Senior Director of Engineering

ITResource Hunter; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 220,000; Full time

Job summary

ITResource Hunter seeks a Senior Director of Engineering to lead and scale our data platforms in a hybrid Washington DC area role. You’ll set technical direction, define architectures, and ensure secure, high-performance software delivery for mission-focused initiatives.

You’ll recruit and mentor engineers, establish best practices, and drive accountability across cross-functional teams, translating strategic goals into concrete roadmaps in defense-adjacent environments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's in CS, Engineering, or related field, or equivalent.
• Proven engineering management and team leadership experience.
• Experience architecting scalable data systems and cloud environments.
• Strong project management, planning, and delivery skills.
• Excellent communication across product, operations, and mission teams.

Responsibilities

• Set technical direction and architectural standards for core platforms.
• Oversee delivery of secure, high-performance software and mentor teams.

Skills

Engineering management

Team leadership

Cloud/data systems

Project management

Data platforms

Architectural design

Communication skills

Defense security experience

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science/Engineering

Job description

Job Position: Senior Director of Engineering
Location: Washington DC Baltimore (Hybrid)
Duration: Full-time
Salary: $200k Base/Year

Role Description

The Senior Director of Engineering is a full-time, hybrid role based in the Washington DC Baltimore area, with flexibility for partial work from home. This role leads engineering teams responsible for designing, building, and scaling Warfighter AI's core data platforms and integration services. Day-to-day responsibilities include setting technical direction, defining architectural standards, and overseeing the delivery of secure, high-performance software systems. The Senior Director of Engineering will collaborate closely with product, operations, and mission stakeholders to prioritize initiatives, manage complex projects, and ensure that engineering output aligns with operational requirements. This role also involves recruiting and mentoring engineers, establishing best practices for software development and testing, and fostering a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and inclusive teamwork.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience.
• Strong Engineering Management and Team Leadership skills, with experience guiding cross-functional engineering groups and developing high-performing teams.
• Proficiency in Software Development and Integration, including architecting scalable systems and overseeing end-to-end implementation in modern cloud or data environments.
• Demonstrated Project Management capabilities, including planning, prioritization, risk management, and delivery of complex technical initiatives.
• Extensive experience in building and operating data platforms, distributed systems, or high-throughput services in mission-critical contexts.
• Ability to translate strategic goals into technical roadmaps, with clear metrics, timelines, and resource plans.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively across technical, product, and mission-focused teams.
• Background in defense, national security, data engineering, or similarly demanding environments is highly beneficial.