Director, Software Engineering (Product)

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Role summary

We are seeking a Director, Software Engineer for a client who will lead a team of passionate, talented engineers building products that are reshaping the physical security industry.  As an Engineering Leader, you're responsible for developing new product concepts while supporting current product growth. You will help define our growth strategy while working closely with product managers to align the strategy, process, and delivery against the product roadmap.   

In this role, you will align internal business partners and leadership around this plan and partner with cross-functional teams to execute this plan.  You will play an active part in measuring and owning the quality and experience of the product while maintaining agility.

Work Location: Redwood City
Employment type: Full Time

What you'll bring:

• Lead the current product engineering team, which includes front-end, Mobile, and backend developers.
• Design, guide, and vet systems design within the scope of the broader area related to product development.
• Scale the current team, hire and onboard new team members, and develop a high-performing team of software engineers.
• Be highly technical, a hands-on coder, and an effective people coach.
• Ensure high technical standards by instituting processes (architecture reviews, testing) and culture (engineering excellence).
• Give your team the tools, context, confidence, and motivation to make decisions effectively and independently.
• People management:  Set clear expectations with individuals based on their level and role, while meeting regularly with individuals to discuss performance and development, and provide feedback and coaching.

• 4+ years of engineering management experience with a proven ability to build awesome, high-performing teams and lead complex technical initiatives.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical degree.
• Experience driving architecture and product decisions, and shipping products with consistent execution.
• Proficient in full-stack design principles and able to lead code architecture and implementation decisions.
• Comfortable coaching team members with different skill sets and technical areas of focus and expertise.
• Understands and has led agile software development and management.
• Organized and thrive in fast-paced environments.

• Work Model – Hybrid
• Employment Type - Full-time
• Salary - $200K – $260K • Offers Equity (Final offers are based on job-related skills, experience, location, and internal equity. Base salary is just one part of our total rewards package, including stock options and the opportunity to share in the company’s growth.)

• Decision Foundry is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.