Director of Engineering

QCi; Hoboken (NJ); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology solutions company is seeking a Director of Engineering to lead their engineering team. The role encompasses defining the engineering roadmap, ensuring project execution aligns with company goals, and fostering a high-performance culture. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of engineering experience, including significant leadership responsibility, and will possess strong communication and collaboration skills. This position is based in Hoboken, NJ, and offers an opportunity to shape innovative technological solutions.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of engineering experience in senior leadership.
• Proven experience leading distributed, high-performing engineering teams.
• Strong understanding of systems architecture and software engineering.
• Strong understanding of systems architecture, software engineering, and DevOps knowledge.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and decision-making skills.
• Experience in fast-paced, scaling environments (startups, tech-focused enterprises).

Responsibilities

• Define and drive the engineering roadmap in alignment with company goals.
• Oversee project execution, ensuring timelines and quality standards are met.
• Build and retain a world-class engineering team.
• Oversee project execution, ensuring delivery timelines, budget, and quality standards are met.
• Establish and enforce engineering best practices, coding standards, and quality assurance processes.
• Drive continuous improvement in development processes, tools, and systems.
• Build and retain a world-class engineering team by recruiting, developing, and retaining top talent.
• Promote a culture of ownership, innovation, and accountability.
• Conduct regular performance evaluations and set growth objectives.
• Partner closely with cross-functional teams of Tech leads, Product, Manufacturing and other teams to deliver cohesive product experiences.
• Represent engineering team in strategic planning, business reviews, and customer engagements as needed.
• Stay current with technology trends and evaluate their applicability to business needs.
• Make architectural decisions and oversee implementation of scalable, secure, and maintainable systems.
• Champion the use of modern technologies and development methodologies (e.g., Agile, CI/CD, DevSecOps).

Skills

Leadership

Technical guidance

Project execution

Team building

Communication skills

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering or Computer Science

Tools

CI/CD

DevSecOps

Agile

Job description

Job Title: Director of Engineering

Location: On Site - Hoboken NJ

Job Summary

The Director of Engineering leads the engineering team to deliver high-quality, innovative, and scalable technology solutions aligned with the company's strategic goals. This role balances technical depth with leadership excellence, fostering a high-performance engineering culture while ensuring timely and successful execution of engineering projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Leadership & Strategy
  • Define and drive the engineering roadmap in alignment with company goals.
  • Provide technical guidance, mentorship, and career development to engineering managers and engineers.
  • Collaborate with executive leadership, product, and operations to define priorities and scope.
• Execution & Delivery
  • Oversee project execution, ensuring delivery timelines, budget, and quality standards are met.
  • Establish and enforce engineering best practices, coding standards, and quality assurance processes.
  • Drive continuous improvement in development processes, tools, and systems.
• Team Building & Talent Development
  • Build and retain a world-class engineering team by recruiting, developing, and retaining top talent.
  • Promote a culture of ownership, innovation, and accountability.
  • Conduct regular performance evaluations and set growth objectives.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration
  • Partner closely with cross-functional teams of Tech leads, Product, Manufacturing and other teams to deliver cohesive product experiences.
  • Represent engineering team in strategic planning, business reviews, and customer engagements as needed.
• Technology Oversight
  • Stay current with technology trends and evaluate their applicability to business needs.
  • Make architectural decisions and oversee implementation of scalable, secure, and maintainable systems.
  • Champion the use of modern technologies and development methodologies (e.g., Agile, CI/CD, DevSecOps).

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
• 10+ years of engineering experience, including 3–5 years in a senior leadership role.
• Proven experience leading distributed, high-performing engineering teams.
• Strong understanding of systems architecture, software engineering, and development operations.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and decision-making skills.
• Experience working in a fast-paced, scaling environment (e.g., startups, tech-focused enterprises).

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with multiple engineering domains (FPGA, Embedded firmware, Software& applications, Electrical, Mechanical)
• Background in deep tech industry (FPGA, Quantum, Silicon Photonics).
• Familiarity with budget management and vendor negotiations.