Remote Senior Director of Engineering, Partner Products & Core Systems

Summary

Join Niche as a Senior Director of Engineering Leadership to oversee engineering efforts in two critical domains: Partner Pod and Platform Pod. Balance strategic leadership with operational excellence, working closely with cross-functional partners to ensure technical stability and security.

Requirements

• Minimum of 5+ years in Engineering Leadership, with at least 2-3 years as a Director or Senior Director managing Engineering Managers and overseeing multiple product teams
• Strong background in software engineering and architecture, with experience in driving technical strategy and operations
• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain high-performance engineering teams, fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement

Responsibilities

• Work closely with your cross-functional partners in the Product Development Organization
• Ensure the technical stability & security of systems, while striving to optimize development processes and instill a healthy culture of collaboration, high performance, technical excellence, and continuous improvement
• Develop strong relationships with your partners in Product leadership
• Assume the role of Engineering Director for your domain and your product teams; this includes developing a working cadence with your Engineering Managers, technical leaders, and Product partners
• Begin to fully own the direction, performance and operational health for engineering in your domain, bringing identified opportunities to the table for prioritization and implementation

Benefits

• Best-in-class 100% paid employee health plan, including vision and dental and supplemental coverage
• Flexible Paid Time Off Policy
• Stipend that allows you to build your work from home office in a style and function that suits your personal preferences
• Parental leave for all employees (12 weeks fully paid) in addition to short term disability for birthing parents
• Meaningful 401(k) with employer match