Director, Engineering - Platform

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Director, Engineering - Platform based in the United States.

Join a fast-growing technology organization dedicated to building scalable platforms that power innovative products used by millions worldwide. This leadership role offers the opportunity to shape the engineering foundation behind a rapidly expanding suite of solutions while driving technical excellence, operational scalability, and organizational growth. You will lead multiple high-performing engineering teams, foster a culture of collaboration and innovation, and help define the future of platform engineering. Working in a fully remote environment, you will partner closely with product, architecture, and operations leaders to deliver impactful solutions that balance immediate customer needs with long-term strategic objectives. This is an ideal opportunity for an experienced engineering leader passionate about building teams, leveraging modern AI-powered development practices, and scaling world-class technology platforms.

• Lead and mentor multiple engineering teams responsible for building and maintaining the core platform that supports a growing portfolio of products and services.
• Define and drive the technical roadmap, architecture strategy, and engineering best practices needed to support long-term scalability, reliability, and performance.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement by implementing modern engineering methodologies, development processes, and AI-assisted software delivery practices.
• Recruit, develop, and retain top engineering talent while coaching engineering managers and supporting leadership growth across the organization.
• Establish clear performance expectations, provide regular feedback, and drive accountability through measurable outcomes and team development initiatives.
• Monitor engineering effectiveness, optimize team structures and workflows, and improve delivery velocity without compromising quality.
• Partner closely with cross-functional stakeholders, including product management, architecture, operations, and technical leadership teams to align priorities and execution.
• Drive innovation across platform capabilities while balancing short-term customer value with long-term product evolution and technical sustainability.
• Champion scalable delivery practices, site reliability principles, developer experience improvements, and operational excellence across engineering teams.

Requirements

• 10+ years of engineering leadership experience building and scaling modern SaaS products and technology platforms.
• 5+ years of experience in a Director-level leadership role or higher, managing multiple engineering teams and leaders.
• Proven expertise in platform engineering, distributed systems, scalable architectures, site reliability engineering, and developer productivity initiatives.
• Experience leading large-scale, high-volume systems with a focus on performance, availability, and operational excellence.
• Strong background in hiring, coaching, mentoring, and developing engineering managers and high-performing technical organizations.
• Demonstrated success partnering with product and architecture leaders to define and execute shared technical and business strategies.
• Experience implementing modern software development practices, including AI-powered engineering tools and workflow optimization.
• Deep understanding of iterative product delivery, organizational design, engineering metrics, and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and leadership skills, with the ability to influence across all levels of an organization.
• Previous experience working successfully in fully remote or distributed engineering environments.

Benefits

• Competitive base salary ranging from $240,000 to $300,000 USD.
• Performance-based bonus opportunities.
• Equity participation program.
• Fully remote work environment.
• Generous paid time off, including vacation, sick leave, and company holidays.
• 12 weeks of paid parental leave.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance plans.
• 401(k) plan with a 5% employer contribution regardless of employee participation.
• Life and disability insurance coverage.
• Stock options available to all full-time employees.
• One-time home office setup reimbursement of $500.
• Annual professional development and education allowance.
• Monthly digital reimbursement stipend.
• Access to professional coaching, personal development, and wellbeing resources.
• Inclusive, collaborative culture focused on growth, innovation, and employee success.