Associate Director - Software Engineering

Automotivemastermind Inc; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 131,347 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual incentive plan

Company benefits

Job summary

Mobility seeks an experienced, hands-on Associate Director Software Engineering to lead a NY-based engineering team. You will balance mentorship with active coding across data solutions and backend services, guiding architecture decisions and delivery in an Agile environment.

You will collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders, drive scalable data platforms, and explore AI and large language models to shape enterprise software.

Qualifications

• 9+ years building enterprise-scale software solutions and 2+ years leading software engineering teams.
• Proven ability to contribute hands-on while mentoring engineers and delivering scalable applications.
• Experience designing data solutions, APIs, and distributed systems in cloud environments.
• Strong background in backend development, data processing, and modern SDLC practices.
• Familiarity with AI concepts, large language models, and advanced analytics.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and grow a software engineering team.
• Hands-on design, development, and maintenance of enterprise-scale apps and data solutions.
• Drive scalable architectures and data integration across services.
• Manage Agile delivery and collaborate with cross-functional teams.
• Promote best practices in testing, deployment, and quality assurance.
• Communicate complex technical concepts to stakeholders.

Skills

Team Leadership

Hands-On Development

Architecture & Integration

Agile Delivery

Quality & Deployment

Stakeholder Communication

Cloud & Data Platforms

APIs & Distributed Systems

DevOps & Testing

AI & Emerging Technologies

Agile Collaboration

Communication & Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field

Tools

GCP

AWS

Azure

CI/CD

Docker

Kubernetes

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.

Work Authorization

This position is open to applicants who are currently authorized to work in the United States and will not require employer sponsorship now or in the future.

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

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.

Mobility delivers Essential Intelligence® that shapes decision making.

We provide the world’s leading organizations with the right data, connected technologies and expertise they need to move ahead.

As part of our team, you’ll help solve complex challenges that equip businesses, governments and individuals with the knowledge to adapt to a changing economic landscape.