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Director of Engineering, Platform Engineering

In your role as ‘Director of Engineering, Platform Engineering’ you will guide t...

Location

United States , Oakland, California

Salary:

241000.00 - 305000.00 USD / Year

Everlaw

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

At least 4 years of experience managing and leading senior engineers, including technical workstream management and execution support
At least 2 years of experience managing and leading managers, coaching them on talent management, strategic planning, and execution, with a focus on platform engineering teams
At least 5 years of experience as a senior engineer building one or more of - developer productivity tools, highly available platform services (i.e. storage systems, pub-sub systems, search systems, caching solutions, observability solutions) and/or have expertise and experience with infrastructure and/or cloud technologies (like Ansible, Terraform, Kubernetes, Docker etc)
You have a good dynamic range that you apply to different situations - you can step back and empower, while also diving deep into the code to understand the details
You can communicate at the right altitude with both technical and non-technical stakeholders
You have experience working with stakeholder teams (internal and/or external) in setting and collaborating on technical roadmaps
You have experience communicating with customers articulating to them how the platform works on reliability, security and compliance matters
You have a BS/MS or PhD in Computer Science (or equivalent)
You have a sound foundational understanding of a wide range of computer science topics and concerns relating to system and software design
You are authorized to work in the United States

Job Responsibility

Inspire and empower your managers to cultivate high-performing teams, fostering a culture of continuous feedback and professional growth to ensure successful project delivery and career development
Use your technical knowledge to align stakeholders across Engineering and Product on the ideal path forward on complex technical decisions and roadmap decisions
Strategize, prioritize, resource, and execute against our Engineering roadmap
Work with Engineering Operations, cross-functional teams, team members and managers to improve various processes that affect infrastructure growth, support, alignment, collaboration, and accountability
Critically observe and understand Everlaw’s platform, tooling, and processes

What we offer

Equity program
401(k) retirement plan with company matching
Health, dental, and vision
Flexible Spending Accounts for health and dependent care expenses
Paid parental leave and approximately 10 days (80 hours) per year of sick leave
Seventeen paid vacation days plus 11 federal holidays
Membership to Modern Health to help employees prioritize mental health and wellness
Annual allocation for Learning & Development opportunities and applicable professional membership dues
Company-sponsored life and disability insurance
Work in Downtown Oakland, just steps from the BART line and dozens of restaurants

Fulltime

Senior Director of Platform Engineering

Lead the Future of Platform Engineering at Modus Create. As Senior Director of P...

Location

United States of America

Salary:

Not provided

Modus Create

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

15+ years in Platform Engineering/DevOps
7+ years in senior engineering leadership
ideally in consulting or high-growth tech environments
a clear point of view on modern architecture, engineering best-practices, and agile delivery
proven experience scaling distributed global teams and platform engineering operations
strong pre-sales and delivery experience
able to shape winning proposals and roadmaps
a customer-first mindset and passion for solving complex problems with elegant, scalable solutions
excellent communication and collaboration skills in cross-functional and cross-cultural environments
a history of growing leaders and fostering high-trust, high-performance teams

Job Responsibility

Lead and scale a high-performing, distributed platform engineering team through strong mentorship and inclusive leadership
define what great looks like—through reusable runbooks, technical standards, and nurturing a culture grounded in quality, belonging, and continuous learning
help clients modernize platforms, launch new infrastructure, and make better innovation investment decisions
ensure every solution is aligned with client goals and drives measurable value
own and evolve our delivery frameworks, platform engineering standards, and team operations
champion cloud-native development, DevOps and SRE best practices, and scalable architecture
partner with Sales, Partnerships, and Client Executives to shape and win new opportunities
translate client needs into technical solutions, delivery plans, and estimates
lead development of proposals, estimation, and pre-sales architecture discussions
develop reusable solution assets, infrastructure templates and case studies for future engagements

What we offer

Remote work with flexible working hours
Modus Global Office Programme: on-demand access to private offices, meeting rooms, coworking spaces and business lounges in locations in over 120 countries
Employee Referral Program
Client Referral Program
Travel according to client or team needs
The chance to work side-by-side with thought leaders in emerging tech
Access to more than 12,000 courses with a licensed Coursera account
Possibility to obtain paid certification/courses if they align with company goals and are relevant to the employee's role

Fulltime

Director of Engineering, Product Engineering

In this role as ‘Director of Engineering, Product Engineering’, you will guide t...

Location

United States , Oakland

Salary:

241000.00 - 305000.00 USD / Year

Everlaw

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

At least 4 years of experience managing and leading senior engineers
Experience managing the technical workstreams of software engineers and supporting them in execution
At least 2 years of experience managing and leading managers - coaching and mentoring them on talent management, strategic planning and execution
Experience managing platform engineering teams
Experience managing product engineering and/or full-stack teams
At least 5 years of experience as a Software engineer with full stack web technologies and building applications and/or distributed systems
Experience working with stakeholder teams (internal and/or external) communicating and collaborating on topics related to product and application infrastructure
BS/MS or PhD in Computer Science (or equivalent)
Sound understanding of a wide range of computer science topics and concerns relating to system and software design
Authorized to work in the United States

Job Responsibility

Inspire and empower your managers to cultivate high-performing teams, fostering a culture of continuous feedback and professional growth to ensure successful project delivery and career development
Use your technical knowledge to align stakeholders across Engineering and Product on the ideal path forward on complex technical decisions and roadmap decisions
Strategize, prioritize, resource, and execute against features by collaborating closely with your Engineering, Product and Design counterparts
Work with Engineering Operations, cross-functional teams, team members and managers to improve various processes that affect infrastructure growth, support, alignment, collaboration, and accountability
Critically observe and understand Everlaw’s Product, platform, tooling and processes

What we offer

Equity program
401(k) retirement plan with company matching
Health, dental, and vision
Flexible Spending Accounts for health and dependent care expenses
Paid parental leave and approximately 10 days (80 hours) per year of sick leave
Seventeen paid vacation days plus 11 federal holidays
Membership to Modern Health to help employees prioritize mental health and wellness
Annual allocation for Learning & Development opportunities and applicable professional membership dues
Company-sponsored life and disability insurance
Work in Downtown Oakland, just steps from the BART line and dozens of restaurants

Fulltime

Director, Engineering

We are seeking a collaborative, strategic, and execution-focused engineering lea...

Location

United States , New York

Salary:

225000.00 - 275000.00 USD / Year

Clear

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

12+ years of software engineering experience
7+ years leading teams
3+ years managing managers
Strong track record of building and guiding multiple teams or organizations delivering complex, distributed systems
Expertise in software development, architecture, and cloud-native system design
Skilled communicator who can translate technical strategy into business impact for executives and stakeholders
Proven ability to deliver scalable, highly available platforms that balance innovation with operational rigor
Experienced at driving organizational alignment, scaling engineering processes, and setting standards for excellence
Passionate about building teams, nurturing talent, and creating an environment where engineers thrive
Curious, adaptable, and committed to continuous learning and improvement

Job Responsibility

Lead and grow multiple engineering teams, ensuring career growth, mentorship, and a culture of technical excellence
Set technical and organizational strategy, aligning roadmaps with business goals and ensuring execution at scale
Partner cross-functionally with Product, Design, Security, and Business leaders to define priorities and deliver measurable member value
Drive engineering and operational excellence, embedding metrics, best practices, and continuous improvement across teams
Scale platforms and systems to meet the needs of a rapidly growing user base ecosystem
Provide technical and architectural leadership, ensuring teams make sound decisions that balance speed, scalability, and safety
Foster transparency and alignment, enabling cross-team collaboration and accountability through effective communication and planning

What we offer

Comprehensive healthcare plans
Family-building benefits (fertility and adoption/surrogacy support)
Flexible time off
Annual wellness stipend
Free OneMedical memberships for you and your dependents
CLEAR Plus membership
401(k) retirement plan with employer match
Catered lunches every day
Fully stocked kitchens
Stipends and reimbursement programs for well-being and learning & development

Fulltime

Director Platform/Backend Engineering

As a Director you will lead, build and own complex data pipelines dealing with p...

Location

India , Delhi NCR

Salary:

Not provided

Balbix

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

PhD, Master’s or Bachelor’s Degree in computer science
12+ years of software development experience with at least 5 years of focus in frameworks/platform development
5+ years of experience of managing development teams across different geographies on complex customer facing data-driven applications
5+ years of experience in setting up effective development processes and mechanisms to deliver products
5+ years experience in design, architecture and development of complex distributed systems and frameworks
5+ years of programming experience in at least one language such as Java, C++, Go, Rust, Python etc
5+ years of experience contributing to the architecture and design (architecture, design patterns, reliability and scaling) of new and current systems
Experience working with product managers to develop short term and long term product roadmaps
Commitment to building and mentoring inclusive teams and team culture
Strong problem-solving skills, analytical capability and a pragmatic approach to business

Job Responsibility

Lead the definition, design, architecture, implementation, and delivery of the backend/api platform
Build a cross-functional team of engineers in delivering backend for distributed applications
Establish development processes and best practices for backend engineering and be the change agent to foster innovation and improve developer productivity
Effectively track and manage changing priorities to bring clarity in priorities and balance long term projects with critical/urgent customer issues
Establish technical vision for backend product teams to meet strategic needs of Balbix and own end to end delivery and implementation plans
Develop and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including customers, vendors, auditors and regulators
Deliver scalable, performant and highly secure architecture that meets current and future business needs of products with a keen eye for COGS
Actively mentor Principal and Senior engineers to develop and groom talent

Fulltime

Senior Director, Engineering

You will be the Engineering leader for our Monetisation, Growth, and Website pla...

Location

Ireland , Dublin

Salary:

Not provided

Intercom

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

10+ years’ experience leading engineering teams at scale in high-growth SaaS environments
A strong background in billing, pricing and packaging (PnP), quote-to-cash systems, and related reporting infrastructure
Experience with self-serve growth systems including paywalls, checkout flows, and optimisation, as well as sales-led order management with Salesforce (SFDC)
Proven track record of building, scaling, and leading high-performing engineering organisations across multiple geographies and time zones
A history of partnering effectively with Product, Finance, Marketing, and Sales leadership to deliver strategic outcomes
Strong technical judgment and organisational leadership, with the ability to balance stability, quality, and speed of execution
Excellent people leadership skills - coaching, mentoring, and inspiring teams to deliver the best work of their careers

Job Responsibility

Leading multiple talented Engineering Managers and their teams across Monetisation, Growth, and Website platforms
Coaching, mentoring, and influencing some of the most exceptional engineers and managers in the industry
Driving operational excellence, quality, stability, and security across billing, quoting, seat management, paywalls, and order management systems
Scaling our ability to serve enterprise customers with usage-based and flexible pricing models
Partnering with Finance, Marketing, and Sales to build systems that support a meaningful ARR split between self-serve and sales-led motions
Accelerating our speed to market with new pricing and packaging changes
Owning the quality and performance of key self-serve flows - trial, checkout, purchase, and activation - to drive commercial outcomes
Modernising and evolving our website engineering team and platform to power our brand, content publishing, CRO, SEO/AEO, and marketing performance efforts
Building, scaling, and inspiring high-performing teams across distributed time zones (US West Coast, GMT, and beyond)
Reinforcing and helping evolve our culture of high performance, collaboration, and innovation

What we offer

Competitive salary and equity in a fast-growing start-up
We serve lunch every weekday, plus a variety of snack foods and a fully stocked kitchen
Regular compensation reviews - we reward great work!
Pension scheme & match up to 4%
Peace of mind with life assurance, as well as comprehensive health and dental insurance for you and your dependents
Flexible paid time off policy
Paid maternity leave, as well as 6 weeks paternity leave for fathers
Cycle-to-Work Scheme
MacBooks are our standard, but we also offer Windows for certain roles when needed

Fulltime

Engineering Director

We are seeking a seasoned Engineering Director who thrives in challenging and fa...

Location

Puerto Rico , Aguadilla

Salary:

Not provided

Hewlett Packard Enterprise

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Significant work experience as a director or similar position working across multiple stakeholder organizations, with at least 10+ years of people leadership experience specific to SW and Cloud engineering
Solid experience leading SW development across storage, networking, on-prem, and SaaS is a must
Experience in setting up geographically distributed sites
Must have a strong background in software development lifecycle including cloud infrastructure
Familiarity with agile methodologies and tools like JIRA
Prior experience in cloud product development and deployments
end to end ownership and accountability
Solid understanding of fundamental AI and machine learning concepts, including supervised and unsupervised learning, deep learning, reinforcement learning, natural language processing, computer vision, and statistical modeling
Extensive business acumen, technical knowledge, and industry experience encompassing one or more engineering, technology, and product domains
Demonstrated abilities to drive transformation across a business with exceptional skills in the management of change

Job Responsibility

Oversee the Puerto Rico Site daily operations, strategic planning and cross-functional team leadership for Hybrid Cloud
Recruit, mentor, and manage teams of AI/ML engineers, QA Engineers, Design Engineers and innovation specialists to deliver cutting-edge solutions
Continuously evaluate new tools, platforms, and frameworks in AI/ML to drive competitive advantage and operational efficiency
Ensure alignment with corporate goals while fostering a high-performance culture, operational efficiency, and employee engagement
Lead the development and execution of AI/ML strategies that align with business goals and drive innovation across products, services, or operations
Create strategic and tactical operations and resource plans, goals, and priorities for assigned organization based on business and technology roadmap and functional objectives
Engage with various senior leaders across the organization, program managers, R&D, support, Quality, product managers, technical leaders and executives to communicate program status, escalate issues, and guide and influence strategic decision-making
Manage senior relationships and escalated issues with outsourced partners and suppliers, including setting expectations regarding deliverables, product quality, schedules, and costs
ensures that organization is effectively leveraging outsourced resources
Identify opportunities for and drive organizational initiatives and programs to support business process improvements and cost reductions

What we offer

Health & Wellbeing
Personal & Professional Development
Unconditional Inclusion

Fulltime

Director, Engineering

As an Engineering Director you will be responsible for the development and perfo...

Location

United States

Salary:

200000.00 - 225000.00 USD / Year

EnergyHub

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Hands on experience working with large complex systems, message queues, AWS (or other cloud platforms)
Demonstrated success managing multiple technical teams
Experience with a microservices environment
A track record of building relationships with internal and external stakeholders
Can read, write, and deploy code, even if you don’t do it as much lately
Passionate about technology and innovation
Strong written and verbal communication skills

Job Responsibility

Attract, mentor, lead & retain the multiple engineering managers and developers responsible for building and maintaining our system
Be an advocate for observability, reliability, equity and safety in all we do
Collaborate with the Product team to define our roadmap and surface growth opportunities
Work across the entire Engineering team to establish best practices, help identify problems and implement solutions
Define and build the team responsible for core applications in line with our overall company objectives
Work with Product and others in engineering to model the foundations for feature requests that open us up to new revenue or optimized fulfillment
Other duties as assigned

What we offer

100% paid medical for employees
401(k) with employer match
Casual environment
Flexibility to set your own schedule
Fully stocked fridge and pantry
Free Citi Bike membership
Secure bike rack
Gym subsidy
Paid parental leave
Education assistance program

Fulltime

Director of Platform Engineering

Checkr

Location:
United States , Denver ▼
San Francisco

Category:
IT - Software Development

Contract Type:
Not provided

Salary:

Job Description:

Job Responsibility:

Requirements:

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Job Posted:
February 16, 2026

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