US Director of Engineering, Fictiv

• 15+ years of experience in software engineering with a strong technical foundation
• 5+ years of experience leading engineering teams at the Director level or equivalent
• Proven track record managing Engineering Managers and building organizational capability
• Experience supporting business-critical, cloud-based SaaS platforms
• Demonstrated success recruiting, retaining, and developing high-performing engineering teams
• Strong technical judgment and ability to guide architectural decisions without being hands-on daily
• Excellent communication skills and ability to influence across functions and leadership levels
• Experience operating in fast-paced, growth-stage environments
• Must be a U.S. Citizen or Green Card holder

Desirable

• We are seeking an experienced Director of Engineering to lead a critical segment of our software engineering organization
• Reporting to the Head of Engineering, this role will oversee multiple Engineering Managers and their teams and will be responsible for building high-performing teams, driving technical excellence, and delivering strategic initiatives that directly impact the business
• This role is based in our Oakland, California office and works closely with Product, Infrastructure, and other cross-functional partners
• Build, scale, and lead high-performing engineering teams where engineers can grow their careers and do their best work
• Lead planning and execution of strategic technical initiatives, ensuring alignment and clarity across teams
• Partner with Product, Infrastructure, and cross-functional stakeholders to define technical roadmaps and ensure timely delivery
• Continuously improve engineering processes to support iterative delivery, innovation, and system reliability
• Drive improvements to engineering practices, including SDLC, code quality standards, testing strategies, and deployment processes
• Own hiring, onboarding, and development of engineering talent; build a strong bench of future leaders
• Coach and develop Engineering Managers, strengthening leadership capability and organizational maturity
• Identify and resolve systemic obstacles impacting team health, productivity, and delivery velocity
• Ensure systems are scalable, maintainable, and aligned with long-term business growth objectives
• Foster a culture of transparency, psychological safety, accountability, and continuous learning
• Maintain and contribute to the company’s Quality Management System (QMS)