Engineering Director - Tax Product Development

BDO USA, Llp; New York, Northern (NY, KY); Hybrid; USD 210,000 - 325,000; Full time

Job summary

BDO USA, LLP is seeking an Engineering Director, Product Technical Lead to drive cloud-based tax product engineering. You will lead cross-functional teams, shape architecture, and partner with global IT to deploy scalable solutions.

A strong background in AI, cloud platforms, and security is required to deliver high-quality products. You will collaborate with tax leadership and product management, while mentoring teams and ensuring governance across DT&I and international affiliates.

Qualifications

• Leads product engineering strategy for cloud-based tax products.
• Oversees architecture, security, governance, and deployment of global solutions.
• Experience delivering enterprise/SaaS products in tax or accounting domain.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute development strategy for cloud-based tax products for multiple service lines.
• Guide technology architecture and product design to ensure scalable, secure solutions.
• Lead and develop cross-disciplinary teams across global locations.

Skills

Leadership

Product Strategy

Cloud Computing

AI/GenAI

Security

Agile Methodologies

Global Teams

Tax/Accounting domain

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM

Ten years of experience in technology

Tools

Azure

AWS

GCP

OpenAI

Anthropic

DevOps CI/CD

Docker

Kubernetes

SQL

NoSQL

Job description

New York, NY, United States and 16 more

Job Description

Job Summary:

The Engineering Director, Product TechnicalLead is responsible for product engineering for cloud-based solutions for a Tax service line, includingPartnership,Corporate,Indirect,andStrategicTaxServiceswithinBDO.Thisrolefocusesonaclient-centricengineeringmindsettodeliverhigh-qualityandscalablesolutionsasthesoftwareengineeringdeliveryleaderforproductdevelopmentandinnovationwithinBDOTax.

Job Duties:

• Collaborates with senior tax leadership and Product Management leaders to define and execute development strategy for cloud-based taxproducts fora specific service linefor e.g. Partnership, Corporateand StrategicTax Services
• Oversees the technology strategy including architecture, engineering, product design and development within a DT&I product portfolio, ensuringalignmentwithcompanygoalsanddeliveryofhigh-qualitysolutions
• Developsand maintains standards, processes,andprocedurestoensure productqualityand businessvalue

Product TeamLeadership

• Designs, builds and leads technology development teams with professionals who can excel in a cross-disciplinary environment, fostering acultureofinnovation,excellence,andaccountability
• Drives thegrowthandprofessionaldevelopment ofteammembers,strategically determiningresource andstaffingneeds
• Collaborates with BDO National IT regarding governance, infrastructure and security, and with BDO Global and BDO international member firmsinthecreation,maintenanceanddeploymentofglobalsolutions

ProductDevelopment,Architecture&Engineering

• Designs, builds, and leads cross-disciplinary technology agile development teams, fostering a culture of innovation, excellence, and accountability
• Collaborates with BDO National IT regarding governance, infrastructure, and security, and with BDO Global and international member firms for global solutions deployment
• Oversees the development of product portfolios, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, and meet quality standards and business needs
• Serves as the technical architect for products and platform-level solutions, designing scalable, maintainable, and secure architectures for complex systems
• Applies customer experience and problem-solving skills to clarify requirements and validate initiatives
• Stays abreast of emerging technology trends in AI, Cloud and Data domains and evaluate their applicability to firm goals

RiskManagement

• Ensures compliance with software development best practices, industry standards, and IT standards
• Ensures team and product compliance with all applicable risk and security standards and policies
• Ensures all DT&I products remain compliant with applicable service level agreements (SLAs)

Other duties as assigned

• Actsasadirectsupervisortoteammembers,asassigned
• Actsasacareeradvisorandmentortoteammembers,asassigned

Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Education:

• Highschool diploma,GED,orequivalentandTwelve(12)yearsofexperienceinthetechnology field,required;OR
• Bachelor's degree, required, with a focus in Computer Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM), Finance, or Accounting,preferred,andten(10)yearsofexperienceinthetechnologyfield,required

Experience:

• Five(5)ormoreyearsofexperienceinaleadership role,managingdevelopment teams, preferred
• Experiencemanagingproduct engineering teams with Twenty (20)ormorepeoplein aglobal multisite setup,preferred
• Experiencedeliveringglobal scaletechnologysolutions,preferred
• Experience interactingwith clientbusinessleaders andIT professionals,preferred
• Experienceworkingwitha multinationalremoteteam,preferred
• Experiencedevelopingandlaunchingsuccessfulenterpriseand/orSAASproducts in the taxoraccounting industry,preferred
• Experiencewith Agile andWaterfalldevelopmentmethodologies,preferred
• Experience managingprojectsinafast-paced,dynamicenvironment,preferred
• Taxexperience,preferred
• ArtificialIntelligencetechnologies,includingGenAI andsolution design anddevelopment usingAI,preferred
• Experienceina professional servicesfirm, preferred

License/Certifications:

• CloudrelatedtechnicalcertificationslikeAZ-900, preferred

Software:

• Proficientintheuse ofMicrosoftOffice Suite,preferred
• Extensive knowledge of cloud platforms (Azure, AWSGCP), AI platforms like OpenAI, Anthropic, DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines,containerization(Docker, Kubernetes), and database technologies(SQL, NoSQL),preferred

Other Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:

• Strongleadershipandmanagementskills,withtheability toinspire,developandmotivatehigh-performingteams
• Excellentstrategic thinkingandproblem-solvingabilities
• Exceptionalabilitytounderstand business requirementandstrategyanddetermine bestoptionsfordelivery
• Strongknowledgeofsoftwaredevelopmentmethodologies,technologies,andleadingpractices
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively communicate technical concepts to non-technicalstakeholders
• Strongknowledge of security best practices and performancemanagementand optimization
• Ability tocollaboratewellwithindividuals at all levelsandacrossfunctions

Individual salaries that are offered to a candidate are determined after consideration of numerous factors including but not limited to the candidate’s qualifications, experience, skills, and geography.

National Range: $210,000 - $325,000
Maryland Range: $210,000 - $325,000
NYC/Long Island/Westchester Range: $210,000 - $325,000

About Us

At BDO, how we show up matters. We build strong relationships by supporting one another, our clients, and our communities with care, curiosity, and a commitment to helping one another grow and succeed. Here, you'll find meaningful work, leaders invested in your success, and opportunities to build a career around what matters most to you.

Our purpose is to be the people our clients count on to grow with confidence and achieve what matters most. Our values guide how we bring that purpose to life each day. Together, they shape how we work with one another, serve our clients, and create meaningful impact.

BDO provides assurance, tax, and advisory services to clients across the U.S. and around the world. No matter your role, you’ll be part of a team helping clients navigate complexity and move forward with clarity.

We are proud to be an ESOP company, offering participants a stake in the firm’s success through beneficial ownership and a unique opportunity to enhance their financial well-being. As a qualified retirement plan, the ESOP is a meaningful addition to our comprehensive compensation and Total Rewards benefits* offerings. It also reinforces an ownership mindset that strengthens our connection to one another, our clients, and the future we’re building together.

*Benefits may be subject to eligibility requirements.

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