Director of Engineering

Everblue

$120K — $150K *
Information Technology
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 10+ years of professional software engineering experience
  • 5+ years in engineering leadership or management roles
  • Strong experience with modern web application architectures and cloud systems
  • Proven leadership in product-focused or SaaS environments
  • Excellent communication skills for translating technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders

Responsibilities

  • Lead, mentor, and manage the engineering team
  • Set technical direction and oversee architecture and design
  • Ensure timely and reliable delivery of software updates
  • Partner with various departments to align priorities
  • Establish best practices for code quality and documentation
  • Manage technical risks and system scalability
  • Support compliance and audit-readiness requirements
  • Oversee incident response and continuous improvement initiatives

Benefits

  • Full-time role with onsite requirements for collaboration
  • Opportunity to lead and influence engineering direction
  • Engagement with cross-functional teams for holistic project execution
  • Supportive environment for professional development and mentorship
  • Work in a small to mid-sized organization promoting close execution oversight
Full Job Description
Location: Onsite - Huntersville, NC (2-3 days per week)
Type: Full-time
Restriction: Must be a U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident

Role Overview
The Director of Engineering provides technical and people leadership for Everblue's software platforms. This role is responsible for engineering execution, system reliability, and technical direction while partnering closely with product and operations to support business objectives. This role is primarily onsite to support collaboration and execution, with limited flexibility as business needs allow.

Key Responsibilities
  • Lead, mentor, and manage the engineering team, including performance management and professional development
  • Set technical direction and oversee architecture, system design, and engineering standards
  • Ensure timely and reliable delivery of software enhancements, features, and fixes
  • Partner with product, project management, and operations to align priorities and timelines
  • Establish best practices for code quality, testing, security, and documentation
  • Manage technical risk, system scalability, and technical debt
  • Support compliance, data integrity, and audit-readiness requirements
  • Oversee incident response, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement initiatives
Required Qualifications
  • 10+ years of professional software engineering experience
  • 5+ years of experience in engineering leadership or people management roles
  • Strong experience with modern web application architectures and cloud-based systems
  • Proven ability to lead teams in a product-focused or SaaS environment
  • Strong communication skills with the ability to translate technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders
Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience working in regulated or compliance-driven environments
  • Background in small to mid-sized organizations where leaders remain close to execution
  • Familiarity with Agile development practices and Jira or similar tools
Compensation and Benefits
Compensation is commensurate with experience. Everblue offers a benefits package in accordance with company policy.

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