Remote Director of Engineering & Delivery Excellence

The Planet Group; United States; On-site; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm seeks a Director of Engineering to oversee the execution of multiple initiatives within a growing organization. This role involves leading diverse teams, driving project planning and resource oversight, while ensuring high standards of technical delivery. Candidates should have significant experience in managing engineering leaders and individual contributors, with a strong technical foundation in backend development and cloud-based microservices. The position supports fully remote work in designated states within the USA and emphasizes proactive risk management and clear communication with stakeholders.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of engineering leadership experience delivering complex software initiatives end-to-end.
• Experience managing both managers and individual contributors in a multi-layered engineering organization.
• Strong technical foundation in modern backend development and cloud-based microservices architectures.

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end execution of multiple engineering initiatives simultaneously.
• Drive portfolio planning, resource allocation, and capacity forecasting.
• Lead and develop both managers and individual contributors.

Skills

Engineering leadership

Backend development

Cloud-based microservices

Agile/Scrum methodologies

Executive communication

Job description

A leading engineering firm seeks a Director of Engineering to oversee the execution of multiple initiatives within a growing organization. This role involves leading diverse teams, driving project planning and resource oversight, while ensuring high standards of technical delivery. Candidates should have significant experience in managing engineering leaders and individual contributors, with a strong technical foundation in backend development and cloud-based microservices. The position supports fully remote work in designated states within the USA and emphasizes proactive risk management and clear communication with stakeholders.