Director, Digital Software Engineering - Remote

Harley-Davidson Motor Company; Davidson (NC); Remote; USD 162,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Director of Digital Software Engineering to lead their innovative team. This remote position offers the flexibility to work from anywhere while overseeing the development of cutting-edge digital products. The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience in software architecture and engineering management, driving the team towards excellence in product delivery and innovation. With a commitment to fostering an inclusive culture, this role provides a unique opportunity to shape the future of digital engineering within a storied brand. Join a dynamic environment where your leadership will make a significant impact on the organization and its products.

Benefits

Annual bonus programs

Health insurance benefits

401k program

Onsite fitness centers

Employee discounts on products

Qualifications

• 10+ years in product architecture and development.
• 5+ years in Engineering Management and leading teams.

Responsibilities

• Define technical requirements and systems architecture.
• Attract and retain high-performing engineering talent.
• Ensure compliance with security and privacy regulations.

Skills

Software Architecture

Engineering Management

Analytical Skills

Problem-Solving Skills

Object-Oriented Programming (Java/J2EE)

Microservices Frameworks

Application Security

DevOps

Cloud Infrastructure Services

Generative AI

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science

Master's Degree or Advanced Degree

Tools

Azure

AWS

AEM

Node.JS

Job description

Director, Digital Software Engineering - Remote

Location: Remote, WI, US

Auto req ID: 26917
Title: Director, Digital Software Engineering - Remote
Job Function: Digital
Company: Harley-Davidson Motor Company
Full or Part-Time: Full Time

At Harley-Davidson, we are building more than machines. It’s our passion and commitment to continue the evolution of this storied brand, and heighten the desirability of the Harley-Davidson experience. We maximize employee flexibility and well-being through a virtual mindset that supports our highly distributed, global workforce.

This remote role is not tightly linked to a physical location and provides flexibility in where, when and how you accomplish your work. Remote employees are expected to have a dedicated, quiet and distraction-free work space and an internet connection that’s sufficient for completing their job remotely.

Job Summary

Reporting to Head of Digital Products and Software Engineering, the Director of Software Engineering is a proven leader who will lead the digital software engineering team for Harley-Davidson across our Omni-channel initiatives. The Director will hire and lead net new talent into HD, including data engineers, DevOps, and other digital engineering professionals.

Job Responsibilities

• Define technical requirements and systems architecture with clarity on feasibility, time, cost, and impact.
• Attract and retain a team of high performing engineers.
• Establish an engineering culture emphasizing innovation, growth, and development.
• Ensure all internal processes and external services comply with security and privacy regulations.
• Define and implement a consistent and repeatable process for quality assurance across all areas of organization and product build.
• Identify opportunities and challenges in the marketplace, with constant evaluation of technological advancements and innovation.
• Understand software delivery in a startup environment balanced with the rigor needed for sustainable and maintainable products.

The successful Director of Software Engineering should have:

• 10+ years architecting & building products from pre-launch through maturity.
• A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited educational institution in a technical discipline (Computer Science, Electrical Engineering) required– M.S. or other advanced degree preferred.
• 5+ years in an Engineering Management role with experience in launching digital products.
• 5+ years leading Software Engineering teams.
• Experience scaling products, overseeing their build from MVP to mass scale.
• Experience with building service-based architecture including use of micro services frameworks.
• Good understanding of application security and regulatory compliance.
• Strong knowledge of DevOps and cloud infrastructure services (Azure, AWS, etc.)
• Very strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Hands-on skills in one or more object-oriented programming languages (Java/J2EE preferred).
• Knowledge of AEM, Headless E-commerce, Java, Node.JS, REST, JSON, HTTP, DevOps tool chains a plus.
• Familiar with Generative AI capabilities and AI-enabled code generation.

Harley-Davidson is an equal opportunity employer that continues to build a culture of inclusion, belonging and equity through our commitment to attracting and retaining diverse talent from all backgrounds, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, gender identity, age, disability, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

The pay range shown represents the national average pay range for this role. Your pay may be more or less than the stated range and is dependent on your geographic location and level of experience.

We offer an inclusive compensation package for all full-time salaried employees including, but not limited to, annual bonus programs, health insurance benefits, a 401k program, onsite fitness centers and employee stores, employee discounts on products and accessories, and more.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States.

Direct Reports: Yes
Travel Required: 0 - 10%
Pay Range: 162,400 - 249,900
Visa Sponsorship: This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship
Relocation: This position is not eligible for relocation assistance

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