Engineering Director, Automation

This position is posted by Jobgether on behalf of a partner company. We are currently looking for a [Engineering Director, Automation] in [United States].

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced engineering leader to drive the evolution of a large-scale automation and integrations ecosystem powering modern security and compliance operations. In this role, you will oversee multiple engineering teams focused on distributed systems, developer platforms, and customer-facing integration services that support thousands of businesses worldwide. You will play a strategic role in shaping technical direction, scaling engineering operations, and improving customer outcomes through automation and innovation. The environment is collaborative, fast-paced, and deeply mission-driven, offering the chance to influence product strategy while mentoring high-performing engineering leaders. This role is ideal for someone passionate about platform engineering, AI-enabled systems, and building resilient infrastructure at scale in a remote-first organization.

• Lead and scale multiple engineering teams focused on integrations infrastructure, automation platforms, and forward-deployed engineering initiatives.
• Define and execute long-term engineering strategies that align platform capabilities with business growth and customer success objectives.
• Partner cross-functionally with Product, Design, Go-To-Market, and Engineering stakeholders to enhance developer experiences and streamline integration delivery.
• Drive operational excellence by maintaining high standards for system reliability, scalability, quality, and execution across all teams.
• Build and mentor high-performing engineering organizations, supporting managers and engineers through coaching, career development, and performance guidance.
• Oversee the development of scalable distributed systems and automation frameworks supporting real-time monitoring and AI-enabled capabilities.
• Promote strong engineering culture, continuous improvement, and responsible AI adoption across teams and workflows.
• Ensure secure engineering practices and protection of company and customer data throughout development and operational processes.

Requirements:

• 8+ years of engineering leadership experience in high-growth technology environments, including experience leading complex platform or infrastructure teams.
• Proven success managing and scaling engineering organizations of 40+ team members across multiple functions or teams.
• Strong background in distributed systems, integrations platforms, developer ecosystems, or large-scale automation infrastructure.
• Demonstrated ability to drive execution through engineering managers while maintaining visibility into team health and organizational priorities.
• Experience developing long-term technical strategies aligned with business outcomes and product innovation goals.
• Strong leadership and communication skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders and foster cross-functional collaboration.
• Passion for mentoring and developing engineering talent while creating inclusive, high-performing teams.
• Familiarity with AI-enhanced workflows and openness to leveraging AI responsibly to improve engineering efficiency and impact.
• Experience with customer-facing engineering teams, partner ecosystems, or developer platforms is considered a strong advantage.

Benefits:

• Competitive compensation package with salary range of $321,000 – $378,000 plus equity opportunities.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, with most employee-only medical premiums fully covered.
• 16 weeks of paid parental leave for all new parents.
• Flexible remote-first work environment with workspace, internet, and cellphone stipends.
• Matching 401(k) contributions with immediate vesting.
• Flexible paid time off policy, sick leave, and company-paid holidays.
• Health and wellness stipend along with family planning support programs.
• Access to virtual team-building activities, learning events, and global company gatherings.
• Career growth opportunities within a rapidly expanding technology organization.
• Inclusive and collaborative culture focused on innovation, trust, and continuous learning.