Senior Director of Software Engineering

Senior Director of Software EngineeringAtlanta, GA (Hybrid) 4/1A rapidly growing technology organization is seeking a Senior Director of Software Engineering to lead a large, high-performing engineering organization responsible for delivering modern SaaS products and mission-critical business platforms.This is an executive leadership opportunity for a results-driven software engineering leader with a proven track record of building AI-native engineering cultures and delivering AI-powered platforms within complex enterprise environments. We are looking for a transformational leader who can operationalize AI-first software development practices while establishing a culture centered on measurable engineering outcomes, delivery excellence, and continuous improvement.Success in this role is defined by the ability to improve key software delivery metrics, increase engineering velocity, elevate product quality, accelerate time-to-market, and clearly communicate the business value and ROI of technology investments. Working closely with executive leadership, you will shape the organization's technology strategy, build and scale high-performing engineering teams, and lead the delivery of secure, scalable, cloud-native platforms that drive meaningful business results.What You'll DoLead multiple software engineering teams responsible for customer-facing and internal business applicationsDevelop and execute the engineering strategy, technical roadmap, and organizational visionBuild, mentor, and grow engineering leaders and software development teamsDrive modernization efforts across cloud-native platforms, APIs, microservices, and distributed systemsPartner closely with Product, Operations, Sales, and executive leadership to align technology investments with business prioritiesImprove engineering delivery, software quality, scalability, security, and operational excellenceEstablish engineering best practices around architecture, CI/CD, testing, observability, and release managementChampion AI-assisted software development and identify opportunities to leverage emerging AI technologies across engineering workflowsBuild a culture centered on accountability, innovation, continuous improvement, and technical excellenceCommunicate technology strategy, risks, and progress to executive stakeholdersWhat We're Looking For15+ years of progressive software engineering experience7+ years leading large engineering organizations across multiple teams and disciplinesProven experience scaling engineering organizations and leading organizational transformationExperience delivering enterprise SaaS or large-scale cloud platformsStrong background with modern software architecture, including:MicroservicesCloud-native platformsAPI-first developmentEvent-driven architecturesDevSecOpsCI/CDExperience building AI-enabled engineering organizations and implementing AI development practicesStrong understanding of software delivery, engineering metrics, and operational excellenceExperience partnering with executive leadership and cross-functional business teamsExceptional communication and leadership skillsBachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related discipline (or equivalent experience)Preferred ExperienceExperience leading engineering teams in highly regulated or compliance-driven industriesBackground supporting complex enterprise transaction platformsExperience with cloud infrastructure, distributed systems, and large-scale SaaS environmentsFamiliarity with AI/LLM technologies and practical enterprise implementationsWhy This Opportunity?Executive leadership role with significant organizational influenceOpportunity to shape the future technology strategy of a growing enterpriseLead large engineering teams solving complex technical challengesSignificant investment in AI, cloud modernization, and engineering innovationCompetitive compensation package, bonus potential, and comprehensive benefitsThis Role is Ideal ForWe're looking for a technology leader who combines strategic vision with hands-on engineering leadership. If you've successfully built engineering organizations, modernized enterprise platforms, developed strong engineering leaders, and are excited about the future of AI-driven software development, we'd love to connect.