Director, Engineering – Platform

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States, +1 more country.

📋 Description

• Spearhead the vision and implementation of foundational systems that support the engineering organization.

• Take ownership of a multi-year strategy to transition from the legacy Python/Jinja monolith to a modular FastAPI architecture, utilizing Domain-Driven Design and zero-downtime database migrations.

• Propel the rollout and integration of AI-assisted coding tools and AI-augmented workflows throughout the engineering teams.

• Assess and enhance developer productivity.

• Guide the development of SDKs, data pipelines, and internal tools that facilitate LLM integration and AI-driven features.

• Foster a shift-left Application Security culture by implementing secure coding practices, automated vulnerability scanning, and threat modeling.

• Supervise Identity, AuthN/AuthZ, OAuth2, RBAC, Audit Logs, and high-throughput API and MCP Gateways.

• Negotiate refactoring timelines with Product leaders and collaborate effectively with Engineering and DevOps teams.

• Recruit, mentor, and develop engineering managers and staff/principal engineers.

• Create secure, high-velocity paved paths while minimizing technical debt and security vulnerabilities.

⛳️ Requirements

• Over 15 years of experience in software engineering.

• A minimum of 5 years in engineering leadership roles, including direct management of managers and leading multiple teams.

• Demonstrated experience in architecting systems that support AI functionalities, such as LLMs, RAG, and tool calling.

• Proven history of driving the adoption of AI-assisted development tools and AI SDLC practices across engineering teams.

• A successful track record in guiding large-scale migrations from monolithic to modular systems and decoupling shared database schemas in high-traffic, essential environments.

• In-depth knowledge of Application Security principles.

• Familiarity with Identity/Access Management, including OAuth 2.0 and OIDC.

• Understanding of modern API traffic management.

• Strong technical proficiency in Python and the FastAPI ecosystems.

• Ability to guide Staff-level engineers through architectural decisions related to modern APIs and legacy applications.

• Outstanding executive communication skills.

• Eligible work locations: Americas (USA or Canada).

• Sponsorship inquiries are applicable for employment in the United States and Canada.

🏝️ Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision coverage for you and your family.

• Life insurance.

• Mental wellness support.

• Fertility and family growth assistance.

• Flex Time Off in addition to company-sponsored holidays.

• Policies for paid family leave, medical leave, and bereavement leave.

• Retirement savings plans.

• Allowance for customizing your home work and technology setup.

• Annual stipend for professional development.

• Bonus opportunities.

• Equity options.

• Fully remote work option available.

• Option to work from a physical office.