Director Software Engineering (Gen AI)

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The Director of Software Engineering role is responsible for the success and growth of one of the core technical units within the organization. They need to be able to foster innovation within the team and collaborate with senior leadership from both product and engineering to achieve the organization's business initiatives.

• Executes deliverables through subordinate managers and ensures projects are completed on time and within predefined requirements and budgets.
• Accountable for team performance within assigned projects.
• Serves as subject matter expertise on multiplatform applications and determines course of action under the direction of systems leadership.
• Directs the system development lifecycle including the design, coding, testing, documentation, maintenance, and support of proprietary and purchased software systems and applications.
• Recommends innovation and improvement to policy or procedures. Has the latitude to make decisions affecting mid to long-term operational results.
• Develops long and short-term business strategies.
• Responsible for managing operating costs and budget and makes decisions on pay, performance, appraisals, schedules, discipline and hiring.

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in related field or an equivalent combination of professional experience and/or training required
• 10+ years of experience in software development
• 4+ years successfully managing a team(s), including developing, motivating, and directing people as they work.
• Ability to manage a leadership pipeline by mentoring subordinate managers and nurturing team members.

This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications of the job.  The employer has the right to revise this job description at any time.   You will be evaluated in part based on your performance of the responsibilities and/or tasks listed in this job description.   You may be required perform other duties that are not included on this job description. The job description is not a contract for employment, and either you or the employer may terminate employment at any time, for any reason, as per terms and conditions of your employment contract.

We are an equal opportunity employer with a commitment to diversity.  All individuals, regardless of personal characteristics, are encouraged to apply.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, pregnancy, religion, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable state or local law.