Director of Engineering

Elios Talent; United States; On-site; USD 140,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering consulting firm is seeking a Senior/Director-level Onshore Engineer responsible for overseeing engineering outputs and ensuring client satisfaction. The role requires a blend of technical expertise and strong communication skills within a fast-paced environment. Candidates should have a robust consulting background and experience in large, multi-workstream programs. This position is full-time, located in the United States.

Qualifications

• Strong consulting background with proven ability to manage both technical delivery and client interaction.
• Experience with large, multi-workstream programs.
• Technical foundation in engineering: able to read, troubleshoot, and contribute to code.
• Fluent, confident communicator who can present clearly to leadership and client stakeholders.
• Adaptable and resilient in dynamic project environments.
• Familiarity with Bayesian statistical modeling outputs and their impact on downstream systems.
• Exposure to AI/ML and Agentic AI solutions is a strong plus.

Responsibilities

• Partner with program leads and consultants to align technical delivery with business goals.
• Troubleshoot and build alongside engineers when needed, ensuring program-wide quality.
• Confidently communicate with clients and consulting partners, providing clear technical insight.
• Maintain program stability when priorities shift, standing firm on technical direction when necessary.
• Contribute to exploration of Agentic AI features and integration opportunities.

Skills

Consulting background

Technical delivery management

Client interaction

Engineering knowledge

Communication skills

Adaptability

Familiarity with Bayesian modeling

Exposure to AI/ML

Job description

Overview

Senior / Director Onshore Engineer — Onshore engineering role with consulting experience preferred.

Highlights

• Lead and troubleshoot across multiple engineering workstreams
• Onshore role — consulting experience strongly preferred

Role Summary

We are seeking a Senior/Director-level Onshore Engineer with consulting experience to support a large-scale program spanning Data Engineering, Modeling, MLE, App Engineering, and DevOps. This role requires a mix of hands-on technical depth, program-level visibility, and client-facing communication skills.

You’ll collaborate directly with project leadership, oversee cross-functional engineering outputs, and help steer program priorities in a fast-moving environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Partner with program leads and consultants to align technical delivery with business goals.
• Troubleshoot and build alongside engineers when needed, ensuring program-wide quality.
• Confidently communicate with clients and consulting partners, providing clear technical insight.
• Maintain program stability when priorities shift, standing firm on technical direction when necessary.
• Contribute to exploration of Agentic AI features and integration opportunities.

Core Skills & Experience

• Strong consulting background, with proven ability to manage both technical delivery and client interaction.
• Experience with large, multi-workstream programs.
• Technical foundation in engineering: able to read, troubleshoot, and contribute to code.
• Fluent, confident communicator who can present clearly to leadership and client stakeholders.
• Adaptable and resilient in dynamic project environments.
• Familiarity with Bayesian statistical modeling outputs and their impact on downstream systems.
• Exposure to AI/ML and Agentic AI solutions a strong plus.

Why This Role

This is a high-impact, client-facing leadership role where you’ll bridge strategy and execution. You’ll be the technical anchor across multiple teams, helping drive clarity, stability, and innovation in a fast-paced program.

Details

• Seniority level: Director
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Engineering, Design, and Management
• Industries: IT System Custom Software Development, Software Development, IT Services and IT Consulting

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