Dir, Product & Software Engineering-Cloud

OpenTalent; United States; On-site; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

OpenTalent is seeking a Director of Product & Software Engineering, Cloud, to lead cloud strategy, modernization, and the full software development lifecycle for our SaaS products. You will drive automation, security, and cost optimization while guiding high‑performing teams.

You will collaborate with senior executives and cross-functional partners to align cloud initiatives with business goals and ensure scalable, secure customer value delivery across platforms.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of cloud security, data architecture, compliance frameworks (GDPR, SOC 2) and observability tools (Prometheus).

Responsibilities

• Defines and executes cloud engineering strategy aligned with overall cloud and SaaS product goals, ensuring integration with the company’s technology roadmap and business objectives
• Implements Infrastructure-As-Code (IaC), DevOps, and CI/CD pipelines to automate and optimize cloud operations and software delivery
• Identifies and implements product performance metrics, proactive optimization strategies, and establishes observability and KPIs for continuous improvement
• Partners on operations practices for cloud cost management and forecasting, manages departmental budget, and optimizes resource allocation including oversight of third-party vendors and outsourced engineering work
• Leads and develops engineering teams, manages multiple concurrent projects, and oversees talent management (recruitment, coaching, performance evaluation, succession planning)
• Partners and collaborates with product, architecture, engineering, and cross-functional teams to integrate cloud solutions into SaaS offerings and ensure alignment with business and technical objectives
• Champions innovation and the adoption of emerging technologies, methodologies, and best practices in cloud software development, including robust testing and quality assurance for reliable, scalable solutions
• Directs cloud-based software engineering across the full development lifecycle, including end-to-end release management to ensure efficient, reliable delivery of cloud products
• Establishes and enforces policies, procedures, and standards for high-quality software products, including disaster recovery, backup, and data protection

Skills

Cloud security

Data architecture

Compliance frameworks

Observability (Prometheus)

Tools

Prometheus

Job description

Overview

As Director of Product & Software Engineering, Cloud, you lead the strategic direction and execution of our cloud-based software initiatives, driving innovation and engineering excellence across high-performing teams. You will collaborate with senior executives and cross-functional partners to align cloud strategies with business objectives, ensuring our SaaS products are scalable, secure, and deliver exceptional customer value. In this pivotal role, you will champion modernization, automation, and cost optimization, implement DevOps and CI/CD best practices, and oversee the full software development lifecycle—from concept to release.

You will inspire and develop engineering talent, foster a culture of continuous improvement, and integrate emerging technologies to keep our platforms resilient and future-ready. Your leadership will be instrumental in shaping our cloud transformation, optimizing resources, and delivering measurable impact for our organization and customers.

Responsibilities

• Defines and executes cloud engineering strategy aligned with overall cloud and SaaS product goals, ensuring integration with the company’s technology roadmap and business objectives
• Implements Infrastructure-As-Code (IaC), DevOps, and CI/CD pipelines to automate and optimize cloud operations and software delivery
• Identifies and implements product performance metrics, proactive optimization strategies, and establishes observability and KPIs for continuous improvement
• Partners on operations practices for cloud cost management and forecasting, manages departmental budget, and optimizes resource allocation including oversight of third-party vendors and outsourced engineering work
• Leads and develops engineering teams, manages multiple concurrent projects, and oversees talent management (recruitment, coaching, performance evaluation, succession planning)
• Partners and collaborates with product, architecture, engineering, and cross-functional teams to integrate cloud solutions into SaaS offerings and ensure alignment with business and technical objectives
• Champions innovation and the adoption of emerging technologies, methodologies, and best practices in cloud software development, including robust testing and quality assurance for reliable, scalable solutions
• Directs cloud-based software engineering across the full development lifecycle, including end-to-end release management to ensure efficient, reliable delivery of cloud products
• Establishes and enforces policies, procedures, and standards for high-quality software products, including disaster recovery, backup, and data protection

Qualifications

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Strong understanding of cloud security, data architecture, compliance frameworks (GDPR, SOC 2), and observability tools (Prometheus,