Director, Software Engineering

Geode Capital Management

$185K — $210K *
Information Technology
11 - 15 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree or higher in computer science, Engineering, or a related field
  • 15+ years of experience in leading complex software applications
  • Deep expertise in Java, Python, JavaScript, AWS, and database systems
  • Strong focus on engineering delivery effectiveness and automation practices
  • Experience with GenAI DevAssist tooling
  • Proficient in modular architecture and scalable design principles
  • Skilled in integrating RESTful APIs and cloud-native technologies

Responsibilities

  • Execute the technology vision with architecture and product leaders
  • Translate strategies into scalable solutions focused on stability
  • Lead robust multi-tier application implementations using modern technologies
  • Establish and maintain engineering standards for innovation
  • Champion modular application design processes
  • Mentor and lead high-performing engineering teams
  • Serve as a liaison between product management and architecture teams

Benefits

  • In-office attendance policy with remote work flexibility on Mondays and Fridays
  • Opportunity for professional development and mentorship
  • Direct involvement in the delivery of innovative technology solutions
  • Potential for influencing the technology strategy of the organization
  • Work in a collaborative environment with skilled professionals
Full Job Description
As Director, Software Engineering, you will be supporting our business facing delivery teams and tasked with the responsibility of delivering modern technology solutions to our business partners. This role will be an essential part of our Technology function and provides an opportunity to learn and facilitate the success of our business.

This role is based in our office in Boston, Massachusetts. You are required to follow the firm's policy on in-office attendance. Our current policy requires in-office attendance on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday, and then provides an option to work remotely on Monday and Friday. Please note that Geode may alter this policy at any time.

Responsibilities:
  • Strategy & Planning:
    • Execute the defined technology vision in collaboration with architecture, engineering, and product leadership
    • Translate technology strategy into scalable solutions, with a strong emphasis on platform stability and engineering best practices
  • Hands-on Engineering:
    • Lead implementation of robust multi-tier applications using Python, Java, EKS, and AWS, with a focus on scalable, secure, and maintainable solutions
    • Leads the creation and maintenance of engineering standards to ensure relevance and innovation
    • Champion standard processes in modular application design, including frontends, shared libraries, API's and integration patterns
  • Leadership:
    • Lead and mentor high performing teams including developers and test engineers
    • Serves as a link between product and architecture

Skills You Bring:
  • A Bachelor's degree or above in computer science, Engineering, or a related field
  • 15+ years of leading and delivering complex applications in a professional software engineering environment
  • Deep full-stack expertise in Java, Python, Javascript, AWS and databases systems
  • Passionate about engineering delivery effectiveness and the practices around test, build and deployment automation
  • Experience with GenAI DevAssist tooling
  • Strong understanding of modular architecture, component sharing, and scalable design principles
  • Experience building and integrating RESTful APIs and working with cloud-native technologies
  • High degree of autonomy and ownership; able to drive projects forward with minimal guidance
  • Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to influence and align partners
  • Experience integrating 3rd party SAAS platforms i.e. Salesforce, with enterprise systems as part of an E2E business workflows

Pay Range: $185,000 - $210,000 per year

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