle - from reservation to return.

You will help define how Hertz builds software: modern architectures, engineering culture, delivery excellence, and platform reliability at global scale.

What you will do:
  • Lead the design, build, and modernization of global consumer & rental systems supporting multi-brand, multi-country, and franchise operations
  • Own the future-state architecture for rental platforms, ensuring scalability, configurability, and regulatory compliance across regions
  • Collaborate with cross functional leaders on your product teams (product management, design) to develop and execute backlogs & roadmaps
  • Remain hands-on through architecture reviews, technical design, and selective pairing with senior engineers
  • Build and lead high-performing global engineering teams (onshore, nearshore, offshore)
  • Develop engineering talent; drive career paths, rotations, and learning plans
  • Establish and evolve engineering standards: cloud-native patterns, APIs, event-driven systems, resiliency, and observability
  • Drive a culture of ownership, quality, speed, and empathy
  • Ensure platforms are secure, compliant, highly available, and operationally excellent
  • Collaborate with enterprise architecture and platform teams to align on shared services and technology strategy
  • Stay current with new technology trends in the platform, AI, streaming and IoT space
  • Ensure high quality, consistent, easy to use and compliance software solutions


What We're Looking For:
  • 10+ years of Software Engineering experience designing and implementing solutions using cloud native technologies and Agile methodologies
  • Demonstrated success with modern development practices including RESTful API & microservice development, AWS, containerization techniques (such as DEE and Kubernetes) NoSQL, build systems (Maven, Gradle) and version control (Git).
  • Experience implementing enterprise integration / transformation patterns (abstract, surround, strangle) to integrate cloud native solutions with enterprise data sources & systems / (MQ, SOAP, XML)
  • A pattern of success on teams using Agile Methodologies
  • Strong communication skills and interest in a pair-programming environment
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Electrical Engineering or related field.


Starting salary is $175,000. The actual salary will be determined based on years of relevant work experience.

What You'll Get:
  • 40% off any standard Hertz Rental
  • Paid Time Off
  • Medical, Dental & Vision plan options
  • Retirement programs, including 401(k) employer matching
  • Paid Parental Leave & Adoption Assistance
  • Employee Assistance Program for employees & family
  • Educational Reimbursement & Discounts
  • Voluntary Insurance Programs - Pet, Legal/Identity Theft, Critical Illness
  • Perks & Discounts -Theme Park Tickets, Gym Discounts & more


About Hertz Global Holdings, Inc

Hertz is the largest worldwide airport general use car rental company with more than 1,700 airport locations in the U.S. and more than 1,300 airport locations internationally. Product and service initiatives such as Hertz Gold Plus Rewards, NeverLost®, Carfirmations,?Mobile Wi-Fi, and unique vehicles offered through the Adrenaline, Dream, Family,?Fun,?Green and Prestige Collections set Hertz apart from the competition. Additionally, Hertz owns the vehicle leasing and fleet management leader Donlen Corporation, operates the Hertz 24/7 hourly car rental business and sells vehicles through its Rent2Buy program. The company also owns Hertz Equipment Rental Corporation (HERC), one of the largest equipment rental businesses with more than 355 locations worldwide offering a diverse line of equipment and tools for rent and sale. HERC primarily serves the construction, industrial, oil, gas, entertainment and government sectors.

Hertz Global Holdings, Inc Careers

Join the dynamic team at Hertz Global Holdings, Inc, a global leader in the car rental industry, and drive your career forward with one of the most recognized companies worldwide. At Hertz, we offer more than just job opportunities; we provide a platform for professional growth and innovation in a workplace that values diversity and leadership.

Work You’ll Do

Embark on a career journey with Hertz Global Holdings, Inc, where you will be part of a team that champions digital transformation and leads with a forward-thinking approach in the mobility sector. Our employees are equipped with the skills to master complex challenges and leverage technology for streamlined solutions.

Innovate and Lead

At Hertz, innovation isn't just another buzzword—it's the backbone of our operations. Join us and contribute to initiatives that redefine industry standards and enhance customer experiences globally. With a focus on continuous improvement and technology-driven solutions, your work at Hertz will set new benchmarks in the industry.

Grow Your Career

Hertz believes in nurturing talent and providing our team with the education and tools they need to succeed. From leadership training programs to hands-on internship experiences, our commitment to professional development ensures that your career trajectory is always upward. With diverse job opportunities across various functions, Hertz empowers you to excel in your chosen field.

Be Part of Our Culture

Our company culture thrives on teamwork, diversity, and a commitment to excellence. At Hertz, you will work alongside industry experts who are enthusiastic about mentoring and sharing knowledge through robust networking and training programs. We celebrate different perspectives and encourage our team members to bring their unique insights to the table.

Benefits and Perks

Choosing a career at Hertz Global Holdings, Inc means opting for a path filled with rewarding experiences and comprehensive benefits. We value our employees’ well-being and offer competitive packages that include health, financial, and lifestyle benefits to ensure a balanced and fulfilling professional life.

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Founded
1918
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