About The RoleWe're looking for a Sr. Director of Engineering to lead and grow the team behind AX's next generation of B2B tools. You will lead the team on a multi- year journey building best in class application that enables our live event customers to create, configure, sell, and manage events
You'll partner closely with your product counterpart to shape both the direction of the product and the underlying technology that makes it possible; sequencing the work, derisking the hard problems, and making the architectural calls that serve fans and clients at scale. This is a high-growth, fast-paced charter: the demands on the platform are growing quickly, and your job is to build the team and the systems to stay ahead of that demand.
Just as importantly, you'll grow the people under you - developing engineers and emerging leaders so the team's bench deepens as the charter expands. This is a hands on position where you will drive results through small teams of highly capable people and through leveraging AI to scale yourself and your teams.
Responsibilities• Lead a team of high-caliber engineers: owning hiring, the development of your people, and a culture where strong engineers do their best work and stay
• Own the development efforts behind the AXS's event configuration tools that enable event sponsors to create and manage events through their entire lifecycle
• Partner deeply with your product counterpart to shape the direction of the product and the underlying technology, from roadmap through architecture
• Set technical direction and bring clarity to a fast-moving, high-growth charter: sequencing the work and derisking large initiatives
• Scale the platform to meet rapidly growing demand while holding a high bar on reliability, performance, and quality
• Make sound architectural decisions across a broad surface and keep the team aligned as priorities shift
• Grow the next layer of engineering leadership by developing engineers and senior ICs so the team can take on more
You may be a good fit if you• Have 7+ years of technical and management leadership experience
• Have 10+ years of hands-on experience designing and building software platforms
• Have experience coding in .NET or Node.js
• Have worked in a continuous integration and continuous delivery (CI/CD) environment
• Have experience working with and deploying to cloud environments
• Have experience with logging, monitoring, and alerting tools and best practices
• Hold a BS in Computer Science or equivalent practical experience
• Communicate clearly, build trust with product and cross-functional partners, and keep stakeholders aligned through ambiguity
• Are currently using AI tools to scale
Strong candidates may also have experience with• Containers and container orchestration
• AWS or comparable cloud-native architecture at scale
• Marketplace, payments, or third-party integration systems
• High-throughput, high-availability consumer-facing platforms
At AXS, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you're excited about this role but can't "check every box" in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be the right candidate for this or other roles.
Pay Scale: $261,000 - $290,000Bonus: This position is eligible for a bonus under the current bonus plan requirements.
Benefits: Full-time: We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes: medical, dental and vision insurance, paid holidays, vacation and sick time, company paid basic life insurance, voluntary life insurance, parental leave, 401k Plan (with a current employer match of 3%), flexible spending and health savings account options, and wellness offerings. Currently, full time employees are eligible for these benefits on the first day of employment.
*Employer does not offer work visa sponsorship for this position.What's in it for You?- Extraordinary People - we're not kidding!
- Meaningful Mission- Helping revolutionize an industry and deliver better experiences for fans and clients around the world.
- Development and Learning - Opportunities for learning and leveling up through training and education reimbursement.
- Community & Belonging -A range of Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) that foster connection, inclusion, and professional growth. Access to meaningful volunteer opportunities and community engagement programs to make a positive impact beyond the workplace.
