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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Associate Director, Software Engineering (Engineering Enablement) - **Company:** F.M.I., Inc. - **Location:** Boston, MA, United States - **Experience:** Experienced - **Salary:** $208,640.0 - $247,760.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Amazon Web Services, Automation of Tests, Microsoft Azure, Cloud Computing, Information Systems, Continuous Integration, DevOps, Distributed Systems, Release Management, Reliability Engineering, Requirements Traceability, Software Engineering, AI Coding Agents, Infrastructure Automation Frameworks, Information Technology, Software Version Control, Devsecops, GXP - **Published:** October 4, 2026 - **Apply:** https://jobs.military.com/career/356110/associate-director-software-engineering-north-carolina-nc-morrisville ## About the Role * Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Systems, or a related technical discipline and 8+ years of professional software engineering, platform engineering, DevOps, or related technology experience; OR equivalent relevant professional experience\n * 8+ years of experience leading technical teams, platforms, programs, or engineering initiatives spanning multiple teams\n * 4+ years of management experience\n * Experience building, administering, or supporting modern software delivery platforms and cloud-based engineering ecosystems\n, * Master's Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Systems, or a related field\n * Experience working in a regulated industry such as healthcare, biotechnology, diagnostics, medical devices, or life sciences\n * Demonstrated expertise with public cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP and with infrastructure automation, containers, orchestration, and observability\n * Experience designing or operating CI/CD platforms, source control, artifact management, automated testing, release management, and developer self-service capabilities\n * Experience implementing DevSecOps capabilities and secure software development practices\n * Strong understanding of distributed system design, architecture governance, reliability engineering, API and integration patterns, and technology lifecycle management\n * Experience supporting software development processes aligned with applicable standards or regulations such as IEC 62304, FDA guidance, GxP, HIPAA, or 21 CFR Part 11\n * Experience with automated requirements traceability, validation evidence, test orchestration, or formal software delivery controls\n * Experience evaluating and responsibly enabling AI-assisted software development and engineering productivity solutions\n * Demonstrated history of leading organizational change, driving adoption, and managing multiple concurrent initiatives\n * Excellent written and oral communication, collaboration, stakeholder management, and problem-solving skills\n * Understanding of HIPAA and the importance of patient data privacy\n * Commitment to reflect FMIs values: Integrity, Courage, and Passion\n ## Related Videos - [Blueprints for Success: Steering a Global Data & AI Architecture](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1577-blueprints-for-success-steering-a-global-data-ai-architecture) - [Who Did the Work?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100556-who-did-the-work) - [DevSecOps: Injecting Security into Mobile CI/CD Pipelines](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/273-devsecops-injecting-security-into-mobile-ci-cd-pipelines) - [Shifting Stress to Progress— Understanding DevOps to do DevOps Better](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/268-shifting-stress-to-progress-understanding-devops-to-do-devops-better) - [AI Won't Fix Your Engineering Culture](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100266-ai-won-t-fix-your-engineering-culture) - [Who Do We Hire Now?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100601-who-do-we-hire-now) ## Related Articles - [What is Software Engineering?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/289-what-is-software-engineering) - [The 12 Best Jobs for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/401-the-12-best-jobs-for-software-engineers) - [Top Characteristics of a Software Engineer](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/166-top-characteristics-of-a-software-engineer) - [How We Built a Worry-Free System That Runs for 10+ Years – And What We’d Do Again](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/751-how-we-built-a-worry-free-system-that-runs-for-10-years-and-what-we-d-do-again) - [How Much FAANG Companies Actually Pay Software Engineers in 2025](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/230-how-much-faang-companies-actually-pay-software-engineers-in-2025) - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers)