Associate Director - Software Engineering

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Retirement plan matching

Hybrid work model

Job summary

Mobility Global is seeking an Associate Director of Software Engineering to lead a dynamic engineering team. You will balance player-coach responsibilities with hands-on contributions, overseeing the full software development lifecycle and building scalable data solutions and backend services.

The role requires guiding architecture decisions, driving modern deployment practices, and collaborating with cross-functional Agile teams in a hybrid in-office setting. A Bachelor's degree is preferred.

Qualifications

• 9+ years of experience building enterprise-scale software solutions.
• 2+ years of experience leading software engineering teams preferred.
• Strong background in backend development and data processing systems.
• Experience with cloud-based application development and modern data processing environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and grow a team of software engineers, balancing hands-on contribution with people leadership.
• Design, build, and maintain enterprise-scale applications, data solutions, and backend services.

Skills

Enterprise software

Team leadership

Backend development

Data processing

Cloud platforms

APIs

Distributed systems

Agile collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/Engineering

Tools

AWS

Azure

GCP

CI/CD tooling

Docker/Kubernetes

Job description

Associate Director Software Engineering

Why Mobility Global? At Mobility Global, our mission is to provide the trusted information that helps billions of people build, sell, and own vehicles with confidence. As we shape the next generation of automotive intelligence through innovation, AI, and industry-leading data, we're creating new opportunities for our customers, our business, and our people. Founded in 2012, automotiveMastermind, a part of Mobility Global, is the automotive industry's trusted data and technology provider. The company drives greater salesperson efficiency through its use of Actionable Intelligence and personalized experience. Through a combination of behavioral predictive analytics, targeted marketing outreach, and expert consulting, automotiveMastermind empowers dealers and OEMs to seamlessly blend data and intelligence with personalized insights. 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.

What You'll Do

• 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.

What We're Looking For

• 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.

This is a hybrid role with in‑office expectations determined by location and subject to change based on evolving business needs.

The anticipated annual base salary range for this position is $131,347 to $170,000. Actual compensation within this range will be determined based on a variety of factors, including geographic location, relevant experience, skills, qualifications, and internal equity considerations.

What's In It for You

• Competitive compensation package, including base salary and incentive opportunities where applicable.
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits for employees and eligible dependents.
• Retirement savings programs, including company matching contributions where available.

For more information on benefits, please check out our benefits-summary .

Equal Opportunity Employer Mobility Global is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diverse perspectives and are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where everyone is respected, supported, and empowered to succeed. We provide reasonable accommodations throughout the hiring process and employment for qualified individuals with disabilities.

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.