Associate Director - Software Engineering

Automotivemastermind; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 131,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual incentive plan

Company benefits

Hybrid work model

Job summary

Mobility in New York is seeking an experienced Associate Director of Software Engineering to lead a data engineering-focused team. This hands-on role balances people leadership with active coding on enterprise-scale data solutions, backend services, and cloud-based applications.

You will guide architecture, drive Agile delivery across cross-functional teams, and mentor engineers while advancing performance, automation, and AI-enabled initiatives.

Qualifications

• 9+ years of experience building enterprise-scale software solutions.
• 2+ years leading software engineering teams.
• Backend development and data processing systems experience.
• Data engineering and integration expertise.
• Cloud-based development on GCP/AWS/Azure.
• APIs, distributed systems, containers, and CI/CD expertise.
• Familiarity with AI concepts and large language models.
• Strong communication and leadership skills.
• Bachelor's degree or higher in CS/Engineering or related field.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of software engineers, fostering excellence and learning.
• Coach and develop engineers through feedback and technical leadership.
• Hands-on development with enterprise-scale data solutions and backend services.
• Drive scalable data integration and service-oriented architectures.
• Manage Agile delivery across distributed teams.
• Promote automated testing, performance optimization, and modern deployment.
• Bridge business objectives with technical execution and stakeholder communication.

Skills

Data Engineering

Team Leadership

Hands-on Coding

Cloud Platforms

Agile

Communication

Mentorship

Distributed Systems

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

AWS

GCP

Azure

Job description

Data Engineering - Associate Director Software Engineering Hybrid New York-Based Role (currently 2 days per week in office) Overview

We are seeking an experienced, hands-on Associate Director Software Engineering to lead a dynamic engineering team. In this role, you will serve as a player-coach, balancing team leadership and mentorship with hands-on technical contributions. You will oversee the full software development lifecycle, build scalable data solutions and backend services, and collaborate closely with cross-functional Agile teams. If you have a strong background in data engineering, cloud-based application development, and a passion for emerging technologies including AI and large language models, we want to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities

• Team Leadership & Mentorship Lead, guide, and mentor a team of software engineers, fostering a culture of technical excellence, innovation, and continuous learning.
• Support the growth and development of team members through coaching, feedback, and technical leadership.
• Hands-On Development Partner with the engineering team to design, develop, and maintain enterprise-scale applications, data solutions, and backend services. Contribute to architecture decisions and technical implementations.
• Architecture & Integration Drive the design and implementation of scalable application and data integration solutions. Support the development of service-oriented and distributed application architectures.
• Agile Delivery Manage projects throughout the full development lifecycle within an Agile environment. Collaborate effectively with cross-functional stakeholders and geographically distributed teams.
• Quality & Deployment Promote engineering best practices, including automated testing, performance optimization, code quality, and continuous delivery processes. Support modern software deployment and operational excellence initiatives.
• Stakeholder Communication Serve as a bridge between business objectives and technical execution. Communicate complex technical concepts effectively to both technical and non-technical audiences.

Qualifications

• Experience 9+ years of experience building enterprise-scale software solutions. 2+ years of experience leading software engineering teams preferred.
• Technical Leadership Proven ability and willingness to contribute hands-on while managing and mentoring engineers. Experience leading the design and delivery of scalable applications and data solutions.
• Software Engineering Strong background in backend application development and data processing systems. Experience building high-performance, scalable services and enterprise applications.
• Data & Integration Experience in data engineering, systems integration, or software development. Familiarity with relational and non-relational database technologies.
• Cloud & Data Platforms Experience with cloud-based application development and modern data processing environments (GCP, AWS, Azure). Knowledge of data integration, workflow automation, distributed computing, and scalable data platforms.
• APIs & Distributed Systems Experience designing and consuming APIs. Familiarity with distributed systems, containerized applications, infrastructure automation and modern application deployment practices.
• DevOps & Quality Practices Experience with source control systems, CI/CD processes, automated testing, and quality assurance frameworks. Strong understanding of Test-Driven Development (TDD), debugging practices, and performance optimization.
• AI & Emerging Technologies Familiarity with AI concepts, large language models, prompt engineering, and AI application development.
• Agile Collaboration Experience working within Agile software development environments. Ability to collaborate with cross-functional and geographically distributed teams.
• Communication & Leadership Strong communication, problem-solving, and stakeholder management skills. Passion for technology and continuous improvement.
• Education Bachelor's degree or higher in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field preferred.

Compensation & Benefits

• Anticipated base salary range: $131,347 - $170,000 , depending on location, experience, and qualifications.
• Eligible for participation in an annual incentive plan.
• Eligible for company benefits.
• Additional information can be found at: https://mobilityglobalbenefits.com/ourbenefits

If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you'll enjoy your career with us! It is the policy of Mobility to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, Mobility will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.