American Credit Acceptance

Director, Engineering

American Credit Acceptance$120K — $150K *
Enterprise Technology
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 10+ years of experience in software engineering
  • 7+ years of experience in people leadership, managing multiple teams
  • Strong technical expertise with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP)
  • Hands-on experience with microservices, CI/CD, and containerization
  • Demonstrated success in driving Agile and DevOps transformations
  • Experience with AI/ML and automation projects
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field; advanced degree preferred

Responsibilities

  • Execute and refine engineering strategies that align with company goals
  • Drive the adoption of modern technologies including AI-driven DevOps and low-code platforms
  • Architect scalable, secure systems while guiding development teams
  • Implement frameworks to accelerate delivery and enhance quality
  • Manage and mitigate technical debt for long-term system health
  • Establish metrics for velocity, reliability, and quality
  • Lead innovative engineering practices ensuring security and compliance
  • Foster growth and high performance within engineering teams

Benefits

  • Encouragement of continuous learning and professional development
  • Opportunity to work on cutting-edge technologies
  • Work in a forward-thinking and innovative environment
  • Collaborative culture focused on team growth and accountability
  • Exposure to strategic decision-making processes in engineering
Full Job Description
Description

Director of Engineering

We're looking for a hands-on, forward-thinking Director of Engineering to help drive our software engineering strategy, lead technical execution, and leverage AI and automation to deliver scalable, secure, next-generation solutions. This role is deeply focused on engineering leadership and technical impact.

What You'll Do
  • Execute and evolve a forward-thinking engineering strategy aligned with company goals
  • Drive adoption of modern technologies: AI-driven DevOps, Generative AI/LLMs, DevSecOps, cloud-native/serverless architectures, microservices, CI/CD, and low-code/no-code platforms
  • Architect and guide the development of scalable, secure, and sustainable systems
  • Implement frameworks and best practices that accelerate delivery and improve quality
  • Manage and reduce technical debt while maintaining long-term system health
  • Establish and monitor key metrics for velocity, reliability, and quality
  • Lead secure, compliant, and innovative engineering practices
  • Lead and develop engineering teams, fostering accountability, growth, and high performance

What You Bring
  • 10+ years of experience in software engineering
  • 7+ years of people leadership experience, including leading multiple teams or managing managers
  • Strong technical background with hands-on experience in cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP), microservices, CI/CD, and containerization tools
  • Proven success driving Agile and DevOps transformations
  • Experience implementing AI/ML and automation initiatives
  • Ability to translate technical strategy into execution and measurable outcomes
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field (advanced degree preferred)

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

About American Credit Acceptance

American Credit Acceptance (ACA) is a subprime auto finance company that provides financing solutions for independent and franchise dealerships across the United States. The company was founded in 2007 and is headquartered in Spartanburg, South Carolina. ACA offers a range of financing options for customers with less-than-perfect credit, including installment loans and lease-to-own programs. The company has over 1,000 employees and has funded over $5 billion in loans since its inception.
Learn more about American Credit Acceptance
Size
2,073 employees
Market Cap
$5.5 billion
Industry
Net Income
$421 million
5 Year Trend
+13.9%
Revenue
$1.6 billion
NASDAQ

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