Director, Engineering

RCX Sports; Roswell (GA); Remote; USD 130,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in youth sports is seeking a Director of Engineering to oversee software development and lead a high-performing engineering team. This role focuses on aligning technology with business goals, improving system reliability, and fostering a collaborative team culture. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in software engineering and proven leadership skills, contributing to the company's growth and innovation.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits & insurance plans

Health & wellness expense reimbursement

401k retirement savings with company matching

Casual dress code

Unlimited PTO and paid Parental Leave

Work equipment provided

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in software engineering, with at least 2-3 years in a leadership role.
• Expertise in backend development, cloud infrastructure, and database management.

Responsibilities

• Ensure high-quality code, scalable architecture, and reliable systems.
• Mentor and develop engineering talent while aligning tech with business goals.

Skills

Leadership

Problem Solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Master's degree in Computer Science

Tools

PHP

Python

Java

Node.js

Job description

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RCX Sports is experiencing an explosive phase of growth, expanding its impact on youth sports across the country and into new international markets. Through a platform-driven approach, we empower a growing network of League Operators to deliver safe, organized, and—most importantly—fun recreational league experiences across NFL FLAG, MLS GO, Jr. NBA Leagues, NHL Street, and emerging pilot programs. Our evolving platform model is designed to provide League Operators with the resources, training, technology, and support they need to enhance and expand the youth sports experience at scale.

The Director, Engineering plays a crucial role in aligning technology with business goals by ensuring efficient, scalable, and high-quality software development. By leading a high-performing engineering team, this role directly contributes to faster product innovation, improved system reliability, and overall business scalability, helping the company stay competitive in the market.

You will be responsible for overseeing the technical direction, development, and delivery of software projects within the engineering team. They work closely with senior engineers, developers, and cross-functional teams to ensure high-quality code, scalable architectures, and efficient software development practices.

Job Responsibilities:

1. Driving Technical Excellence: Ensures high-quality code, scalable architecture, and reliable systems to improve performance and reduce downtime.
2. Enhancing Product Development Speed: Uses agile methods and DevOps practices to speed up development and deliver products faster.
3. Mentoring and Developing Talent: Strengthens the engineering team through leadership, technical guidance, and career development, promoting innovation and efficiency.
4. Aligning Tech with Business Goals: Partners with product management to create technical solutions that support business needs and drive company growth.
5. Improving System Scalability & Security: Builds infrastructure and software that grows with user demand while maintaining security and meeting compliance standards.
6. Development & Quality: Set and maintain best practices for software development, deployment, and testing.
7. Strategic Leadership: Work with product management and stakeholders to create business-aligned technical solutions.
8. Technical Planning: Guide architectural decisions and technical planning to ensure systems stay maintainable as they grow.
9. System Oversight: Track and improve system performance, security, and reliability.
10. Team Culture: Foster a collaborative and inclusive work environment that encourages professional development, teamwork, and innovation among staff members.
11. Continuous Improvement: Foster a culture of continuous improvement by soliciting feedback from team members and stakeholders. Implement best practices in team management and goal execution, driving innovation in processes and strategies.

Education & Experience:

• Minimum: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related technical field.
• Preferred: Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related discipline, or equivalent industry experience with proven leadership in software development.
• 7+ years of experience in software engineering, with at least 2-3 years in a leadership role.
• Expertise in backend development, cloud infrastructure, and database management.
• Strong proficiency in programming languages such as PHP, Python, Java, or Node.js.
• Experience with Agile methodologies and DevOps best practices.
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills.

Additional Position Details:

• Travel: Less than 10% of the time
• Work Schedule: Monday to Friday (occasional nights and weekends)
• Work Location: Remote
• Reports to: Vice President of Program Strategy and Experience
• Supervisory Responsibilities: Will oversee full-time direct reports

Benefits & Perks:

• Stay Healthy: Enroll in comprehensive benefits & insurance plans with no waiting period
• Be Well: Expense up to $65 per month for health & wellness
• Maximize Savings: Contribute to your 401k retirement savings with company matching
• Be Comfortable: Enjoy a relaxed casual dress code
• Take Time: Enjoy a variety of time off benefits including Unlimited PTO and paid Parental Leave
• Stay Connected: Work equipment (laptop and monitor) provided by RCX Sports plus, expense up to $350 towards the purchase of a personal use laptop, tablet, or computer

RCX Sports is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. It is our policy to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and team members without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, citizenship, veteran status, genetic information or any other protected status. We will make reasonable accommodations when necessary for team members and applicants with disabilities or handicaps, provided the individual is otherwise qualified to perform the job's essential functions. If you require an accommodation, please contact Human Resources.