Director of Software Engineering & Cybersecurity

Saab, Inc.; Village of East Syracuse (NY); On-site; USD 189,000 - 255,100; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, vision, and dental insurance

Generous paid time off

401(k) with employer contributions

Tuition assistance

Employee stock purchase opportunities

Job summary

Saab, Inc. is looking for a Director of Software Engineering in East Syracuse, NY. This role will lead the Software and Cybersecurity organization, managing teams to deliver high-quality software products.

The successful candidate will have extensive experience in engineering leadership, particularly in regulated industries, and will be responsible for aligning engineering strategy with business goals while fostering a high-performing culture.

Qualifications

• 18+ years of experience in a technical/engineering environment with leadership experience.
• Proven record in building high-performing engineering functions.
• Demonstrated experience in software development and cybersecurity best practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead and scale the Software Engineering organization to meet objectives.
• Collaborate with senior leadership to align engineering plans with business strategy.
• Recruit and manage engineering talent.

Skills

Leadership in engineering management

Software development lifecycle knowledge

Experience in object-oriented design

Proficiency in C/C++ and Java

Familiarity with Agile and Waterfall methodologies

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related

Master's degree preferred

Tools

VS Code

Git

DOORS

Job description

Saab, Inc. is looking for a Director of Software Engineering in East Syracuse, NY. This role will lead the Software and Cybersecurity organization, managing teams to deliver high-quality software products.

The successful candidate will have extensive experience in engineering leadership, particularly in regulated industries, and will be responsible for aligning engineering strategy with business goals while fostering a high-performing culture.