Director of Engineering

Mondo; United States; On-site; USD 120,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Director of Engineering to enhance their Software Development Life Cycle processes. This strategic role involves leading engineering managers and ensuring efficient project delivery while fostering collaboration across departments. Ideal candidates will have extensive experience in software engineering and a proven track record in aligning technology with business objectives. The position offers a unique opportunity to drive process maturity and optimize workflows in a dynamic environment. If you are a proactive leader with a passion for engineering excellence, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in software engineering with 5+ years in leadership roles.
• Strong experience maturing and optimizing SDLC processes.

Responsibilities

• Drive engineering process maturity and oversee SDLC improvements.
• Lead and develop engineering managers for effective team execution.

Skills

Software Engineering

Leadership

SDLC Processes

Cross-Department Collaboration

Technical Acumen

Problem Solving

Tools

DevOps

Snowflake

Power BI

Job description

This range is provided by Mondo. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$120,000.00/yr - $140,000.00/yr

About the Role

We are seeking a Director of Engineering to drive the maturity of our Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) processes and lead engineering managers in delivering high-impact projects. This role is ideal for a strategic, process-driven leader who can align technology execution with business strategy while fostering cross-department collaboration. You will oversee engineering teams (10-20 people) and work closely with Product, QA, DevOps, and Data Engineering to optimize workflows and enhance delivery.

While this is not a hands-on coding role, a strong technical acumen and experience across the full engineering lifecycle are critical. This position requires someone who is proactive, able to stand their ground in discussions, and passionate about optimizing engineering execution.

Key Responsibilities

• Drive Engineering Process Maturity – Oversee and improve SDLC processes, ensuring efficiency in development, review, and deployment.
• Lead & Develop Engineering Managers – Ensure sprint execution, facilitate career growth, and support structured performance reviews.
• Cross-Department Collaboration – Partner with Product, QA, and DevOps to streamline engineering workflows and align technical strategy with business objectives.
• Optimize Delivery – Identify and implement optimal paths for technical and functional success in engineering projects.
• Minimal Coding Involvement – While coding may be required in rare instances, this role is primarily strategic and process-oriented.

Required Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in software engineering, with 5+ years in leadership roles managing engineering managers.
• Strong experience maturing and optimizing SDLC processes in a fast-paced environment.
• Proven ability to align engineering execution with business strategy and effectively communicate across departments.
• Experience managing 10-20 person teams, ensuring efficient sprint execution and team development.
• Technical background with familiarity in FE/BE development, DevOps, Snowflake, Power BI, and Data Engineering.
• Self-starter mentality – proactive, able to navigate challenges independently, and drive solutions forward.

Nice to Have

• Background in Manufacturing, Logistics, or Supply Chain industries.
• Experience in an entrepreneurial environment, scaling teams and processes.
• Experience with Generative AI use cases in engineering or product development.

Seniority level

Director

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Engineering and Information Technology

Industries

Staffing and Recruiting