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# Sr Director, Software Engineering

- **Company:** Sierra Space
- **Location:** Louisville, CO, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Software Engineering, Information Technology
- **Published:** August 8, 2026
- **Apply:** https://us.experteer.com/career/view-jobs/sr-director-software-engineering-louisville-co-usa-58856439

## About the Role

record partners * Ensure software activities align with business goals across areas * Meet financial plans, goals, and schedules with a focus on value creation * Lead organizational change initiatives and foster a culture of excellence and innovation * Uphold company values and engage with executive management Tasks * Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field (or equivalent work experience) * Typically 18+ years of software engineering experience with at least 10 years in senior leadership * Proven track record managing large teams and complex enterprise projects * Strong technical background in software development and engineering principles * Knowledge of industry standards, regulations, and best practices in software engineering * Excellent communication and interpersonal skills * Ability to build strategy and execute it over a business area/function * Strong financial acumen and budget management skills * Experience leading organizational aaaaa
or * Willing to obtain Top Secret with SCI eligibility US security clearance Key requirements * medical, dental, and vision plans * 401(k) with 150% match up to 6% * life insurance * 3 weeks paid time off

## Description

Experteer Overview As Sr Director of Software Engineering, you will lead software engineering programs and drive strategic plans to align with business goals. You will guide multiple components through senior leadership, shaping architecture, processes, and cross-functional collaboration. Expect to tackle enterprise-scale challenges and propel innovation in space systems. This role offers high impact on national security and space operations, with a focus on transformation and value creation. Compensation / Benefits * Lead one or more software engineering components at group or enterprise level * Establish strategic and tactical plans for software functions aligned with business strategy * Make strategic decisions impacting function performance and short-term outcomes * Provide direction through subordinate managers responsible for operations * Drive adoption of new technologies and methodologies across the enterprise * Develop and maintain relationships with executive leaders and external partners * Ensure software activities align with business goals across areas * Meet financial plans, goals, and schedules with a focus on value creation * Lead organizational change initiatives and foster a culture of excellence and innovation * Uphold company values and engage with executive management Tasks * Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field (or equivalent work experience) * Typically 18+ years of software engineering experience with at least 10 years in senior leadership * Proven track record managing large teams and complex enterprise projects * Strong technical background in software development and engineering principles * Knowledge of industry standards, regulations, and best practices in software engineering * Excellent communication and interpersonal skills * Ability to build strategy and execute it over a business area/function * Strong financial acumen and budget management skills * Experience leading organizational changes * Willing to obtain Top Secret with SCI eligibility US security clearance Key requirements * medical, dental, and vision plans * 401(k) with 150% match up to 6% * life insurance * 3 weeks paid time off


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