Senior Engineering Director

Summary

Join SecurityScorecard as a Senior Director of Engineering to lead the Product Engineering team. Lead, mentor, and inspire a team of engineering managers and software engineers. Oversee the end-to-end product development lifecycle, ensuring high-quality, scalable, and reliable products. Collaborate with Product Management, Design, and other stakeholders. Drive the adoption of best practices in software development and promote a culture of continuous improvement. Encourage innovation and experimentation, and optimize engineering processes for efficiency. Recruit, develop, and retain top engineering talent. Manage the product engineering budget. The ideal candidate will have a deep technical background, strong leadership skills, and a proven track record of delivering high-quality software products.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree (or equivalent experience) in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field
• At least 12 years of experience in software engineering, with a minimum of 5 years in a leadership role managing other managers in large, distributed teams
• Extensive experience with modern software development practices (e.g., Agile, DevOps) and proficiency with Node.js, TypeScript, JavaScript, React, Scala, and Spark
• Strong familiarity with distributed systems and large-scale data architectures
• Proven ability to lead and inspire high-performing engineering teams
• Demonstrated success in driving large-scale software projects from concept to delivery
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English, with the ability to effectively communicate complex technical concepts to diverse audiences
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a focus on delivering innovative and practical solutions

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and inspire a team of engineering managers and software engineers
• Develop and execute the strategic vision for product engineering in alignment with company goals
• Oversee the end-to-end product development lifecycle, from concept to delivery
• Ensure that products are designed, built, and delivered with high quality, scalability, and reliability
• Work closely with Product Management, Design, and other stakeholders to define product requirements and roadmaps
• Foster a collaborative environment to ensure seamless communication and coordination across teams
• Drive the adoption of best practices in software development, architecture, and processes
• Promote a culture of continuous improvement and technical excellence within the team
• Encourage innovation and experimentation within the team to explore new technologies and approaches
• Stay abreast of industry trends and emerging technologies to ensure our products remain competitive
• Optimize engineering processes and workflows to enhance productivity and efficiency
• Implement metrics and KPIs to track performance and drive improvements
• Recruit, develop, and retain top engineering talent
• Provide ongoing feedback, coaching, and support to foster professional growth and career advancement
• Manage the product engineering budget, including resource allocation and project expenses
• Ensure financial accountability and optimize resource utilization

Preferred Qualifications

Familiarity with cybersecurity principles and practices

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Stock options
• Health benefits
• Unlimited PTO
• Parental leave
• Tuition reimbursements