Hybrid Remote Senior Director, AI‑Driven Software Eng

Anthology; Phoenix (AZ); Hybrid; USD 186,000 - 233,000; Full time

Job summary

Blackboard seeks a senior transformation leader to steer a global software engineering organization. You will drive AI-enabled modernization, orchestrate cost-efficient cloud strategies, and partner with Product Management, Security, and Cloud Operations to deliver measurable productivity gains.

Based in the United States with hybrid remote options, you will guide engineering practices across time zones, ensure governance and compliance, and lead the organization through a major transformation.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of related experience with a bachelor's degree or equivalent.
• Led a large software engineering team at scale and transformed its effectiveness.
• Leveraged artificial intelligence and automation to build and deploy software globally.
• Fluent in cost; reduced cloud spend through frugal architecture and savings opportunities.
• Led through structural change, kept top people, and earned trust through tough decisions.
• Open to measurement; publishes service levels and seeks continuous feedback.
• Operates globally across time zones, navigating works councils and data residency rules.
• Fluency in written and spoken English.

Skills

Global leadership

AI & automation

Cloud cost optimization

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

Blackboard seeks a senior transformation leader to steer a global software engineering organization. You will drive AI-enabled modernization, orchestrate cost-efficient cloud strategies, and partner with Product Management, Security, and Cloud Operations to deliver measurable productivity gains.

Based in the United States with hybrid remote options, you will guide engineering practices across time zones, ensure governance and compliance, and lead the organization through a major transformation.