Executive Director, Engineering & Platform Delivery

DLA Piper; San Francisco (CA); Hybrid; USD 168,478 - 272,949; Full time

Job summary

DLA Piper is seeking a Director of Engineering to lead the design, development, delivery, modernization, and ongoing support of enterprise technology solutions across the firm. You will drive strategic and operational leadership for software engineering, application development, and systems integration to improve productivity, client experience, and revenue growth.

The role requires senior leadership experience, a focus on secure, scalable solutions, and collaboration with value stream

Qualifications

• Advanced leadership of large engineering teams across multiple portfolios.
• Strong strategic planning and execution in complex environments.
• Proven ability to translate business outcomes into technology roadmaps.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership for engineering and application development teams across value streams.
• Set technical direction, architectural standards, and engineering practices.
• Lead governance, metrics, and reporting for platform health and delivery outcomes.
• Oversee budgets, vendor relationships, and third‑party partners.
• Develop and retain senior engineering talent and manage performance.

Skills

Enterprise architecture

Strategic leadership

Executive communication

Cloud architecture

Security and risk management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related field

Master's Degree in Technology or management

Job description

DLA Piper is seeking a Director of Engineering to lead the design, development, delivery, modernization, and ongoing support of enterprise technology solutions across the firm. You will drive strategic and operational leadership for software engineering, application development, and systems integration to improve productivity, client experience, and revenue growth.

The role requires senior leadership experience, a focus on secure, scalable solutions, and collaboration with value stream