Software Engineering Director

$170K — $284K *
US-AnywhereRemote in United States
Information Technology
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience.
  • 10+ years of software engineering experience, including leadership roles.
  • Experience leading teams through the full software lifecycle in complex environments.
  • Strong understanding of modern application development and cloud platforms.
  • Ability to balance strategic vision with hands-on problem solving.
  • Excellent communication skills with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and support multiple engineering teams to deliver high-quality, scalable software solutions.
  • Translate product and business strategy into clear engineering plans and technical roadmaps.
  • Establish and enforce engineering best practices and standards across teams.
  • Collaborate with Product Management and Architecture to design resilient systems.
  • Mentor and develop engineering managers and senior engineers, promoting a culture of growth.
  • Support hiring and performance development to build strong engineering teams.
  • Champion agile delivery and modern tooling for improved quality and reliability.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health benefits including medical, vision, and dental starting on day one.
  • Well-being and behavioral health programs available immediately.
  • 401(k) plan to support retirement savings.
  • Company-paid life insurance for peace of mind.
  • Tuition reimbursement to encourage professional development.
  • Minimum of 18 days of paid time off and paid holidays.
Full Job Description

We are seeking a Software Engineering Director to support Verity Solutions who will lead teams that build secure, scalable, and reliable technology solutions that make a meaningful impact. This role is ideal for a hands-on, people-centered engineering leader who enjoys translating product vision into execution while mentoring teams and strengthening modern engineering practices. You will collaborate closely with product, architecture, and business partners to deliver technology that supports growth and exceptional user experiences.

What You Will Do

  • •Lead and support multiple engineering teams, ensuring consistent delivery of high-quality, scalable software solutions.
  • Translate product and business strategy into clear engineering plans, delivery milestones, and technical roadmaps.
  • Establish and reinforce engineering best practices, standards, and ways of working across teams.
  • Partner with Product Management and Architecture to design secure, resilient systems that scale with the business.
  • Mentor and develop engineering managers and senior engineers, fostering a culture of accountability, growth, and continuous improvement.
  • Support hiring, onboarding, and performance development to build strong, balanced teams.
  • Collaborate with stakeholders across Product, Operations, Client Success, and Growth to align priorities and deliver outcomes.
  • Champion agile delivery, automation, and modern tooling to improve quality, speed, and reliability.
  • Ensure platforms meet expectations for performance, security, compliance, and operational excellence.

What You Bring

  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience.
  • 10+ years of software engineering experience, including leadership of managers and senior engineers.
  • Experience leading teams across the full software lifecycle in complex, cross-functional environments.
  • Strong understanding of modern application development, cloud platforms, and DevOps practices.
  • Ability to balance strategic thinking with hands-on problem solving.
  • Clear, confident communicator able to work effectively with both technical and non-technical partners.

Nice to Have

  • Experience in healthcare, pharmacy, or other regulated industries.
  • Familiarity with technology stacks such as Go, React, React Native, .NET, and integrated platforms.
  • Experience leading teams through growth, transformation, or system modernization initiatives.


If you will be working at home occasionally or permanently, the internet connection must be obtained through a cable broadband or fiber optic internet service provider with speeds of at least 10Mbps download/5Mbps upload.

For this position, we anticipate offering an annual salary of 170,500 - 284,100 USD / yearly, depending on relevant factors, including experience and geographic location.

This role is also anticipated to be eligible to participate in an annual bonus and long term incentive plan.


At The Cigna Group, you’ll enjoy a comprehensive range of benefits, with a focus on supporting your whole health. Starting on day one of your employment, you’ll be offered several health-related benefits including medical, vision, dental, and well-being and behavioral health programs. We also offer 401(k), company paid life insurance, tuition reimbursement, a minimum of 18 days of paid time off per year, paid holidays, and leaves of absence. For more details on our employee benefits programs, .


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