Director of Engineering

PDQ Deploy; Utah; Remote; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading tech company in Utah seeks a Director of Engineering to enhance product-focused engineering teams. The role encompasses leading cross-functional teams, mentoring engineers, and driving alignment in a distributed environment while fostering a strong engineering culture. Exceptional leadership and depth in software engineering are crucial for this position.

Benefits

4-Day Work Week

Professional Development Support

100% Premium Medical Coverage

Equity

Flexible Paid Time Off Policy

Health Savings Account

Quarterly Company Values Award

Qualifications

• 10+ years in software engineering.
• 3+ years in senior engineering leadership role managing 40+ engineers.
• Experience leading distributed teams across multiple time zones.

Responsibilities

• Lead and grow cross-functional engineering teams.
• Foster ownership and psychological safety in a remote setting.
• Mentor engineers on architecture, design, and SDLC.

Skills

Software Engineering

Leadership

Agile Methodologies

Collaboration

Problem Solving

Job description

About PDQ

PDQ, founded in Salt Lake City, UT, USA, makes device management simple, secure, andPrettyDamnQuick through our products Deploy, Inventory, Connect, Detect, SimpleMDM and SmartDeploy. IT teams use our products to reduce complexity, improve efficiency, and enhance control in their unique environments. We are backed by TA Associates and Berkshire Partners, top-tier global private equity firms.

PDQ's Core Values: Honesty, Ownership, Collaboration and Improvement

Job Description:

Before you apply, please note:

• At this time, qualified candidates for this role may reside in any of the following US states: AR, AZ, CO, CT, FL, GA, ID, IL, IN, KY, MD, MI, MN, MO, NC, NH, OK, OR, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, WI.

We are looking for a Director of Engineering reporting to our CTO to lead and scale product-focused engineering teams in a dynamic, fast-paced SaaS environment. You will be a key leader in a company with multiple products, helping drive innovation, delivery, and cohesion across teams and time zones. You will foster a strong engineering culture that values growth, quality, ownership, and product excellence. Successful candidates have deep experience using a variety of programming languages and frameworks, exceptional leadership skills and a strong understanding of engineering trends.

What you'll be doing:

• Champion engineering excellence and continuous development, cornerstones of our team culture.
• Lead and grow multiple cross-functional engineering teams, fostering ownership, psychological safety, and connection in a remote, distributed setting.
• Mentor engineers and managers across experience levels on architecture, design, SDLC, testing, and productivity.
• Partner with Product, Design, Data, and Customer teams to predictably deliver roadmap priorities that balance features, technical quality, and platform evolution.
• Drive alignment across product teams within the portfolio to ensure architectural cohesion, knowledge sharing, and scalable practices.
• Establish and evolve feedback loops, rituals, and team operating models to improve delivery flow and team health.
• Promote ongoing technical learning, exploration of emerging technologies, and modern practices.
• Define and report team KPIs, goals, and progress to leadership and external stakeholders.
• Shape long-term platform and infrastructure strategy with a focus on stability, security, and developer experience.

We're looking for people who have:

• 10+ years in software engineering, including 3+ years in a senior engineering leadership role managing 40+ engineers.
• Proven success scaling teams delivering high-growth PLG SaaS products.
• Experience leading distributed teams across multiple time zones.
• Demonstrated ability to attract, develop, and retain top engineering talent.
• Deep hands-on experience in both backend and frontend development, with a solid understanding of software architecture.
• Strong familiarity with Agile, Kanban, or Shape Up methodologies.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills across technical, product, and go-to-market stakeholders.
• Track record of quickly learning and applying modern technologies and frameworks.
• Passion for building culture, community, and alignment in remote-first teams.
• Familiar with few of the following technologies:

PDQ offers all of the great perks and benefits you'd expect from working at a very cool tech company, and even some you might not expect, including:

• 4-Day Work Week
• Managers who champion professional development
• 100% Premium Coverage for medical, dental and vision for you and your dependents
• 100% Premium Coverage for Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, Life, and AD&D Insurance
• Equity
• Company Match of the first 6% of your employee deferrals
• Flexible Paid Time Off Policy that treats you like the adult that you are
• Health Savings Account (HSA) and wellness incentives
• Quarterly Company Values Award (team member nominated)

PDQ is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and do not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, color, age, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, military or veteran status, genetic information, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, provincial, state, or local law. If you would like to request reasonable accommodation for a medical condition or disability during any part of the application process, please contact [e-mail].

The majority of PDQ's full-time roles do not qualify for sponsorship of employment visas such as the H-1B visa. This applies to scenarios where a candidate might possess temporary work authorization during their schooling or after graduation (e.g., CPT, OPT), but would require H-1B visa sponsorship within a few years of employment to retain eligibility for employment.