Director of Engineering - New York

Career Launch; New York (NY); Sur place; USD 200 000 - 310 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Career Launch seeks a Director of Engineering in New York to lead senior teams and own architecture for reliable software platforms. You will align engineering work with product and business goals, delivering scalable systems and driving technical excellence.

The role requires a track record of shipping complex software, clear communication, and the ability to guide initiatives across product, data, design, and go-to-market teams.

Qualifications

• Proven record of shipping and operating complex software in a senior engineering role.
• Strong system design and written communication skills.
• Experience working across product and business functions in fast-moving environments.
• Authorized to work in the United States for the employer without misrepresentation.

Responsabilités

• Lead engineering managers and teams for major product and platform outcomes.
• Own architecture and technical decisions for high-impact products.
• Translate business goals into pragmatic engineering plans and milestones.
• Build, review, and improve production systems with focus on reliability, security, and performance.
• Raise engineering standards through design reviews, documentation, testing, and operational discipline.
• Mentor engineers and improve cross-functional collaboration.
• Use metrics and incident learning to prioritize technical investments and reduce risk.

Connaissances

System design

Technical judgment

Cross-functional collaboration

Leadership

Description du poste

Career Launch is accepting applications for Director of Engineering opportunities with partner employers in New York. Career Launch works with experienced professionals seeking full-time roles and gives partner recruiters one profile to review across relevant searches.

The specific employer, team, work arrangement, interview process, and final compensation are disclosed before a candidate is submitted to an employer.

The role

These searches are for senior professionals who can lead the design and delivery of reliable software systems used by growing technology companies. The strongest candidates combine functional depth with ownership, executive communication, and a record of measurable results.

What you may own

• Lead engineering managers and teams responsible for major product and platform outcomes.
• Own architecture and technical decisions for high-impact products and platform capabilities.
• Translate business and product goals into pragmatic engineering plans and milestones.
• Build, review, and improve production systems with attention to reliability, security, and performance.
• Raise engineering standards through design reviews, documentation, testing, and operational discipline.
• Mentor engineers and improve collaboration across product, data, design, and go-to-market teams.
• Use metrics and incident learning to prioritize technical investment and reduce recurring risk.

What we are looking for

• A record of shipping and operating complex software in a senior engineering role.
• Strong system design, technical judgment, and written communication.
• Experience working across product and business functions in a fast-moving environment.
• Ability to lead ambiguous work from initial problem definition through production results.
• Experience coaching peers or leading technical programs without relying on formal authority.
• Authorization to work in the United States for the employer without misrepresenting work status.

Compensation and location

The anticipated base salary range across represented Director of Engineering searches in New York is $200,000 to $310,000 per year. Final compensation depends on the employer, scope, level, experience, and work arrangement and may include bonus, commission, or equity where applicable.

Equal opportunity

Career Launch and Career Launch evaluate candidates without regard to protected characteristics under applicable law. Hiring decisions are made by the applicable partner employer.