Director of Software Engineering

• Leadership & Organizational Development
• Lead and develop a multi-team software organization of approximately 50 professionals.
• Build strong engineering leadership capability and ensure team health and performance.
• Recruit mentor and develop top technical talent; oversee career growth and succession planning.
• Software Delivery for Mobile Cloud & Connected Devices
• Oversee the delivery of software for mobile apps cloud platforms and device-side software (excluding embedded code).
• Ensure predictable high-quality releases aligned with product rider experience and business goals.
• Maintain high standards in architecture code quality testing security scalability and system reliability.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration & Integration
• Serve as a key partner to SRAM's Embedded and Design Engineering departments ensuring strong coordination on roadmaps technical dependencies and integration testing.
• Work closely with product UX hardware engineering manufacturing and security teams to align technology choices and execution plans.
• Facilitate clear communication and joint planning to ensure seamless system-level integration across mobile cloud and embedded systems.
• Strategic Technology Leadership
• Define and evolve the long-term software architecture and technology strategy.
• Champion modern engineering practices: agile DevOps automation cloud-native architectures CI/CD and observability.
• Lead modernization and engineering maturity initiatives across platforms and processes including artificial intelligence.
• Operational Excellence
• Establish engineering KPIs and delivery metrics to improve predictability and performance.
• Oversee incident management release readiness and operational reliability.
• Drive continuous improvement across tools workflows and engineering practices.

• 10+ years of progressive software engineering leadership including managing managers and multi-team organizations.
• Proven experience delivering mobile apps cloud platforms APIs and connected device solutions.
• Strong experience collaborating with firmware hardware or embedded engineering teams.
• Skilled at managing complex cross-team dependencies and driving alignment across disciplines.
• Master's degree in Software Engineering or a related field or equivalent experience leading software organizations known for consistent high-quality delivery using contemporary engineering practices (DevOps CI/CD cloud-native architectures automated testing observability).
• Demonstrated commitment to code craftsmanship including championing clean maintainable well-architected code supported by peer reviews automated quality gates and a culture of continuous improvement.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to interface effectively with executive leadership.
• Working Conditions:
• Occasional night and weekend hours required for system implementations and updates.
• Ability to travel up to 25% annually including internationally.
• Based On-Site in either Chicago Colorado Springs or Phoenixville. This is NOT a remote or hybrid role.
• Competitive salary starting at $200000 with the potential up to $275000 based on experience and skills.
• Comprehensive benefits package including: Medical dental and vision insurance 401(k) with company match life and disability insurance paid time off.

What We Do

Founded in Chicago in 1987 by Stan Day SRAM LLC has grown to be one of the world's largest bicycle component manufacturers. Today we are led by CEO Ken Lousberg and Stan Day serves as Chairman of our Board. SRAM’s global footprint helps us bring cycling to every corner of the globe including your local roads and trails. We design and manufacture bicycle components including shifters derailleurs brakes chains suspension and power meters. Our components are used by bicycle manufacturers distributors and bicycle retailers. Read the full history of SRAM: https://www.sram.com/en/company/about/history

Why Work With Us

SRAM’s success is due to the hard work passion and commitment of our team members around the world. A respectful workplace where we strive for a diverse and inclusive environment and all people feel welcome. We offer benefit programs that encourage well-being and support in all aspects of team members’ lives.

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