Global Platform Engineering Leader

Bentley Systems; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Bentley Systems is seeking a Head of Platform Engineering to lead their engineering team in Philadelphia. The successful candidate will drive engineering outcomes, install a winning culture, and facilitate collaborations across the globe. With over 15 years in software development and a background in leadership, you will help advance the company's platform while operating transparently with various stakeholders. A commitment to team success is essential, alongside strong communication skills for diverse audiences.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience in software development, leading global teams.
• Experience in developing successful APIs, libraries, or platforms.
• Fantastic communication skills for diverse stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead an engineering team of 120+ across multiple countries.
• Install a winning engineering culture and modern best practices.
• Facilitate collaborations internally and with the open-source community.
• Manage performance and growth of individual contributors.
• Contribute to investment decisions aligned to market opportunities.

Skills

Leadership in software development

Communication skills

Team management

Emotional intelligence

Knowledge of TypeScript

Knowledge of JavaScript

Knowledge of C++

Knowledge of SQL

Knowledge of AWS

Knowledge of Azure

Job description

Bentley Systems is seeking a Head of Platform Engineering to lead their engineering team in Philadelphia. The successful candidate will drive engineering outcomes, install a winning culture, and facilitate collaborations across the globe. With over 15 years in software development and a background in leadership, you will help advance the company's platform while operating transparently with various stakeholders. A commitment to team success is essential, alongside strong communication skills for diverse audiences.