Director of Engineering, Conductor

• The ideal candidate has a strong technical background in distributed systems, PHP development, and cloud-based architectures
• They possess excellent leadership skills, a strategic mindset, and a passion for solving complex technical challenges in the web monitoring space
• 10+ years of software engineering experience, with at least 5+ years in an engineering leadership role
• Proven track record of managing and scaling high-performing engineering teams
• Strong expertise in PHP 8, RabbitMQ, ElasticSearch, MySQL, Redis, and other distributed systems technologies
• Deep understanding of modern software development practices, including agile methodologies, CI/CD, and DevOps
• Experience designing and maintaining low-latency, high-availability systems
• Strong understanding of HTTP protocols, bare metal and cloud-based infrastructures (AWS preferred), and microservices architectures
• Excellent problem-solving skills with a data-driven, results-oriented approach
• Exceptional communication skills – able to articulate technical solutions to both engineers and business stakeholders
• Passionate about SEO technologies, web monitoring, and driving innovation in the space

Desirable

• Conductor is seeking an experienced, product-focused Director of Engineering to lead our Website Monitoring engineering pillar
• This role, reporting to the VP of Global Engineering, will be responsible for overseeing the development and scalability of our real-time web monitoring SaaS platform, which continuously checks hundreds of millions of URLs 24x7
• The successful candidate will drive technical excellence, mentor engineers, and foster a culture of innovation and high performance
• Lead and manage and develop a team of high-performing software engineers, ensuring the successful execution of projects
• Guide the design, development, and maintenance of low-latency distributed systems to ensure high availability, scalability, and cost efficiency
• Collaborate with other engineering leads, principal ICs, and cross-functional teams to define and execute the technical roadmap
• Drive best practices in software development, architecture, and operations
• Mentor, coach, and develop engineers, fostering a culture of continuous learning and growth
• Conduct performance reviews, provide regular feedback, and set clear career development paths for team members
• Recruit as needed new members to the team
• Champion a culture of inclusion, collaboration, and psychological safety within the team
• Align engineering goals with business objectives, ensuring efficient resource allocation and prioritization
• Drive process improvements and engineering excellence initiatives across the Website Monitoring pillar
• Stay up-to-date with emerging technologies and industry trends to drive innovation within the platform
• Work closely with Product, Platform Engineering, and other Engineering teams to ensure seamless execution of product initiatives
• Collaborate with senior leadership to define long-term technical and strategic goals
• Communicate complex technical concepts effectively to both technical and non-technical stakeholders