Director, R&D Software Engineering

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

📋 Description

• Oversee several engineering teams tasked with the delivery, maintenance, and advancement of established software platforms.

• Propel the modernization of legacy systems, focusing on enhancements in architecture, code quality, and development practices.

• Assume responsibility for R&D oversight of new acquisitions.

• Set and enforce engineering standards, governance, and best practices.

• Advocate for AI-assisted development tools aimed at code generation, testing, and enhancing productivity.

• Provide practical architectural guidance, technical oversight, and mentorship for about 20% of the role.

• Collaborate with Product Management and stakeholders to prioritize initiatives related to modernization, reducing technical debt, and ensuring operational stability.

• Supervise software testing strategies and quality practices to ensure reliability, compliance, and performance.

• Ensure regulatory compliance and the integrity of validated systems throughout the software lifecycle.

• Identify and eliminate delivery bottlenecks to enhance team velocity and cross-functional collaboration.

• Collaborate with Product on decisions regarding platform lifecycle, which includes consolidation, refactoring, or retirement.

• Plan resource allocation, team structures, and capability development.

• Mentor, coach, and develop engineering managers and senior engineers.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field with relevant practical experience.

• Over 10 years of experience in software engineering.

• More than 5 years in leadership roles within engineering.

• Proven track record in leading engineering teams that support established or legacy software platforms.

• Demonstrated success in modernizing legacy systems while ensuring operational stability and compliance.

• Experience in regulated sectors such as healthcare, life sciences, or clinical technology is preferred.

• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities, with experience working alongside Product, Quality, and Engineering teams.

• Capacity to work effectively in a Remote/Hybrid environment within the US or Canada.

• Proficiency in English is required.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive salary.

• Flexible work schedules.

• Generous PTO package.

• Options for remote and hybrid work.