Technical Leadership Jobs in Washington DC

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Data Scientist, Product Analytics

Company: Meta

Location: Washington, DC

Posted Dec 20, 2024

As a Data Scientist at Meta, you'll shape the future of products like Facebook, Instagram, and Oculus. You'll collaborate with diverse teams, use data to solve product challenges, and influence product strategy. Your role involves guiding teams with data insights, developing hypotheses, and presenting data-driven stories to influence partners.

Head of Emergency Response, Trust & Safety - USDS

Company: TikTok

Location: Washington, DC

Posted Dec 20, 2024

TikTok U.S. Data Security (USDS) is a division of TikTok focused on data protection and content assurance. They aim to ensure a safe environment for U.S. users, enabling creativity and joy. The Emergency Response Team (ERT) within USDS handles emergency data disclosures to law enforcement. They seek a strategic leader for the Head of Emergency Response role, managing a 24-hour team dealing with sensitive, high-stakes situations. The role involves overseeing operations across time zones, fostering team growth, and navigating complex legal risks.

Applications Engineer

Company: BAE Systems, Inc.

Location: Washington DC

Posted Dec 20, 2024

BAE Systems is seeking a flexible and self-motivated candidate to work on the development of advanced electronics for military and civilian applications. The ideal candidate will have experience in desktop virtual server and cloud-based applications and services. The role involves customer interactions, software demonstrations, training material development, and sales marketing testing. The candidate will also work with a software team, product managers, and customers to develop, configure, and integrate GXP applications. The position requires strong communication skills, problem-solving abilities, and the ability to work independently and in a dynamic environment.

Federal - Agile / Technical Coach

Company: Accenture Federal Services

Location: Washington, DC

Posted Dec 20, 2024

The Agile Coach will lead a Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) transformation in pilots, enhancing release management via DevOps and other technical skills. Key responsibilities include providing Agile coaching for LEAN Agile methodology adoption across 22 subsystem teams, accelerating value delivery through robust DevOps practices, and identifying process improvements. The ideal candidate should have a minimum of 5 years in Agile, with certifications like Safe SAFe, SPC, or Release Train Engineer. DevOps experience is a plus. Accenture values diversity and inclusion, ensuring equal employment opportunities.

Senior Director, Global News and Journalism Business Information Security Office

Company: Warner Bros. Discovery

Location: Washington, DC

Posted Dec 20, 2024

Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD) is inviting applications for the role of Senior Director Global News and Journalism, Business Information Security Office. This key leadership position within the Global Information and Content Security (GICS) team is responsible for implementing WBD's security strategy across global news and journalism operations. The role involves ensuring timely, trustworthy, and fair-minded news delivery, combating disinformation, and defending journalists from cyber-attacks. The successful candidate will act as a liaison between news activities and centralized cybersecurity functions, fostering a strong security culture, and managing technical security delivery and compliance.

Federal Solutions Architect & Enablement Lead

Company: Virtru

Location: Washington DC

Posted Dec 20, 2024

Virtru is a leading data protection provider that is committed to changing the rules for data privacy. They offer end-to-end encryption for various data sharing platforms and have a market-leading portfolio of data encryption and privacy enhancing applications. The company values respect for people and data, and their motto is 'Respect the people, Respect the data.' They offer federal solutions and enablement services, with a focus on customer enablement, training, and support. Virtru is dedicated to creating an inclusive workplace and fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Solutions Consultant - US Army Tactical

Company: Palo Alto Networks

Location: Washington, DC

Posted Dec 20, 2024

Palo Alto Networks is a cybersecurity company dedicated to protecting the digital way of life. They are committed to innovation, challenging the status quo, and fostering a culture of disruptive innovation and collaboration. The Solutions Consultant role involves providing technical leadership, defining solutions for customers' security transformation, and driving sales quotas. The company values diversity, offers comprehensive benefits, and is an equal opportunity employer.

Maintenance Worker

Company: Department of the Interior - National Park Service

Location: Marblemount, Washington Marblemount, Washington

Posted Dec 20, 2024

The text describes a job announcement for a Maintenance Worker position with the National Park Service. The position requires U.S. citizenship, background investigation, and various skills including carpentry, painting, electrical, plumbing, and problem-solving. The applicant must be at least 18 years old, or meet certain conditions if under 18. The job involves operating a motor vehicle, wearing a uniform, and potential on-call work. No educational substitution for experience is allowed. The position may not be suitable for telework under normal circumstances. A comprehensive benefits package is offered to federal employees.

JR-202416698 Principal Software Engineer, AI Platform (Data)

Company: General Motors

Location: Washington, DC

Posted Dec 20, 2024

General Motors is seeking a technical expert to join their team and lead efforts in designing and implementing robust data ingestion, access, management, and processing systems. The role involves architecting a modern system for ingesting and indexing vehicle data, developing an access abstraction layer, ensuring system scalability, reliability, and performance, and automating ETL processes. The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field, 8+ years of experience in designing scalable data platforms, proficiency in Python, Java, or C++, and hands-on experience with big data technologies and cloud platforms. The role is hybrid, requiring the candidate to report to Mountain View three times a week. The compensation range is $225,000 to $334,800.

Expert Associate Director, Transactions & Integration

Company: Boston Consulting Group (BCG)

Location: Washington, DC

Posted Dec 20, 2024

Boston Consulting Group (BCG) is seeking an Associate Director with extensive experience in Post Merger Integrations, M&A, and/or Carve-outs. The role involves contributing to business development, proposal efforts, and client project management. The candidate will also help build BCG's Transactions and Integrations (T&I) practice, contributing to methodology development and intellectual property. A minimum of 6 years of relevant experience, with at least 3 years in consulting, is required. BCG offers a comprehensive benefits package, including zero-premium health insurance, dental and vision coverage, retirement contributions, and generous paid time off.

Call Center Representative: Member Service

Company: Addison Group

Location: Washington, DC

Posted Dec 20, 2024

A HireStrategy/Addison Group client is looking for an experienced Call Center representative to support their Member Services department in a high volume call center in Alexandria, Virginia. This is a great opportunity to work with a well-regarded company in a fast paced and fun environment! The job requires handling inbound and outbound calls, providing technical troubleshooting, and promoting the client's products via outbound calls.

Lead Software Engineer, Full Stack - Shopping (Remote)

Company: Capital One

Location: Washington DC

Posted Dec 20, 2024

The job posting is for a Lead Software Engineer Full Stack position at Capital One, US Remote. The role involves leading a portfolio of technology projects, managing a team of developers, and working on identification and network integration. The ideal candidate should have experience in distributed microservices and full stack systems, and be passionate about staying on top of tech trends. The role offers a competitive salary, benefits, and the opportunity for performance-based incentive compensation.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the typical salary ranges for Technical Leadership roles by seniority level?
Engineering Manager: $140k–$190k base, often topped with 10–20% bonus and 0.5–1% equity. Director of Engineering: $190k–$240k base, 15–25% bonus, 1–3% equity. VP/Head of Engineering: $240k–$320k base, 20–30% bonus, 3–7% equity. Adjustments for cost‑of‑living and company size apply; leaders in AI/ML or multi‑cloud sectors may see a 5–10% premium.
What core skills and certifications are essential for Technical Leadership positions?
Core skills: Kubernetes & container orchestration, Terraform or Pulumi for IaC, GitOps with Flux or ArgoCD, CI/CD pipelines (GitLab CI, Jenkins, CircleCI), cloud expertise (AWS, Azure, GCP), AI Ops (MLflow, Kubeflow), data platform architecture, security (CISSP, ISO 27001), cost‑optimization, and people management. Certifications that add credibility: Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA), Certified Kubernetes Application Developer (CKAD), AWS Solutions Architect Professional, Google Professional Cloud Architect, Certified DevOps Professional, and Scrum Master for cross‑functional leadership.
How common is remote work for Technical Leadership roles?
Approximately 65% of Technical Leadership openings allow full‑time remote work, 20% are hybrid (3–5 days on‑site), and 15% require on‑site presence. Remote roles often demand 24/7 coverage across time zones, so leaders use asynchronous OKR reviews, distributed retrospectives, and tooling like Slack, Zoom, Azure DevOps, and Jira to coordinate squads worldwide.
What are the typical career progression paths for Technical Leaders?
Typical trajectory: Engineering Manager → Director of Engineering → VP/Head of Engineering → Chief Technology Officer or Chief Architect. Lateral moves include Enterprise Solutions Lead, AI/ML Platform Lead, Technical Advisor, or Consulting roles. Advancement hinges on mastering cross‑functional strategy, earning advanced certifications, publishing technical roadmaps, and demonstrating measurable impact on product velocity and revenue.
What industry trends should Technical Leaders be aware of?
Key trends: AI/ML Ops integration for automated model deployment, serverless and Function‑as‑a‑Service for cost‑efficient scaling, multi‑cloud governance tools like Anthos or Terraform Enterprise, AI‑driven observability and predictive monitoring, edge computing for low‑latency services, data mesh and governance frameworks, automated security (SecOps), sustainability metrics for cloud usage, and remote‑first culture with distributed leadership practices. Leaders should adopt Kubernetes‑native ops, implement cost‑monitoring dashboards, and champion DevSecOps to stay competitive.

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